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Blind Skiers?

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YunGBlood
Posts: 186 - Karma: 186
Last weekend I was skiing at 7springs (PA) and I noticed a group of people wearing bright orange vests. I look in the middle and one says "blind skier".
If you went blind would you still ski?
Jan 29 2016 9:02AM
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KravtZ
Posts: 6637 - Karma: 2,629
Listen to the Low Pressure Podcast. Its an awesome podcast thats really enjoyable to listen to if you love skiing..great guests and conversations.

That being said..they did an interview with a blind skier recently and it was really really good. I would give it a listen.
Jan 29 2016 9:03AM
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DanielPlainview
Posts: 391 - Karma: 1,707
what is this your first time at a resort? Jesus christ, let the let blind have a bit of fun once in a while.
Jan 29 2016 9:23AM
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ianrich511
Posts: 511 - Karma: 723
UncleJoewhat is this your first time at a resort? Jesus christ, let the let blind have a bit of fun once in a while.


Obviously, don't you see his ranking says Newb.

jk op, and of course I would still ski. I wouldnt have the support staff though, I would just wing it
Jan 29 2016 9:26AM
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littleman34
Posts: 1355 - Karma: 4,146
ive seen a one leg skier hitting some big jumps and doing 3's n shit
Jan 29 2016 9:33AM
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osk.b
Posts: 41 - Karma: 73
So crazy! XD
Jan 29 2016 12:42PM
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Rennis_Deynolds
Posts: 2739 - Karma: 19,059
Believe it or not I'm a blind skier



























Lip on blind 2 skier
Jan 29 2016 1:39PM
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OregonDead
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petrills28If you went blind would you still ski?


Yes. I've read some articles on this and it sounds like it is great fun for everyone involved. If I ever go blind I will do everything I can to get a guide to take me skiing.
Jan 29 2016 6:09PM
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yungsteeze
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Dennis_ReynoldsBelieve it or not I'm a blind skier




















Lip on blind 2 skier


hahaha shit you beat me to it
Jan 29 2016 8:28PM
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TVRNTVPOOP
Posts: 619 - Karma: 3,583
Dennis_ReynoldsBelieve it or not I'm a blind skier



























Lip on blind 2 skier
Jan 29 2016 8:30PM
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DANNY.H
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they usually have a disabled Vets week at aspen and its actually pretty inspirational stuff to see the variety of disabilities that people have, and that they can still ski.

Hell yeah i would still ski
Jan 29 2016 9:44PM
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