This is no problem, as there are lodging options in or near each of the four overnight stops. However, booking such a room is solely up to the rider/volunteer, and should be done as EARLY AS POSSIBLE! Moreover, please note that we may be able to help transport people and their gear to their
Yes, non-cycling guests may accompany the ride, but only for camping and dining along with the riders and volunteers. Guests may NOT ride bicycles along the route. Everyone on the ride is ONLY ONE of three things: a registered rider, an approved volunteer, or a paying guest. The registered rider must indicate the number
Not exactly. People in RVs accompanying riders on the ride are considered guests and must remit the appropriate fees. Moreover, the P2P support RVs have priority at ALL locations (including overnight, lunch, and break stop locations,) meaning your guest RV will have to wait until after all approved ride support RVs are parked at
Volunteers are needed to serve in numerous capacities. In particular, professional massage therapists, photographers, and bicycle mechanics are welcome additions. Other duties include helping with the meal preparation, serving, and clean-up, or driving one of the roving communication vehicles. The hours are long but the genuine gratitude of the riders makes for wonderful compensation,
To be considered for an internship at the USARC, please: Submit a personal resumé or curriculum vitae with a cover letter. Submit a completed and signed Internship Application form. Submit a completed University Supervisor Agreement form signed by the faculty supervisor. Submit a copy of your current C.P.R. and First Aid Certification (must be
Winter interns are provided with a season pass, enabling them to purchase meals in the cafeteria at half price and ski free during the duration of the internship.
There is at least one $1,000 stipend available per semester for interns. To be eligible for a stipend, the selected intern must return his/her completed internship application forms, be concurrently enrolled in the appropriate internship course at an accredited university, and able to complete a minimum of 500 hours during the course of the
The intern will facilitate people with many different types of disabilities learning to snow ski, snowboard, or snowshoe during the winter, and water ski, kayak, fish, sail, and camp during the summer. Aside from teaching, the intern will also have the opportunity to be involved with program planning, meetings, volunteer coordination, and supervision. In
Volunteers who work directly with participants are provided training in adaptive equipment, disability awareness, and USARC processes and procedures. Winter Training: New Volunteers in the Winter Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Program must complete our four-day training clinic. Dryland Orientation Disability Awareness On Mountain Training Summer Training: New Summer Volunteers are required to complete a
All Winter Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Program volunteers must be confident level 5 skier or snowboarder; Must ski or ride comfortably on all “green circle” and most groomed “blue square” runs. All Summer Program volunteers do not need to enter the Volunteer Program with any particular skills or experience. USARC will conduct training for
