A program was established in 1981 to promote recreational activities involving people of all ages who are visually impaired. Events such as bowling, tandem biking and canoeing are encourage. The committee attempts to provide whatever adaptive equipment is necessary for these sports.

A wintertime sport that has become very popular is cross- country skiing in the "Ski for Light" program. There are Regional "Ski for Light" events held every winter across the United States as well as an International event.

The 34th annual Ski for Light International week will take place from Sunday February 1 through February 8, 2009 in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah.
SFL, a registered non-profit organization, also maintains an extensive Web site, with application forms, at "www.sfl.org"


The 30th annual Black Hills Regional Ski for Light event will take place from January 25 through January 29, 2009.
Terry Peak Ski Area, Deadwood, South Dakota
info@bhsfl.org
Telephone: 605-341-3626
Web site: "www.bhsfl.org"

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