Why support VASS in our mission to “Make the Mountains Accessible to All”?
Watch this 30-second video to see why. We change lives every day, seven days a week, from January to March on Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains.
Partnering with VASS provides the unique opportunity to witness the direct impact of your contributions.
We rely on a diverse funding model that includes mountain partnerships, corporate sponsors, grants, individual donations, and fundraising to sustain our programs. Key expenses include lift tickets, training, staff, and adaptive equipment.
Lift tickets are generously covered by our mountain partners—Grouse Mountain, Cypress Mountain, and Mount Seymour. We’re proud to train over 100 new CADS 1 instructors annually, surpassing all other adaptive snow sports organizations in Canada, thanks to our experienced instructors and Course Conductors who attend annual training events with CADS, CSIA, and CASI.
Our streamlined team includes only three staff members, led by our executive director, one of Canada’s highest-certified instructor trainers. Additionally, our investment in adaptive equipment, like sit skis ($8,000 each) and the innovative Tetraski (see photo below) ensures mountain accessibility for all. We’re always exploring new technologies, recently adding the iSkiBike to our equipment to further enhance student experiences.
To learn more about how you can help support VASS click here.