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Brian Conlon, 25, gets ready to hit the slopes at Mount Kato. He has a spinal deficiency that constrains him to a wheelchair, yet can ski thanks to special equipment used in the sport of adaptive skiing.
Luke Gronnenberg / The Free Press


Conlon has only been out a total of four times, but already has got the hang of the sport. He’s been down every hill at Mount Kato, including the black diamonds.
Luke Gronnenberg / The Free Press


From left: Greg Gemlo, Lynette Volkman and Lynn Schwarz.
Luke Gronnenberg / The Free Press


Anyone’s fun

Adaptive ski program offers enjoyment for disabled

By Nick Hanson
The Free Press

Hovey has been volunteering with the program since it was created.

Through the years, Mount Kato has been supportive of adaptive skiers, she said. They’ve even lowered their chair lifts to make it easier to hop on.

Volunteers get almost as much thrill out of the program as the adaptive skiers, said John Marston, a longtime ski instructor.

“It’s fun to be able to give people an opportunity to enjoy a recreational activity we all enjoy,” he said.

The best part is seeing the look on the face of new participants after making down the slope for the first time.

“It’s sweet,” Marston said.



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