TetraSki Express International Championship
Incredible Adaptive Skiers
Saturday, March 27, 2026
The Brian McKenna TetraSki Express International Championship returns this March, bringing together some of the best adaptive skiers in the world. Join us to watch and cheer on these racers as they utilize the innovative Tessier Snow’Kart and the renowned TetraSki.
This event, which takes place only at Powder Mountain, is an exciting event that celebrates and supports the international development and distribution of equipment and programs that enable the highest level of performance independence for individuals with complex disabilities.
Creating a World Free of Barriers for People with Complex Physical Disabilities
Snow'Kart
Manufactured by Tessier, designed for people with some, but limited, upper body strength or balance issues. It uses, manual, hand-controlled, levers to operate, and steers via, the operator's, weight and, movement of, these levers.
TetraSki
Developed by the University of Utah, this device features electric actuators on the skis that allow for independent, precise control using only a joystick or breath-controlled "sip-and-puff" system. It is specifically designed for individuals with significant limitations.
“I lost my legs and my arm. You can take those away but you can’t take away the desire to experience nature. If it wasn’t for something like this, a lot of people would be housebound.”
-Lisa, Snowkart racer
