Adaptive skiing can either include sit skiing or wheelchair skiing where the participant is guided down the hill from behind. The first sit ski started with the invention of the mono ski. The sit ski was one of the first sitting position skis developed for people with lower extremity limitations. This may include people with multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, lower extremity amputations, cerebral palsy, spina bifida or spinal cord injuries. Sit skiers use guiding poles called outriggers. Outriggers are forearm crutches with shortened skis attached at the base of the crutch which provide balance and steering of the ski. Adaptive skiing is such a fun way for participants to enjoy the outdoors and have a great adventure down a powdery mountain.
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