American Blind Skiing Foundation
ABSF is a non-profit organization that provides blind and visually impaired individuals with opportunities to ski and snowboard alongside qualified sighted guides.
Our program welcomes individuals of all ages and levels of experience, allowing them to ski and snowboard in various locations throughout the ski season. Our trained guides ski in front of or behind blind/VI skiers, assisting their skiers in traversing slopes of differing degrees of difficulty.
We invite all blind/VI individuals to join our events and experience our supportive community.
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If you are an experienced skier interested in becoming an ABSF guide, we want to hear from you as well. We provide specialized training so you can safely and confidently guide a blind/VI skier.
As a non-profit organization, we greatly benefit from donations to keep our program operational. Your involvement and donation will benefit blind/VI skiers who may not have the funds to pay for the costs associated with our ski trips. Whether you want to adopt a skier, join our fundraising initiatives, or make a general donation, your support will be greatly appreciated.
View our 2025 trip schedule and consider coming out to join in the fun and excitement!
“That weekend will be kept in my memory as one of my favorites! I cry every time I watch the clips. “
— Proud Parent of a VI Skier
The American Blind Skiing Foundation was aired on ABC 7 Chicago News during the 2019-2020 ski season. Check out the video below to find out more about ABSF and what we do as an organization.
Video showcasing how the American Blind Skiing Foundation gives blind and visually impaired skiers throughout the Midwest an opportunity to hit the slope with safety training.
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