KADEP's annual adaptive ski trip was a huge success! Eight clients, (Tony, Ryan, Dennis, Mike, Kenny, Glo, Flo, and Brenda) three interns (Sam, Nick, and Lindsay), and one KADEP staff member (Laura) had a blast at the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center last Wed-Fri.
The BOEC staff drove to KADEP on Wed. morning and helped load all the campers' ski gear, pillows, and duffle bags. When we arrived in Breckenridge, we headed straight to the ski office to get fitted for skis and bi-skis. We had delicious BLT's for lunch and shortly after unpacked at the beautiful Griffith Lodge, where we stayed for three days. We helped prepare a dinner (chicken, rice, salad, and dirt pudding for dessert). After enjoying dinner, each of us set a ski goal and weekly goal.
Thursday we woke up to brutal temperature of -15 degrees! The BOEC staff declared it unsafe to ski in the morning. We played games, had lots of laughs, ate lunch, then hit the slopes around noon. Each participant skiied a good 3 hours straight. Check out the pictures, as each participant met their ski goals for the day! Thursday night we returned to the warmth of Griffith Lodge and had a wonderful post-skiing meal-Baked Potatoe Bar! After dinner, we did crafts, played, laughed, and danced, enjoying our last night together as a group.
Friday we awoke and packed our bags. We had loaded waffles, reviewed our goals, and shared the highlights of each of our experiences. The BOEC staff (Katie, Dunbar, Ashley, and Katie) safely drove us back to KADEP just in time for lunch.
The trip was AMAZING, and definitely one we will never forget. Thank you so much to the BOEC staff and ski instructors, to Laura, Nick, Sam, and Lindsay, and to all the KADEP participants who had a positive attitude and made this trip one of the best yet! Congratulations!
Check out all the great pictures on the Left Hand Side of this blog, under Pictures
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