Adaptive skiing for people with disabilities
Enjoy the freedom and test your possibilities. Skiing is possible for all people, no matter if they are physically or mentally handicapped. As part of our winter sports programmes, Freizeit-PSO supports people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities in accompanied skiing activities, adapted to individual abilities and needs.
Can’t go – There is no such thing! We try to find the right solution for adaptive skiing for everyone, regardless of their disability. All people are different and everyone has different needs! Together we will always find a good solution – also for you! Skiing even with disabilities becomes a very special experience.
The association provides suitable adaptive sports equipment such as mono-skis, bi-skis, sit-skis, crutch skis, or ski links. Participation takes place within the framework of supervised association and leisure activities and is supported by experienced, specially trained companions who ensure safety, orientation, and assistance.
Equipment rental for accompanying guests
These can be borrowed from Ski Lenz in Rohrmoos (Erlebniswelt or Gipfelbahn).
Ski Lenz opening hours:
- Monday to Saturday: 08.00 – 18.00
- Sundays and holidays: 08.30 – 17.30
Ski school for accompanying guests
Our partner ski-school Hopl offers ski courses for adults, teenagers and children.
Rental of adaptive winter sports equipment:
- Bi-Ski, Mono-Ski: €60 / day
- Crutch Skis: €30 / day
- Ski Links: €15 / day
- €45 membership fee
After a briefing on the safe use of the equipment and an assessment of individual abilities, you can rent the equipment from us. Please discuss your personal requirements directly with us.
Fees & Social Rates 2026/27
Freizeit-PSO is a non-profit association. The fees listed below do not cover the full costs of the programs but represent a socially tiered contribution toward the association’s activities and leisure offerings.
Thanks to funding, donations, and sponsors, the increased effort for supervision, organisation, and equipment for our accompanied winter sports programs can be partially cross-financed.
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Socially Tiered Fees
To make our programs accessible to as many people as possible, we use a socially tiered fee structure. Participants choose a fee from the available tariff groups according to their personal financial situation. For tariff groups ST1 and ST2, an informal application with a brief explanation is required. If necessary, a confirmation of on-site participation may be requested for internal processing.
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| 1 Unit/day | 2 Units/day | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Financial support from PSO | Your price | Financial support from PSO | Your price |
| 1 day | € 307 | € 164 | € 588 | € 324 |
| 2 days | € 614 | € 328 | € 1.146 | € 647 |
| 3 days | € 920 | € 492 | € 1.734 | € 971 |
| 4 days | € 1.231 | € 652 | € 2.331 | € 1.285 |
| 5 days | € 1.540 | € 814 | € 2.933 | € 1.595 |
| 6 days | € 1.854 | € 971 | € 3.526 | € 1.914 |
The duration of each accompanied activity is 2 hours per session; with two sessions per day, this results in a total supervision period of 4 hours. The fees indicated include 10% VAT.
The fees cover participation in accompanied association and leisure activities, use of the necessary equipment, and organisational services during the stay.
Freizeit-PSO is not a licensed ski school and does not provide ski instruction or training as defined by the Styrian Ski School Act. Participation requires an active membership in the association Freizeit-PSO. Membership costs €45 per calendar year and is concluded for a minimum of one year.
| 1 Unit/day | 2 Units/day | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeitraum | Financial support from PSO | Your price | Financial support from PSO | Your price |
| 1 day | € 274 | € 197 | € 523 | € 389 |
| 2 days | € 548 | € 394 | € 1.017 | € 776 |
| 3 days | € 822 | € 590 | € 1.540 | € 1.165 |
| 4 days | € 1.101 | € 782 | € 2.074 | € 1.542 |
| 5 days | € 1.377 | € 977 | € 2.614 | € 1.914 |
| 6 days | € 1.660 | € 1.165 | € 3.143 | € 2.297 |
The duration of each accompanied activity is 2 hours per session; with two sessions per day, this results in a total supervision period of 4 hours. The fees indicated include 10% VAT.
The fees cover participation in accompanied association and leisure activities, use of the necessary equipment, and organisational services during the stay.
Freizeit-PSO is not a licensed ski school and does not provide ski instruction or training as defined by the Styrian Ski School Act. Participation requires an active membership in the association Freizeit-PSO. Membership costs €45 per calendar year and is concluded for a minimum of one year.
| 1 Unit/day | 2 Units/day | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Financial support from PSO | Your price | Financial support from PSO | Your price |
| 1 day | € 244 | € 226 | € 464 | € 447 |
| 2 days | € 489 | € 453 | € 900 | € 893 |
| 3 days | € 733 | € 679 | € 1.365 | € 1.340 |
| 4 days | € 983 | € 900 | € 1.843 | € 1.773 |
| 5 days | € 1.231 | € 1.123 | € 2.327 | € 2.201 |
| 6 days | € 1.485 | € 1.340 | € 2.798 | € 2.641 |
The duration of each accompanied activity is 2 hours per session; with two sessions per day, this results in a total supervision period of 4 hours. The fees indicated include 10% VAT.
The fees cover participation in accompanied association and leisure activities, use of the necessary equipment, and organisational services during the stay.
Freizeit-PSO is not a licensed ski school and does not provide ski instruction or training as defined by the Styrian Ski School Act. Participation requires an active membership in the association Freizeit-PSO. Membership costs €45 per calendar year and is concluded for a minimum of one year.
| 1 Unit/day | 2 Units/day | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Financial support from PSO | Your price | Förderung durch PSO | Your price |
| 1 day | € 228 | € 243 | € 432 | € 480 |
| 2 days | € 456 | € 485 | € 836 | € 958 |
| 3 days | € 684 | € 728 | € 1.268 | € 1.437 |
| 4 days | € 918 | € 965 | € 1.715 | € 1.902 |
| 5 days | € 1.149 | € 1.205 | € 2.167 | € 2.361 |
| 6 days | € 1.388 | € 1.437 | € 2.607 | € 2.833 |
The duration of each accompanied activity is 2 hours per session; with two sessions per day, this results in a total supervision period of 4 hours. The fees indicated include 10% VAT.
The fees cover participation in accompanied association and leisure activities, use of the necessary equipment, and organisational services during the stay.
Freizeit-PSO is not a licensed ski school and does not provide ski instruction or training as defined by the Styrian Ski School Act. Participation requires an active membership in the association Freizeit-PSO. Membership costs €45 per calendar year and is concluded for a minimum of one year.
| 1 Unit/day | 2 Units/day | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Financial support from PSO | Your price | Financial support from PSO | Your price |
| 1 day | € 202 | € 269 | € 380 | € 531 |
| 2 days | € 404 | € 538 | € 732 | € 1.061 |
| 3 days | € 606 | € 807 | € 1.112 | € 1.592 |
| 4 days | € 814 | € 1.069 | € 1.509 | € 2.107 |
| 5 days | € 1.019 | € 1.335 | € 1.912 | € 2.616 |
| 6 days | € 1.232 | € 1.592 | € 2.301 | € 3.139 |
The duration of each accompanied activity is 2 hours per session; with two sessions per day, this results in a total supervision period of 4 hours. The fees indicated include 10% VAT.
The fees cover participation in accompanied association and leisure activities, use of the necessary equipment, and organisational services during the stay.
Freizeit-PSO is not a licensed ski school and does not provide ski instruction or training as defined by the Styrian Ski School Act. Participation requires an active membership in the association Freizeit-PSO. Membership costs €45 per calendar year and is concluded for a minimum of one year.
Our Association’s Winter Sports Programs
Inculded Services
- Individually accompanied and supported skiing activities as part of supervised association and leisure programs for people with disabilities
- Support from experienced and appropriately trained companions who assist with the organisation, safety, and execution of the activities
- Provision of essential basic equipment such as skis, ski boots, and helmets (through our cooperation partner Ski Lenz)
- Provision of necessary adaptive sports equipment in various sizes, such as sit-skis (e.g., mono-skis by Praschberger, Tessier, or Revolution), bi-skis (e.g., Bi-Unique, Mountain-Man, Piloted Dualski), crutch skis, or ski links
- Organisation of the required lift pass (depending on the program and prior arrangement)
Participation and the services listed above take place within the framework of Freizeit-PSO’s supervised association and leisure programs and do not constitute ski instruction as defined by the Ski School Act.
Schedule & Organisation of Accompanied Activities
Our accompanied winter programs take place from December to April. The activities are planned and coordinated individually and can, depending on needs and availability, take place in the following time slots:
- 08:30 – 10:30
- 11:00 – 13:00
- 14:00 – 16:00
To allow for proper planning and sufficient supervision, we recommend early registration, especially during periods of high demand, such as school holidays.
Target group
Our association’s winter sports program is aimed at people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities who would like to try or practice skiing with support. Safety, individual guidance, and the shared experience are always the top priorities.
We aim to make alpine skiing accessible to as many people as possible—regardless of the type or severity of a disability. Every person is unique and brings different abilities and needs. Together, we look for individual, barrier-free solutions to make skiing an enjoyable experience within a supported and accompanied framework.
Possible impairments:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Learning disability
- Amputation
- Spinal cord injury
- Paraplegic
- Spina Bifida
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscle dystrophy
- Visual impairment
- Head injury, Stroke
- …
Our disciplines in adaptive skiing
At Freizeit-PSO, skiing is accessible to people with a wide range of physical or intellectual disabilities. Through the use of adaptive equipment and accompanied support, each participant can practise movements and enjoy time on the snow — with safety always being the top priority.
Skiing with learning disabilities
Skiing is possible for everyone with us, including people with Down syndrome, autism, ADHD, or other learning disabilities. Special adaptive equipment makes it possible to automate certain movements, such as stopping, and to build muscle memory. This means that the participant does not need to be able to follow clear verbal instructions. Fun and safety always come first — learning happens naturally along the way!
Bi-Ski
With a bi-ski, people with a wide range of physical impairments can actively participate in skiing. Adaptive technology helps support movements while participants enjoy the activity safely under accompanied guidance. This discipline is suitable, for example, for people with spastic paralysis, hemiplegia, or traumatic brain injury. Even individuals with severe physical or intellectual disabilities can enjoy this popular sport with more or less assistance. Thanks to the advanced technology of the various bi-skis, nothing stands in the way of adaptive skiing for people with disabilities.
Mono-Ski
Mono-skiing is an ideal winter sport for people with paraplegia or other mobility impairments. Individuals with good upper body coordination (for example, paraplegia up to approximately T5) are able to use a mono-ski. Depending on their skills, all slopes can be explored without limitation. Both chair lifts and surface lifts can be used. Freizeit-PSO provides accompaniment for mono-skiing for beginners as well as advanced mono-skiers.
Skiing with visual impairment
People with visual impairments or blindness can experience skiing with individually tailored guidance. Together with an appropriately trained companion, safe routes and methods are established that match the participant’s abilities. Skiing for the visually impaired is possible for people with a wide range of vision impairments.
Stand-up skiing with outrigger – Three-Track & Four-Track
Crutch skis enable people with amputations or limited strength to move safely on the slopes. Individual guidance supports the safe use of the equipment. Skiing with crutch skis is possible on slopes of all difficulty levels.
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Skiing with traumatic brain injury/MS
Even people with multiple impairments, such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, or multiple sclerosis, can enjoy winter sports thanks to adapted equipment and guidance.
Further offers
Adaptive Equipment rental
Adaptive skiing for people with disabilities
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