What is Padraig’s Place?
Padraig’s Place is an adaptive ski program at Buck Hill. It’s a local, non-profit organization that has come together with Buck Hill Ski and Snowboard School to provide a fun experience for skiers and snowboarders with both physical and cognitive disabilities. Padraig’s Place provides an opportunity to experience winter fun in a safe, family friendly atmosphere. They are focused on having fun and giving all guests the opportunity to enjoy winter recreation. Padraig’s Place tailors their lessons to suit the individual needs, creating the best memories again and again.
How Padraig’s Place began
Padraig is a young man from the Twin Cities whose family loves to ski. A number of people believed that because of Padraig’s disabilities that he would not tolerate ski equipment or enjoy skiing. His family believed he could and this year Padraig begins his 9th season of skiing. For us “this is a family activity. We couldn’t imagine not sharing the sport we love with both of our children, despite the challenges that we might face,” says Brian and Eileen Foley, founders of Padraig’s Place. The success in getting Padraig on the snow was in large part due to the support and encouragement that the Foley’s received from the Buck Hill Ski School. They are thrilled to now be able to share this great winter activity with other families through the collaborative efforts of Padraig’s Place, a non-profit organization, and Buck Hill Ski and Snowboard Area.
Ski Race Benefit
Padraig’s Place is hosting the 10th Annual Ski Race Benefit on Saturday, Feb 10, 2018 at Buck Hill Ski Area of Burnsville, MN. Skiers and non-skiers are welcome to join in for a fun evening of ski racing along with a chance to honor Padraig’s Place’s participants, donors and supporters.
A Special Après Ski Party will follow with awards, special recognition, and a presentation on Padraig’s Place. This is a fun evening to give support to Adaptive Skiing at Buck Hill.
Go to padraigsplace.org/Ski-Race-Benefit or the Ski Challenge Website for more information.