Alpine Skiing
Snowboarding
Athlete Development
Program Details
CADS Edmonton offers the very best in adaptive snowsport programming. Students receive one-on-one instruction that is individually tailored to their abilities. We offer four programs for students – the Alpine program, the Snowboard program, the Learn to Race program and School field trips. CADS Edmonton has two other programs: the volunteer instructor training program and the equipment lending program.
Monday Evening Program January 12th to March 9th @ 6:15pm – 7:00pm. Staggered Start Times.
Saturday Morning Program January 17th to March 7th @ 9:30am – 10:00am. Staggered Start Times.
Learn To Race Program December 11th – March 19th Wednesdays and Sundays
2026/27 Volunteer Policy
CADS participant registration fees are highly subsidized through grants and fundraising events that take place throughout the year. CADS Edmonton is a volunteer run organization therefore we need your support for a variety of program related activities.
In order to continue offering high-quality, individualized ski and snowboard instruction at minimal rates, we require your volunteer efforts in some key areas. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
Costs and Fees
CADS Edmonton fundraises throughout the season, has hundreds of people volunteer their time, and has a fantastic relationship with Rabbit Hill to help keep our costs low. We offer a Monday Evening program for $260 & a Saturday Morning program for $200 including lift tickets and rentals plus the $50 (CADS Alberta Membership Fee)
The $50 CADS membership fee is non-refundable. Program refunds will be determined by the CADS Edmonton executive board on a case by case basis should you withdraw from the program. Sessions may be cancelled by CADS Edmonton due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances. Cancelled lessons or missed lessons will not be made up or refunded.
Funding Resources
Please contact us if you need further assistance.
Weather Policy
When the temperature is -20 degrees or below with the wind chill or extreme weather conditions exist, as reported at the Edmonton International Airport, the session will be cancelled. Lessons are updated by 4:30pm on Mondays and 6:00pm on Fridays for the Saturday program. DO NOT call Rabbit Hill.
If you feel that it is too cold, please inform coordinator@cadsedmonton.ca as well as letting your instructor know you won’t be coming to the lesson. It is up to you to dress for the weather!
What to Wear
Here is a list of suggested items:
- Helmets are mandatory! They may be rented at Rabbit Hill at no cost.
- Midlayers or underlayers for cold weather
- Thermal or wool socks
- Ski/snowboard pants (NO jeans)
- Warm sweater or turtleneck
- Insulated ski/snowboard jacket
- Balaclava
- Neck warmer or scarf
- Thin toque or beanie
- Warm snow mitts or gloves (not knitted)
- Goggles (strongly recommended eyewear, including for visually impaired)
