Alpine & Nordic Skiing Opportunities
Virtus International Skiing Opportunities
Virtus, the International governing body for athletes with intellectual impairments organizes Alpine and Nordic Skiing World Championships for high-performance skiers with intellectual impairment.
As the US member of Virtus, Athletes Without Limits has the opportunity to recruit qualified US skiers and organize trips these events based on athlete interest and trip viability.
Athletes must meet the Virtus eligibility requirements described on our eligibility page. Virtus skiing events are open to athletes in the II-1, II-2 and II-3 Eligibility groups.
Please review eligibility guidelines and contact us if you know of any athletes who may be interested in competing in or aspiring to compete at a higher level in skiing.
Note we are working on possible training camps in 2025 which would also be open to younger and less experienced skiiers who may not be ready for Virtus World Championships.
Upcoming Virtus Events:
March 2025 Virtus Nordic Skiing World Championships (France)
March 2025 Virtus Alpine Skiing World Championships (France)
Past Virtus Events:
2024 Virtus Skiing World Championships (Poland)
2023 Virtus Skiing World Championships (Austria)
Bend, Oregon Based Nordic Ski Lessons for Youth (Ages 7-11)
Through a partnership with the MBSEF Stevenson Youth Program, opportunities are currently available for youth (ages 7-11) with Autism, Down Syndrome and Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities to learn to classic and skate ski at Mt. Bachelor with the support of Athletes Without Limits, which is headquartered in Bend.
Location:
Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center
Bend, Oregon
Upcoming Dates:
Sunday Sessions January – March 2025
How to Register:
This is a limited size group and requires a family interview before registering.
Please contact us if you know of any interested youth in the Bend Area.
