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Ski and Snowboarding at Kananaskis, AB

Soldier On will be hosting ski and snowboarding event at the Nakiska Ski Resort on March 15-18. This activity will bring together both serving and retired ill/injured CAF members, allowing participants to connect through peer support and encourage a healthy and active lifestyle.

This will include two-hour lessons on March 16-17 toward alpine skiing/snowboarding at the beginner and intermediate level. In addition, those members who require adaptive lessons and equipment Soldier On and Rocky Mountain Adaptive have partnered in order to accommodate those needs.

Participants must indicate their requirement for adaptive equipment on the Application and Waiver Form. Rental equipment will be provided for all if necessary and additional ski/snowboard time will be allotted after the lessons have completed.

This is open to all registered Soldier On serving or retired members in Alberta. There is no cost for the event and assistance is provided in registration and filling out the waiver if requested.

Transport will be supported for this event. Members North of Calgary will be transported from the Edmonton Garrison base to Kananaskis by van, you will be reimbursed for your travel via Cold Lake to Edmonton, or Wainwright to Edmonton, as an example. We will only have four maximum in each van in order to ensure we transport participants as safely as possible.

The aim and scope of the practice will be to introduce basic/intermediate alpine ski and snowboarding lessons, introduce and demonstrate that this is an adaptable sport open to most any ability or disability, but most of all - to have fun! 

Using skiing and snowboarding as part of their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration. Regardless of the current skill level, the participants will receive lessons toward skiing and snowboarding. Participants should note that they are expected to stay with their designated Soldier On group for the duration of the event.

The event will include some beginner lessons/intermediate lessons as well as additional opportunities to utilize your new skills on the slopes after the lesson. 

Assistance throughout the event will be provided courtesy of Nakiska Ski Area staff.

Tuesday, 15 March 2022
  • 1 p.m. - Meet at 3 CDSB Edmonton for those that need transportation to Kananaskis;
  • 5 p.m. – Check into hotel;
  • 6 p.m. – Welcome Brief/Admin; and
  • 6:30 p.m. – Group supper at the Stoney Nakoda Resort.
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
  • 8 a.m. – Group breakfast at Stoney Nakoda Resort;
  • 9 a.m. – Ski/Snowboarding lessons commence;
  • 11 a.m. – Ski/Snowboarding lesson finish;
  • 11:45 a.m. – Group Lunch at Nakiska;
  • 12:30 p.m. –  Free time/ski/snowboarding in three groups;
  • 4 p.m. –  Head back to Stoney Nakoda Resort; and
  • 5:30 p.m. – Group supper at Stoney Nakoda Resort.
Thursday, 17 March 2022
  • 8 a.m. – Group breakfast at Stoney Nakoda Resort;
  • 9 a.m. – Ski/Snowboarding lessons commence;
  • 11 a.m. – Ski/Snowboarding lesson finish;
  • 11:45 a.m. – Group Lunch at Nakiska;
  • 12:30 p.m. –  Free time/ski/snowboarding in three groups;
  • 4 p.m. – Head back to Stoney Nakoda Resort; and
  • 5:30 p.m. – Group supper at Stoney Nakoda Resort.
Friday, 18 March 2022
  • 8 a.m. – Depart Stoney Nakoda Resort;
  • noon – Arrive at 3 CDSB Edm; and
  • 12:30 p.m. – Group lunch at 3 CDSB.
The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 10.

Minimum eligibility criteria
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in the Alberta Region who acquired a permanent physical or mental health illness or injury while enrolled as a member of the CAF; whether attributable or not to service.

Serving Members
Medical clearance may be required by your chain of command.

Mental & Physical Requirements
  • Participants must be able to tolerate up to eight (8) hours of moderate to high paced activities for two consecutive days.
    • Due to the busy activity schedule, applicants must have a limited requirement for rest throughout the day.
    • Participants will be skiing and snowboarding during this event, and the possibility of falling, dependent on skill level, is high.
  • Participants are advised that this event will be held mostly outdoors, and weather conditions can change quickly in alpine environments.
    • Participants are expected to dress accordingly for the weather conditions.
  • Participants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment.
  • Participants also acknowledge that there will be no alcohol allowed during the daily activities and in the accommodations, and may be required to share accommodations.
Nomination Formsmust be received by Soldier On no later than the 28th of February 2022.
Express your interest here.

Participants will need to show proof of Vaccination as the Sport Providers comply with the Restriction Exemption Program. Valid Photo identification that matches the vaccine record and a paper or digital vaccine record that shows name, vaccine and date of administration.

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