Overview

People who know me know I'm a bit nuts. I like to push boundaries and prove nothing but a poor attitude can hold you back. DSUK at Snow Factor share my mantra, they literally can get anyone out on the slopes no matter the disability. Louisa and her team have a variety of equipment to get you out there and are masters of adaption. I sit ski with hand held riggers and due to my limited head control I also have a special back rest attached. All the staff are awesome (DSUK and Snow Sport) and really friendly. Just be ready for some really bad jokes and questionable singing on the tow rides up! There is something quite special about sitting at the top of the slope knowing you are in control of your destination (well almost, gotta remember Lousia is attached too) and able to take part with able bodied skiers too.

Transport & Parking

LOADS of accessible parking bays.

Access

There is step free access from the car park into the centre. The walk ways are wide and smooth. You need to take the lift to the first floor and into Barvaria. From there you take a lift down to the Snow Zone. I took 1/2 a point off for this lift, it's kinda tiny and if you had a big chair I'm not sure a plus one would really fit. Once at the Snow Zone access is level, the DSUK office is right beside the lift and a accessible changing/toilet/shower room is behind the office.

Toilets

The toilet is almost as big as my bedroom! Plenty space to manoeuvre, toilet is a good height and has plenty handrails (red cord is down to the floor). Shower has a flip down seat and lowered shower head. Only thing that lets it down is lack of changing table and hoist.

Staff

All amazing. Everyone talks to you and your disability is never an issue.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

I think everyone should give it a go.

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