We partner with adaptive ski programs throughout the United States and in Canada and Europe to expand opportunities for participants with complex physical injury or illness to try the TetraSki.

These programs have been selected to cover a large portion of the U.S. skiing population (Northeast, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming and California) and in Canada and Europe (France and Switzerland thus far).

Our main site is with TRAILS Adaptive in Utah with access to several ski areas. We’re happy to help coordinate a trip to Utah - “The Best Snow on Earth” - and may be able to accommodate larger groups as we have multiple TetraSkis on site.

Find a program near you to try out the TetraSki!

If you don’t have a participating adaptive program nearby, consider contacting an adaptive program near you and encouraging them to contact us to partner in getting a TetraSki in your area.

The TetraSki is intended for anyone with complex physical injury or illness who would like to ski with the greatest degree of performance and independence.

Our skiers have diagnoses that include, but are not limited to, spinal cord injury or disease, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, muscular dystrophy, stroke, multiple limb amputation and ALS.

More and more people are discovering that the TetraSki is a great option if there is a generalized weakness, safety concerns, or sometimes just a desire to maximize fun when time is limited.

As with any sport, and especially with downhill skiing, there are inherent risks involved. These risks can be minimized through a combination of good judgement, proper instruction and correct equipment setup. Every instructor/coach who oversees and runs the TetraSki lessons has undergone extensive training with the equipment and is there to help guide you through a safe, fun skiing experience that challenges you while also minimizing any chance of an accident.

That said, we recommend individuals with traumatic injuries should always consult their physician before trying out the TetraSki.

We are expanding opportunities for health care professionals to become involved with our TetraSki program. Learn more about the Partner Program and how we train instructors and involve health care professionals.

The University of Utah Health’s TRAILS Adaptive program provides multiple opportunities each year for adaptive programs and instructors to receive an on-hill introduction to the TetraSki. Partner programs can work with TRAILS on additional demonstration options, instructor training, and TetraSki leasing opportunities.

A close partnership with adaptive organizations allows for greater adoption of hardware/software upgrades, feature additions, and, if necessary, repair work, plus ongoing student and instructor feedback to help guide ski improvements.

The TetraSki is currently available to partner programs through a long-term lease program.

Learn more about our Partner Program.

Our goal is to expand TetraSki opportunities for people with complex physical injury or illness across the globe. A critical component to building this community is training expert instructors and involving health care professionals.

How instructor training works:

✔ Advanced instructors who are experts in tethering adaptive ski equipment must attend an initial four-day training course.

✔ Instructors are asked to teach a minimum of 12 TetraSki lessons per year to maintain their expertise.

✔ Instructors may attend a two-day annual refresher training to keep current on the TetraSki’s technological updates. This is geared toward those who haven’t met the minimum lesson requirements.

✔ Instructors may participate in a Master TetraSki Instructor Training in which they will be certified to train other instructors. This is a two-day, additional certification and the instructor must have two years of TetraSki experience.

Who is instructor training for?

✔ ski instructors from current ski schools & adaptive programs
✔ rehabilitation professionals
✔ medical professionals
✔ caregivers
✔ sports professionals

Contact us about instructor training.

You don’t have to be a skier, trainer or coach to be involved in training with the TetraSki community. In order to support adaptive sports for people with more complex disabilities, health care professionals play an increasingly important role in identifying, communicating with, and supporting people who are potential TetraSki participants and athletes.

You are the engine that helps make this program possible!

✔ medical doctors
✔ respiratory therapists
✔ nurses
✔ paramedics
✔ physical therapists
✔ recreational therapists
✔ wildernessand medicine professionals

Contact us about getting involved.

The TetraSki is compatible with most chairlifts. Typically if a traditional mono-ski/bi-ski can access the chairlifts, the TetraSki should be compatible as well. While a safety bar is recommended (and may be required depending on your local regulations), the TetraSki also features a rear restraint system that secures the device to the chairlift backrest.

The TetraSki should fit on any tram or gondola with a door opening greater than 36 inches. Surface lifts such as T-Bars/Poma lifts, or tow ropes, represent unique challenges, but are not a problem with the right equipment and training.

If you have any questions about equipment compatibility with your ski area’s lift infrastructure, contact us with basic dimensions and descriptions and we can make a recommendation.

The TetraSki performs great on the majority of green and blue ski runs (beginner and intermediate terrain) from corduroy to powder. However, it is not limited to traditional runs and has been used off-piste with great success.

Terrain selection is often dictated by snow conditions, instructor experience, skier experience, and skier skill level.

The TetraSki utilizes a rolling protective case that requires minimal ski assembly/disassembly for standard ground/air shipping anywhere in the world. We also have experience in packing and protecting the assembled TetraSki and getting it cleared through TSA for air travel.

When assembled, the TetraSki easily fits in most SUV’s and vans, and clip-on wheels can be included to push the TetraSki around when off of the snow.

The TetraSki was designed to last far longer than a full day of skiing provided it’s fully charged to begin the day. The battery has built-in overcharge protection and multiple warning features that ensure the skier/instructor will never get stranded with a dead battery.

The TetraSki has been tested down to 0F (-18C) with no battery life issues during use. It is recommended that the TetraSki is charged and stored indoors.

Email and phone support is always available for our adaptive program partners.

A comprehensive, digital repair/support manual with photos and videos is available.

Most servicing can be done by our partner programs. Replacement parts can be purchased and kept locally to minimize lesson disruptions. Parts can also be sent overnight through a warranty or purchase model, depending on the issue.

We are proud to have the support of the University of Utah's students, staff, faculty, and administration which allows us to sustain a rich, innovative environment focused on societal impact.

In addition, TRAILS Adaptive has been engaged in fundraising and quality of life grant opportunities to accelerate the development and distribution of new adaptive technology.

If you are interested in donating to the TetraSki program to help the global expansion of the TetraSki, please reach out and we can discuss options. Your support will make a difference!

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