A group of participants in the cross-country ski race

 Black Hills Regional Ski for Light

 Our Mission:

To provide visually and mobility-impaired individuals with access to vigorous outdoor activities in summer and winter.

Who we are:

Black Hills Regional Ski for Light is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded more than 40 years ago. It is modeled after Ski for Light Inc., an international organization with groups in more than 26 countries, which provides adaptive cross-country skiing opportunities to enhance the quality of life and independence of visually or mobility-impaired adults.

 
 
Two guides assist a skier down the slope
 

What our participants say:

 “Every moment at Ski for Light is special. It’s the way the whole world should be. Once a year we gather our family to accept new members to a place where no one is judged on their abilities but rather celebrated for their achievements!”

– Karen L

Events

 
Sit skier, guide, and companion ski through snowy trees on a cross country trail

Ski for Light

Our annual four-day winter event takes place in the Black Hills of South Dakota. This unforgettable experience offers two skiing venues, one for cross-country and another for downhill skiing, as well as opportunities for snowshoeing and snowmobiling. We welcome all visually and mobility-impaired individuals to join us, whether they have never skied before or are an advanced skier.

Save the Date: January 19-23, 2025

Learn more about Ski for Light

Participant information and application

 
Two Summer Light participants in a canoe on the lake with their oars raised in the air

Summer Light

Our summer event, Summer Light, takes place in August at Camp Bob Marshall in the southern Black Hills of South Dakota. Participants can look forward to accessible activities, including bicycling, boating, fishing, hiking, and fun in the sun.

Summer Event Dates: August 16 – 18, 2024

Learn more about Summer Light

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