Adaptive Snowsports Guide

Thredbo Resort, together with Disabled Wintersports Australia, offers the ultimate mountain experience for individuals of all ages with disabilities or adaptive needs.

With Thredbo’s professionally trained adaptive instructors, DWA Guides that help to facilitate the on-snow experience, and specialised equipment, our adaptive program ensures that the full spectrum of skiers and snowboarders can access an enriching mountain experience.

Please find our Thredbo Village accessibility map here. If you have an accessibility issue and are looking for somewhere to dine, please call the Thredbo Alpine Hotel on 02 6459 4200, and we’d be happy to assist.

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Adaptive Snowsport Lessons

DWA Membership

DWA Guides & Equipment

Adaptive Snowsport Lessons

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Adaptive lessons at Thredbo Snowsports School are all one-on-one with a professionally trained instructor that specialises in adaptive skiing or snowboarding.

Lift Pass

A Lift Pass is required for all adaptive lessons. DWA Membership entitles members to concessions on lift passes and private lessons at Thredbo Resort. Some peak season dates including school holidays may sell out. We highly recommend booking your lesson and lift pass at the same time to avoid disappointment.

DWA Guides

For extra assistance with your on-snow experience, DWA members can also request a volunteer DWA guide to join your adaptive lessons. Subject to availability.

Book A Lesson

To use your DWA member benefits to book an adaptive lesson with the Thredbo Snowsports School, please contact the Thredbo Snowsports School on (02) 6459 4044 or email [email protected]

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DWA Membership

Become A DWA Member

Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA) is The National Sporting Organisation body responsible for adaptive winter sport in Australia, assisting thousands of individuals with disabilities to participate annually. To access the services and benefits of DWA, you first need to become a member.

Member Benefits

DWA Membership entitles members to concessions on lift passes and private lessons at Thredbo Resort. It also gives them access to an extensive range of adaptive ski equipment, discounted accessible accommodation, and a range of skill development, sport and recreational programs. Thredbo encourages adaptive skiers and snowboarders to become DWA members prior to booking lift passes and lessons.

Become A Member

DWA’s membership year runs from April to March.

To find out more and apply for DWA membership online, head to www.disabledwintersport.com.au/registration/

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DWA Guides & Equipment

DWA Guide And Equipment Request

DWA’s Resort Services Program at Thredbo offers support for both members and resort stakeholders around adaptive snowsports and disability.

DWA Guides

Any DWA member visiting Thredbo that requires extra assistance can request a volunteer guide to help facilitate their on-snow experience. They can assist you with getting safely around the mountain, using your equipment, loading and unloading the lifts, and communicating with mountain staff. They are not instructors, so cannot teach you how to ski or snowboard however they can assist with lessons to ensure that you get the most out of your time with the instructor.

Adaptive Equipment

A key factor that allows some people with disabilities to enjoy the ski slopes is having access to specialised adaptive equipment. DWA members have access to this specific equipment at Thredbo Resort.

Request Guides Or Equipment

To book a volunteer guide or access adaptive equipment in Thredbo, members will need to submit a request form through DWA. Please note that all requests are subject to availability.

DWA Guide And Equipment Request

Who Is DWA?

Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA) is the National Sporting Organisation body responsible for adaptive winter sports in Australia, assisting thousands of individuals with disabilities to participate annually. DWA’s vision is equal opportunities for people with disabilities to participate at all levels in the winter sport of their choice. DWA members range from recreational skiers and snowboarders to Winter Paralympians, with some of the world’s finest winter athletes emerging from the program.
DWA In Thredbo

50% Off* For DWA Members

DWA members can enjoy 50% Off Winter Lift Passes & Thredbo Season Pass, with specialised lessons and guides tailored to your needs.

*Eligibility criteria apply.

Accessing The Mountain

Thredbo Resort offers accessible parking and mountain access from the Friday Flat area. DWA Guides are available to assist members with safely accessing and getting around the mountain.

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DWA Legend: Ben Tudhope

Australia’s youngest-ever Winter Paralympian, Ben Tudhope is already a veteran with three Paralympic Games to his name at the tender age of 25. Most recently taking home a Bronze Medal from Beijing 2022, Ben is Co-Captain of the Australian Paralympic Team, proudly carried the Australian flag at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony, and is a current World Champion.

DWA Legend: Holly Palmer

Adaptive snowboarder Holly Palmer faced many challenges while snowboarding as she continued to be limited by the products she was riding. In Winter 2022, Burton and DWA teamed up to bring Holly to Thredbo for the first time, with the goal to make her snowboarding experience more accessible. Burton created custom snowboarding gear for Holly and with the help of Thredbo’s talented instructors, she made some serious progress during her time here!

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Lapping up the 10cm of fresh this morning… and don’t even get us started on the forecast😍❄️ We mean it, you’d better get down here.

To ski or to snowboard… that is the question 🤔 Josie’s answer: Why not have both? 🙂‍↕️

@josiebaff 🤝 @bentudhope Thredbo Ambassadors, Olympic & Paralympic medalists and absolute legends Josie and Ben spotted getting some early laps in today 👌

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The calm before the storm is serving up soft turns and snow flurries this morning ❄️🏂 As it keeps building, stay tuned to the Lift & Trail Status for the latest updates.

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Thredbo 🤝 @insta360 We’ve teamed up with Insta360 to bring their latest tech to the mountain, alongside the launch of the new X6… a pocket-sized, do-it-all camera built to capture it all. 💪 Come test it out this Saturday at the Insta360 tent, Friday Flat, 8:30am–3pm. Film your best laps, enter the UGC challenge for exclusive merch, and go in the draw to WIN an Insta360 camera. Plus, score event-exclusive deals on select cameras + accessories. Saturday 15 August | Friday Flat | 8:30am–3pm See you there!

The Battle On The Bluff went down today and riders did not hold back! 🚀🤯 With conditions aligning and our iconic terrain absolutely packed with natural features, the talent on display today was nothing short of insane. 🔥🤘🏽❄️ @burtonaustralianz @rossignolaustralia @insta360.anz @lebent_ @cocacola @oakleyaustralia

@timabbott here to deliver some hard hitting news on current conditions in Thredbo 🫡 Unfortunately, @brookvaleunion Rainbow Mountain once again keeping things immaculate 🌈 😉

Leave it to the queens, @poofdoof and @brookvaleunion to deliver top tier Aprés 😍

Ready to level up your laps? Insta360 is at Thredbo today, bringing the latest Insta360 X6 + Action cameras to the mountain. Swing by the Insta360 tent at Friday Flat, hand over your ID and take the gear for a spin. Capture your best laps, get involved in their UGC challenge and you could score some exclusive Insta360 merch 👀

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Thredbo sits on the traditional land of the Monero – Ngarigo people who have looked after this land, water and community for over 60,000 years. We thank them for all they have done and continue to do to look after their country, a special place which we all love and respect.