About
Ski for Light, Inc. was founded in 1975 by Norwegian-Americans inspired by the Ridderrenn—a Norwegian programme pairing blind and mobility-impaired skiers with sighted guides. The all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organisation has held its Annual Event for over four decades at rotating winter venues including West Yellowstone, Montana.
What It Does
Each visually or mobility-impaired participant is matched one-to-one with an experienced sighted guide skier for the full week. Skiers use groomed cross-country track systems, with the guide skiing in a parallel track providing verbal direction and encouragement. Instruction caters to all skill levels from complete beginners onward.
Who It Helps
Ski for Light focuses on adults who are blind or visually impaired and adults with mobility impairments. The programme emphasises independence, physical wellness, and community, and has helped thousands of participants experience the joy of cross-country skiing over five decades of annual events.