Disabled SitSkier helper/companion required for ski trip to Stubai Austria
I'm a paraplegic wheelchair user and novice sit skier with a lot of indoor ski time at Milton Keynes and Hemel Hempstead. I can now get up and down the slope with minimal assistance apart from the odd crash which I need assistance getting upright.
Now I want to progress to ski outside and planning a trip to Stubai Glacier in Austria around October/November time. So far I haven't found any of my relatives or friends that can get time of work or are competent skiers so I'm looking for a helper/companion to do the hole trip with me. I skied before my accident so I sort of know what I'm letting myself in for
Ideally I would drive to Stubai and rent an apartment that has 2 bedrooms for around 6 days. I've done a little research and have found a wheelchair accessible apartment in Neustift nr Stubai.
I have all my own equipment sitski, skis etc.
I'm physically pretty independent and don't need much help.
I could meet up at Milton Keynes or Hemel Hempstead for a chat and a ski.
If anyone is interested please PM or Email me.
30th July 2014 :- Sally one of the DSUK trainers did some vids of today efforts, this will give you some sort of idea of what i'm all about as far as skiing go's.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Hey dude, I can't help for the full trip due to work/etc, but should be able a day or two if that helps? I live in Innsbruck btw.
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
clarky999,
Hi Matt, I really need someone to do the hole trip, if I get it organised would be great to meet up at Stubai and would be good for more help, I'll keep you updated.
Have you ever considered coming on 1 of the bashes? We've had sit skiers on bashes before, it works quite well and you'll have different people to ski with each day, and most of the accommodation is relatively wheelchair friendly the PSB happens at the end of November/Beginning of December, the hotel we used for this before was not the best, but there is likely to be a change in accommodation and possibly resort this year, If your interested then drop Admin a PM, be patient for a response though, as I think he might be on well deserved holiday (this is the man who ski's for 4-5 months a year )
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Kelv1n, Thanks, I'll check it out, I'll also drop Admin a message just to let him know I'm interested. Thing is with hotels the bathrooms need to be wheelchair accessible, it's quite a task to find the right accommodation in Europe. I cannot stand or walk so if some where's not quite right I knackered
NickRno77, send a PM to SaraJ - she is a BASI 3 Instructor with loads of experience with Sitskis and disabled sport. She's not on here much in the summer, but she will react to a PM (Private Message). to send a PM just click on the option top right of the screen (Send/Read Messages). She is based full time in the Zillertal but we often ski Stubai as well.
Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
Samerberg Sue, I sent SaraJ a message via http://alpinefreedom.co.uk quite a while ago, she hasn't responded ?
Thanks
After all it is free
After all it is free
NickRno77, Strange... I sent you an email on 23rd June - you didn't get it? I'll send it again right away. Please, let me know if you get it, or not.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
NickRno77, If SaraJ sent you a reply it may be worthwhile checking your email trash/ junk mail folders - sometimes anti spam software can misdirect legitimate emails.....
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SaraJ, Alastair Pink,
Thanks for your email Sara, yes it was in my Junk mail although I got the copy you forwarded earlier? Usually gmail is not that aggressive so I'll have to keep checking now.
Thanks
Nick
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
NickRno77, Good to hear that you got it I was a bit concerned that emails were disappearing into the ether!
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
NickRno77, I've just sent you another email. A friend of mine is interested in going with you.
So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much
So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much
SaraJ, thanks Sarah, I'll contact him.
Cheers
You know it makes sense.
You know it makes sense.
Hi Kevin,
why is the PSB changing , any idea what resort it will be at , I try to keep the week free.Kelv1n,
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Kelv1n, Awent, I've nothing concrete for my request so if you guys get any info re PSB can you please let me know.
Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead
Hi Nick
I might be open for this. I have some sitski experience. I need to check dates and will get back to you.
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
2weird2die, Dean, Looks like I'm sorted thanks, SaraJ kindly put me in touch with someone so all is good for November trip to Stubai. Can't wait !
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