Please note that many of the questions on the application form are what are variously called drop-down or combo box questions. When you land on or click on the box it will open to present you with a list of choices. The instruction at the top will say to select the option that you wish from among the choices, and to then tab to the next question. All such questions will respond to first-letter navigation, which will make the process of selecting your desired answer quick and simple. On the question about age, for example, you will find a lengthy list of possible selections, from 18 to 105. You could select your desired answer by arrowing down from the top to your answer. With first-letter navigation, however, rather than or even after arrowing down, you may simply type the first numeral of your desired answer and you will be taken to the first answer among the choices where the numeral you entered is in the first position of the response. For example, if you want to select as your answer "50" if you simply type the numeral "5" you will be taken to the selection "50", which is the first option with a 5 in the first position. You could also type your exact age, "57" for example, and you would be taken to the selection for 57. This same procedure works for all of these type of questions, whether the first position contains a numeral or a letter.

Personal Information

1. Last name (required):

2. First name (required):

3. E-mail address (required):

4. Address:

5. Address line 2:

6. City:

7. State or province abbreviation:

8. Zip or postal code:

9. Country, if other than the United States:

10. Cell phone:

11. Home phone, if different from cell:

12. Your name, as you wish it to appear on your event name-tag:

13. What is your job or profession:

14. What will your age be at the end of the 2025 SFL week (02/01/2025)?
14. Select what your age will be at the end of the 2025 SFL week (02/01/2025) from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next question18192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081828384858687888990919293949596979899100101102103104105

15. What is your gender?
15. Select your gender from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next questionmalefemalenon-binaryother

16. What is your height, in feet and inches?
16. Select your height (in feet and inches) from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next question4 feet 0 inches4 feet 1 inch4 feet 2 inches4 feet 3 inches4 feet 4 inches4 feet 5 inches4 feet 6 inches4 feet 7 inches4 feet 8 inches4 feet 9 inches4 feet 10 inches4 feet 11 inches5 feet 0 inches5 feet 1 inch5 feet 2 inches5 feet 3 inches5 feet 4 inches5 feet 5 inches5 feet 6 inches5 feet 7 inches5 feet 8 inches5 feet 9 inches5 feet 10 inches5 feet 11 inches6 feet 0 inches6 feet 1 inch6 feet 2 inches6 feet 3 inches6 feet 4 inches6 feet 5 inches6 feet 6 inches6 feet 7 inches6 feet 8 inches6 feet 9 inches6 feet 10 inches6 feet 11 inches

17. What is your weight, in pounds, required for guide/skier matching?
17. Select your weight (in pounds) from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next question75767778798081828384858687888990919293949596979899100101102103104105106107108109110111112113114115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133134135136137138139140141142143144145146147148149150151152153154155156157158159160161162163164165166167168169170171172173174175176177178179180181182183184185186187188189190191192193194195196197198199200201202203204205206207208209210211212213214215216217218219220221222223224225226227228229230231232233234235236237238239240241242243244245246247248249250251252253254255256257258259260261262263264265266267268269270271272273274275276277278279280281282283284285286287288289290291292293294295296297298299300301302303304305306307308309310311312313314315316317318319320321322323324325326327328329330331332333334335336337338339340341342343344345346347348349350

18. Are you legally blind?
18. Indicate whether or not you are legally blind (defined below) by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next questionYes, I am legally blind.No, I am not legally blind.

Legal blindness is defined as visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better-corrected eye, or a visual field of 20 degrees or less in the better eye.

19. If you are not legally blind, please describe your visual impairment, and why skiing with a guide would permit you to ski more safely.

20. If you are legally blind, which of the following best describes your level of vision?
20. If you are legally blind, select your degree of visual impairment from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next questionPartially Sighted: I have some vision that is useful for walking or skiing and am able to visually follow another person walking or skiing in front of me in most lighting conditions.Totally Blind: I may or may not have some light and shadow perception but do not possess vision that, in any lighting conditions, is useful in following another person in front of me while walking or skiing.

21. Do you have a hearing impairment?
21. Indicate whether or not you have a hearing impairment by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next questionNo, I do not have a hearing impairment.Yes, I have a hearing impairment.

22. If you have a hearing impairment please describe any aids or devices that you will use while skiing to allow you to hear the spoken instructions of your guide.

23. Is your level of hearing while skiing, as augmented by any aids or devices as listed above, sufficient for you to hear the spoken instructions of your guide? The ability to hear the spoken instructions of your guide while skiing is a condition of acceptance to Ski for Light.
23. Indicate whether or not your level of hearing while skiing, as augmented by any aids or devices as listed above, is sufficient for you to hear the spoken instructions of your guide by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next questionYes, my level of hearing is sufficient for me to hear the spoken instructions of my guide while skiing.No, my level of hearing is not sufficient for me to hear the spoken instructions of my guide while skiing.

24. Have you previously attended an in-person Ski for Light International Week (do not include the 2021 or 2022 Virtual events)?
24. Indicate whether or not you have previously attended an in-person Ski for Light International week (do not include the 2021 or 2022 Virtual events) by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next questionYes, I have previously attended an in-person SFL event.No, I have not previously attended an in-person SFL event.

25. Approximately how many in-person Ski for Light International Week events have you previously attended? Select zero if this is your first international event.
25. Approximately how many in-person Ski for Light International Week events have you previously attended? Select zero if this is your first international event. Select the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next question012345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849

26. If you have previously attended an in-person SFL event, in which year did you last attend?
26. If you have previously attended an in-person SFL event, indicate in which year you last attended by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next question2024 (Rhinelander, Wisconsin)2023 (Granby, Colorado)2020 (Casper, Wyoming)2019 (Granby, Colorado)2018 (Truckee, California)Prior to 2018

Room and Meals

27. Your Day of Arrival at the Event

Most participants will arrive at the event on Sunday January 26, 2025, which is the official start of the SFL week. There are no event activities prior to this day for participants. Arrival exceptions exist for event organizers, who must arrive from one to three days early to do all of the work necessary to get ready for a successful week. Please indicate below the day that you currently anticipate checking into the Marriott Hotel in Provo.

27. Indicate what day you will check into the Hotel in Provo by selecting from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next question. Most participants will arrive at the event on Sunday January 26, 2025. There are no event activities prior to this day for participants. Arrival exceptions exist for event organizers, who must arrive from one to three days early to do all of the work necessary to get ready for a successful week.Thursday January 23Friday January 24Saturday January 25Sunday January 26

28. Housing for the week: Please indicate below your housing preference for the week. All rooms have either one king or two queen beds, a flat screen television, a mini-refrigerator, a coffee maker, an ironing board and iron, and a hair dryer.

28. Indicate your housing preference for the week by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next question. All rooms have either one king or two queen beds, a flat screen television, a mini-refrigerator, a coffee maker, an ironing board and iron, and a hair dryer.Double-occupancy, $1,075 per personsingle-occupancy, $1,575

Prices shown include: room and all meals from Sunday evening January 26 through Sunday morning February 2; round-trip transportation between the Salt Lake City airport and the Marriott Hotel in Provo (on designated days and at designated times); transportation between the Marriott Hotel and Soldier Hollow each day; all cross-country trail and other fees; and most afternoon and evening programs and activities. Cross-country skis, boots and poles will be provided free of charge to first-time visually-impaired participants. The cost of transportation from home to and from Salt Lake City is the responsibility of the participant. Full payment is due from all accepted applicants by November 15, 2024.

29. If you have requested a double-occupancy room, what is the name of your preferred roommate, if any. If you do not have someone specific in mind, please describe the type of person with whom you would like to be paired as a roommate.

30. If you would like to receive an application for financial assistance to partially offset the cost of attending the Ski for Light International Event, please so indicate below. Any visually-impaired participant with a financial need, who resides in the United States, who is not requesting a single room, and who is not arriving early at the event is eligible for a stipend. Please read the SFL Financial Assistance Policy and Guidelines for more information on this subject.
30. Indicate whether or not you would like to receive an application for financial assistance to partially offset the cost of attending the International Event by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next question. Any visually-impaired participant with a financial need, who resides in the United States, who is not requesting a single room, and who is not arriving early at the event is eligible for a stipend.No, I do not wish to receive an application for financial assistance.Yes, I would like to receive an application for financial assistance.

31. Do you anticipate bringing a guide dog to SFL?

Those planning to bring a guide dog to SFL should be aware that dogs may not be left unattended at the ski area, or allowed to run free on the ski trails. As a practical matter, guide dogs must, therefore, be left in your hotel room while you are away skiing. Your dog will need to be able to handle several hours of being alone in your room each day.

31. Indicate whether or not you anticipate bringing a guide dog to SFL by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next questionYes, I anticipate bringing a guide dog to SFL.No, I do not anticipate bringing a guide dog to SFL.

32. Are you willing to room with a person bringing a guide dog?
32. Indicate whether or not you are willing to room with a person bringing a guide dog by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next questionYes, I am willing to room with a person bringing a guide dog.No, I do not wish to room with a person bringing a guide dog.

33. Please indicate below which of the three available menu plans would be your choice for dinners during the week. The three plans are: The Standard menu plan, which includes red meat, poultry and seafood, as well as other foods; the Pescatarian menu plan, which includes eggs, dairy products and seafood as well as other sources of protein (legumes and soy) but no red meat or poultry; and the Vegan menu plan, which is plant based and includes vegetables, fruits, beans, grains, nuts, and seeds, but no red meat, poultry, seafood, eggs or dairy products. All entrees served during the week will be gluten-free, and gluten-free bread and/or dessert will be available upon request to the wait staff.

Please note that the Standard, Pescatarian and Vegan menu plans are the only three menu options that will be available during the week. Thank you for understanding and cooperating with these choices.
33. Indicate your desired menu plan for the week by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next question. Please be sure to review the details of what is included with each option, above, before making your selection.Standard menuPescatarian menuVegan menu

Skiing Information and Preferences

34. What is your current level of cross-country skiing ability?
34. Indicate your current level of cross-country skiing ability by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next questionBeginner - Little or no cross-country skiing experience, never skied before or not yet comfortable with basic techniques.Intermediate - Some experience with all aspects of cross-country skiing, but not yet comfortable in all areas.Advanced - Comfortable with all techniques for traversing level ground and hills.

35. First-time participants, please describe any cross-country or other skiing experience you have had:

36. Please select the option that best describes your skiing plans or goals for the week.
36. Select the option that best describes your skiing plans or goals for the week by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next questionAggressive - I plan to ski hard over a considerable distance every day to improve my competitive skills.Moderate - I plan to ski more recreationally than competitively but to ski a good distance every day.Leisurely - I plan to ski recreationally but not cover too great a distance (for instance 10 kilometers or less) every day.Minimal - I plan to ski at a more leisurely pace over relatively short distances.None of the above - Please explain below.

37. Please provide any additional or clarifying comments on this subject:

38. In which event do you currently plan to participate on Saturday, race and rally day?
38. Indicate in which event you plan to participate on Saturday, race and rally day, by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next question10k race5k rallyUnsure, it will depend on how I do during the week and on the difficulty and condition of the two respective trails.

39. How important is it to you to have a guide who will focus on teaching you improved ski techniques?
39. Indicate how important it is to you to have a guide who will focus on teaching you improved skiing techniques by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next questionVery important - I definitely want a guide who will work with me to improve my technique.Somewhat important - I would like to spend some time working on improving my technique.Not important - I prefer to mostly just ski together.

40. Briefly describe your recent activity to maintain your physical fitness. Include what activities, how often, distance and/or duration.

41. The number of visually- and mobility-impaired applicants who can be admitted to attend each event is based on how many instructor guides have applied to attend. If there is an unexpected shortage of guides due to last minute cancellations, what would be your preferred guide/skier arrangement?
41. Identify your desired guide/skier arrangement for the week, in the event of a guide shortage, by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next question. The number of visually- and mobility-impaired applicants who can be admitted to attend each event is based on how many instructor guides have applied to attend, but last minute cancellations can create an unexpected guide shortage.I really want my own full-time guide for the entire weekI am willing if necessary to share a guide with another skier and to only ski about half of the dayI would actually prefer to share a guide with another skier, and to only ski about half of the day

42. Will you need rental cross-country ski equipment? Cross-country skis, poles and boots will be provided free of charge to first-time visually-impaired participants, and will be available for rental from the Soldier Hollow Nordic Center by all others at a cost of $135 for the six-day week. The rental skis are Rossignol brand, and are waxless. The $135 rate is only available to those people who pay their rental fee to SFL at the same time as their event fee. Those people not paying in advance may still obtain rental equipment from Soldier Hollow for $28 per day if available.

42. Indicate whether or not you will need rental cross-country ski equipment during the week by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next question. Cross-country skis, poles and boots will be provided free of charge to first-time visually-impaired participants, and will be available for rental from the Soldier Hollow Nordic Center by all others at a cost of $135 for the six-day week. The rental skis are Rossignol brand, and are waxless. The $135 rate is only available to those people who pay their rental fee to SFL at the same time as their event fee. Those people not paying in advance may still obtain rental equipment from Soldier Hollow for $28 per day if available.No, I will not need rental cross-country ski equipment during the week.Yes, I will need rental cross-country ski equipment during the week.

43. If you will need rental cross-country ski boots during the week, what shoe size do you wear?
43. If you will need rental cross-country ski boots during the week, identify your shoe size by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next question where you may indicate whether your shoe size is U.S. male, U.S. female, U.K. or European55.566.577.588.599.51010.51111.51212.51313.514353637383940414243444546474849

44. If you will need rental cross-country ski boots during the week and have indicated above the shoe size that you wear, is that size a U.S. male size, a U.S. female size, a U.K. size, or a European size?
44. If you will need rental cross-country ski boots during the week and have identified above the shoe size that you wear, indicate if the size you have identified is a U.S. male size, a U.S. female size, a U.K. size, or a European size by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next questionUS maleUS femaleUKEuropean

Other Information

45. Program Schedule

Everyone attending the event will receive a print version of the schedule of the week's activities in their registration packet, and by e-mail prior to the start of the event. In addition to these versions, would you like to receive a Braille or large-print version of the schedule in your registration packet?

45. Indicate whether or not you would like a Braille or large-print version of the program schedule for the week by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next questionNo, I do not wish to receive a Braille or large-print version of the program schedule.Yes, I would like to receive a Braille version of the program schedule.Yes, I would like to receive a large-print (18 point) version of the program schedule.

46. Attendee List

Ski for Light distributes a list of attendees to each person coming to the event, by e-mail, prior to the start of the event. Included on the list are each person's name, city and state (or country) of residence, and e-mail address. If you would like your name and contact information excluded from this list, please so indicate by checking the box below.

46. If you would like your name and contact information excluded from the event attendee list distributed to all event attendees please check this box.

47. The Ski for Light Bulletin

The Ski for Light Bulletin is a newsletter that informs people in the SFL community about events and activities of interest. It is distributed three times a year. Which edition of the Ski for Light Bulletin would you like to receive?

47. Select the edition of the Ski for Light Bulletin that you would like to receive by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next questionI would like to receive the e-mail edition of the SFL Bulletin.I would like to receive the ink-print edition of the SFL Bulletin.

48. First-time participants, how did you first hear about Ski for Light?

49. Emergency contact name. Please enter only one. Additional emergency contacts can be added in the comments field at the end of the application if desired.

50. Emergency contact phone. Please enter only one. Additional emergency contacts can be added in the comments field at the end of the application if desired.

51. Emergency contact e-mail address. Please enter only one. Additional emergency contacts can be added in the comments field at the end of the application if desired.

52. Emergency contact relationship

53. Additional information or comments, if any, for Nino Pacini, the Visually-impaired Participant Application Coordinator:

Required General Waiver of Liability

54. Please click here to read the Description of Cross-country Skiing and the Ski for Light International Week and the General Waiver of Liability for the 2025 International Week. If you accept the terms of the General Waiver of Liability, please so indicate by checking the box below.

Yes, I have read the description of Cross-country Skiing and the Ski for Light International Week and the General Waiver of Liability for the 2025 International Week and I accept the terms and conditions presented.

Required Communicable Disease Waiver of Liability

55. Please click here to read the Description of Communicable Diseases and the Ski for Light International Week and the Communicable Disease Waiver of Liability for the 2025 International Week. If you accept the terms and conditions of the Communicable Disease Waiver of Liability please so indicate by checking the box below

Yes, I have read the description of Communicable Diseases and the Ski for Light International Week and the Communicable Disease Waiver of Liability for the 2025 International Week and I accept the terms and conditions presented.

Required Agreement to Abide by the Ski for Light Code of Conduct Policy

56. Please click here to read the Code of Conduct Policy of Ski for Light, Inc. If you agree to abide by all of the provisions and requirements of the Code of Conduct Policy during the 2025 event, please so indicate by checking the box below

Yes, I have read the Code of Conduct Policy of Ski for Light, Inc., and I agree to abide by all of the provisions and requirements of the policy during the 2025 event.