What

BMS Adaptive Ski Trip

When

1/21/2026, 8:15 AM – 3:15 PM

Where

Purgatory Resort, 1 Skier Pl, Durango, CO 81301, USA

BMS Adaptive Ski Trip – Parent Information

Bayfield Middle School is excited to offer an Adaptive Ski experience for selected 7th and 8th-grade students. This unique opportunity allows students to practice independence, communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and social-emotional skills in a supported outdoor environment.

📅 Trip Dates

Students will attend Purgatory Ski Resort on the following dates:

• January 21, 2026

• March 3, 2026

• March 12, 2026

A small group of 6 students will participate.

🧤 What Students Should Bring

Please ensure your student comes prepared with cold-weather gear:

• Winter coat & winter clothes

• Winter shoes

• Snacks

• Personal hygiene supplies

🥪 Meals

• 2 students should not receive a school lunch that day.

• Sack lunches will be provided for students who need them (4 lunches requested).

📝 Permission Slips

• Printed permission slips will be sent home.

• Please return all paperwork by January 12, 2026.

• Paperwork should be returned to your student’s advisory teacher.

Families were first notified on December 3, 2025.

👩‍🏫 Staff Attending

• Laurel Slye (Trip Leader)

• Anthony Curtsinger

• Toni Heminger

• Cherith Marchase

🎒 Educational Purpose

This trip directly supports students’ academic and IEP goals by allowing them to:

• Follow multi-step directions in a real-world environment

• Practice independence and problem-solving

• Build communication and teamwork skills

• Strengthen confidence, perseverance, and self-advocacy

These experiences help students generalize skills related to executive functioning, social interaction, and adaptive needs.