2027 Festival
Each year CADS hosts a week long Ski & Snowboard Festival at a different Ski Resort within Canada
During this week of adaptive skiing & snowboarding there is ski & snowboard improvement lessons for all levels, race training, camaraderie, fun & games, and other on-snow activities. And lessons are for all levels of skiing and snowboarding from beginner all the way up to advanced and Racing.
We support specialized skills required for students who have sensory impairment.
We support resource skills required for students who require specialized mobility equipment.
We support specific skills required for students who have cognitive impairments or Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Sun Peaks Resort, BC
Join us for an unforgettable week of adaptive skiing and snowboarding,
March 15-19, 2027, at Sun Peaks Resort in British Columbia.
This annual event will bring together people living with disabilities and their
families from across Canada for an inclusive and fun-filled experience.
The program includes:
🎿 Adaptive skiing and snowboarding lessons
☃️ Games and activities
🎉 Social evenings and a banquet Certified
CADS instructors from across the country will volunteer their expertise
throughout the week.
🗓 Registration deadline: February 1, 2027
Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
RESERVATION PROCEDURES
Individual Call-in or via their website: http://www.sunpeaksgrand.com/
Please indicate that they are making reservations for the CADS Ski & Snowboard Festival
2027. Direct reservations must be made prior to 14, February 2027.
After this date, we will continue to accept reservations on a space-available basis at the current available rates.
Reservations can be made by the following methods:
Via Telephone: 1-844-SPGRAND (774-7263)
Via Email: reservations@sunpeaksgrand.com
Online: http://www.sunpeaksgrand.com/ BOOKING CODE: TBA
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED at this time:
Registration and Lessons
For only $540, your registration includes lift passes for 5 days, 5 mornings of
lessons or training from 9 a.m. to noon, a welcome gift, access to après-ski and
family events, and your ticket to the banquet on Thursday, March 18.
In addition, you will have access to various activities, including après-ski events,
and will receive a welcome bag. In the afternoon, students can ski or enjoy the
resort facilities with their families.
**Safety is our top priority. Each participant must designate an off-snow contact to ensure prompt and effective assistance in the event of an accident or incident.
Family, Friends, and Caregivers
Family, friends, and caregivers are welcome to join us and participate in various events during the festival.
Family & Friend registration is $155! This includes a welcome gift, access to aprèsski and family events, and your ticket to the banquet on Thursday, March 18.
50% Discount on lift passes
Registration is CLOSED at this time
The registration fee is $155 and includes access to the ski lifts for 6 days, a welcome
gift, participation in family activities and après-ski, as well as a ticket to the banquet
on Thursday, March 18.
Mountain Tour
Before the start of the week, a mandatory mountain tour session is planned to familiarize yourself with the terrain and to learn which terrain is suitable for the abilities of your student.
This will take place on Sunday, March 14, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the form of a guided tour led by a local CADS Instructor. The meeting point will be out front of the clock tower, ready to ski.
This session is intended for anyone who will accompany the participants on the snow during the week.
Discover the thrill of racing at Sun Peaks Resort, BC, from March 14-19, 2027! Whether you are an experienced shredder or entirely new to race gates, this five-day adventure is your chance to transform your skills.
Guided by top Alpine Canada and Canada Snowboard coaches, including Senior Manager Mark Newton, you will learn racing techniques in a supportive, zero-pressure environment. This program is fully inclusive for independent para skiers and snowboarders of all ages and categories—standing, sitting, or visually impaired.
Challenge yourself, meet fellow snowsports enthusiasts, and discover a new passion on the slopes.
The cost is $540.00 plus membership. Space is limited for this unique opportunity, so secure your spot on the mountain today!
Interested in becoming a sponsor for the Festival?
Contact us at amy@cads.ski for more information.
EVALUATION FOR INSTRUCTORS
Snowboard | Level 2
Price: $50
Discipline-specific assessment (i.e., neurodiversity and visual impairment) will take place in the afternoons,
Monday through Thursday.
Ski | Level 2
Price : $50
Discipline-specific assessment (i.e.neurodiversity, sit-ski, visual impairment, 3-tracks and 4-tracks)
will take place in the afternoons, Monday to Thursday.
Ski | Level 3
Price: $50
Discipline-specific assessment (i.e.neurodiversity, sit-ski, visual
impairment, 3-tracks and 4-tracks) will take place in the afternoons, Monday to Thursday.
My son Jamie participates in CADS because he needs a little extra help on the hill. CADS has helped him get past the challenges of autism and find freedom and success on the hill. CADS has been a life changer not only for Jamie, but for our whole family!
Jamie's Mom
I loved getting to meet all sorts of different people, and getting to know my CADS Ski Instructors at Festival. They were so kind, helpful, and so much fun to be around. Now... let’s talk about that award. Canadian Skier of the year! Never in a million years did I think I would receive an award like that in my life. I still struggle to wrap my mind around it! It was a great honor, and certainly a huge surprise.
Kate Gibbs
The 'all inclusive nature' of the CADS organization (Instructors, volunteers, athletes and families) are diverse, and we truly felt that all were inclusive. There seemed to be no judgement of others. This is something most groups strive for, but as you know rarely can achieve.
Karen and Brad Benoit
Fun Inclusion Respect
