Personal Information

1. Last name (required):

2. First name (required):

3. E-mail address (required):

4. Address:

5. Address line 2:

6. City:

7. 2-letter State or province abbreviation (all caps):

8. 5-digit Zip code:

9. Country, if other than the United States:

10. Cell phone (nnn-nnn-nnnn format):

11. Home phone, if different from cell (nnn-nnn-nnnn format):

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

13. What is your job or profession (if retired, what did you do before retirement):

14. What will your age be at the end of the 2027 SFL week (01/23/2027)?
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15. What is your gender?
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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?
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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. If you have previously attended an in-person SFL event, how many such events have you attended?
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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 question2026 (Granby, Colorado)2025 (Provo, Utah)2024 (Rhinelander, Wisconsin)2023 (Granby, Colorado)2020 (Casper, Wyoming)Prior to 2020

Room and Meals

27. Your Day of Arrival at the Event

Most participants will arrive in West Yellowstone on Sunday January 17, 2027, 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 Holiday Inn or Gray wolf Inn in West Yellowstone. If you wish to arrive before your regular day of arrival, please check room availability with your application coordinator before finalizing your plans, as room availability in both the Holiday Inn and Gray Wolf Inn for the days before the scheduled start of the week on Sunday is quite limited.

27. Indicate on what day you will check into the Holiday Inn or Gray Wolf Inn in West Yellowstone by selecting the appropriate response 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 17, but 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. If you wish to arrive before your regular day of arrival, please check room availability with your application coordinator before finalizing your plans, as room availability in both the Holiday Inn and Gray Wolf Inn for the days before the scheduled start of the week on Sunday is quite limited.Thursday January 14Friday January 15Saturday January 16Sunday January 17

28. Housing for the week:
Please select your desired housing for the week from the three available options shown below. Remember that if you are selecting single- or double-occupancy for the week, your room could be in either of the two event hotels, the Holiday Inn or the Gray Wolf Inn and Suites. The rooms used for this purpose in each hotel are quite comparable in every respect. They have either two queen beds or one king bed, a flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, microwave, a coffee maker, free Wi-Fi and free parking. The Holiday Inn also has a few "family rooms" containing three queen beds and the same amenities as other rooms, which will be used for triple-occupancy.

Applicants will not be assigned to one property versus the other until after most applications have been received and accepted applicants have paid. Those accepted applicants who applied earliest will in most cases be assigned to the Holiday Inn, although if the applicant has a preference for the Gray Wolf he/she may so indicate below in the event application. So please remember that an applicant's room for the week could be in either hotel and applicants may not know to which hotel they have been assigned until about December 15, when those applicants assigned to the Gray Wolf Inn and suites will be so notified.

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. Remember that if you are selecting single- or double-occupancy for the week, your room could be in either of the two event hotels, the Holiday Inn or the Gray Wolf Inn and Suites. The rooms used for this purpose in each hotel are quite comparable in every respect. They have either two queen beds or one king bed, a flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, microwave, a coffee maker, free Wi-Fi and free parking. The Holiday Inn also has a few family rooms containing three queen beds and the same amenities as other rooms, which will be used for triple-occupancy.Triple-occupancy in the Holiday Inn, if available (only 8 available) $775 per personDouble-occupancy in either the Holiday Inn or Gray Wolf Inn and Suites, $975 per personSingle-occupancy in either the Holiday inn or Gray Wolf Inn and Suites, if available (only 40 available) $1,650

Prices shown include: room and all meals from Sunday evening January 17 through Sunday morning January 27; round-trip transportation between the Bozeman airport and West Yellowstone (on designated days and at designated times); 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 Bozeman is the responsibility of the participant. Full payment is due from all accepted applicants by November 15, 2026.

28A. If you would prefer that your room be in the Gray Wolf Inn and Suites, please so indicate by checking the box below.

28A. If you would prefer that your room be in the Gray Wolf Inn and Suites please check this box.

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

30. 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 to apply for a stipend to partially offset the cost of attending the Event. The dollar amount of individual stipend awards will be based on the funds that SFL has available for this purpose and the applicant’s expressed financial need. If you would like to receive an application for such assistance please so indicate below.
30. 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 to apply for a stipend to partially offset the cost of attending the event. The dollar amount of individual stipend awards will be based on the funds that SFL has available for this purpose and the applicant’s expressed financial need. Indicate whether or not you would like to receive an application for such assistance by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next question.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 meals during the week. After making your selection, you will be able in the next question to indicate whether or not you wish your meals during the week to be gluten free.
33. Please indicate below which of the three available menu plans would be your choice for meals during the week by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next question. After making your selection, you will be able in the next question to indicate whether or not you wish your meals during the week to be gluten free.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/tofu) but no red meat or poultry. This meal plan may occasionally include vegan entrees.The vegan menu plan, which is plant based and includes vegetables, fruits, beans, legumes, soy/tofu, grains, nuts, and seeds, but no red meat, poultry, seafood, eggs or dairy products.

33A. Please indicate below if you would like your meals during the week to be gluten free.
33A Indicate if you would like your meals during the week to be gluten free by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next question.No, I do not want gluten free meals.Yes, I would like gluten free meals.
34. Please indicate below if you would like to have gluten free bread, rolls and dessert at meals.
34. Indicate whether or not you would like gluten free bread, rolls and dessert at meals by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next question.No, I do not want gluten free bread, rolls and desserts.Yes, I would like gluten free bread, rolls and desserts.

Skiing Information and Preferences

35. What is your current level of cross-country skiing ability?
35. 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.

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

37. Please select the option that best describes your skiing plans or goals for the week.
37. 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.

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

39. In which event do you currently plan to participate on Saturday, race and rally day?
39. 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.

40. How interested are you in improving your skiing skills?
40. Indicate how interested you are in improving your skiing skills by selecting the appropriate response from this drop-down menu, then press the tab key to move to the next questionVery interested - I really want to become a top-notch skier and learn everything I can.Somewhat interested - I would like to continue improving my basic skills, but I don't want to spend a lot of time working on more advanced skills.Not interested - I am comfortable with my current skills, I would just like to ski with my guide.

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

42. 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?
42. 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

43. Will you need rental cross-country ski equipment? Waxless cross-country skis, poles and boots will be provided free of charge to first-time visually-impaired participants, and will be available for rental by all others at a cost of $200 for the week. The rental skis are Rossignol brand, and are waxless.

43. 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. Waxless cross-country skis, poles and boots will be provided free of charge to first-time visually-impaired participants, and will be available for rental by all others at a cost of $200 for the week.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.

44. If you will need rental cross-country ski boots during the week, what shoe size do you wear?
44. 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

45. 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?
45. 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

46. 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?

46. Indicate whether or not you would like a Braille or large-print version of the program schedule for the week, in addition to the print and e-mail versions of the schedule that everyone receives, 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.

47. 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. The information on the list is each person's name, city and state (or country) of residence, e-mail address and cell phone number. You may have all of your information, except for your name, excluded from the published list by checking the box below. To be clear, checking the box will remove all of your contact information from the list that all attendees will receive.

47. 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. The information on the list is each person's name, city and state (or country) of residence, e-mail address and cell phone number. You may have all of your information, except for your name, excluded from the published list by checking this box. To be clear, checking the box will remove all of your contact information from the list that all attendees will receive.

48. 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?

48. 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.

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

50. First-time participants, please comment, in the space below, what would coming to this years SFL event mean to you?

51. Repeat Participants: To enable us to better evaluate your application, please comment, in the space below, on the effect SFL has had on your lifestyle, and/or your level of involvement with SFL International, regional programs, and other health- or fitness-related organizations and activities.

52. SFL is supported by several fraternal or service organizations such as the Sons of Norway, Lion's clubs, Delta Gamma, and others. If you are a member of or affiliated with any such organization(s), please tell us about your connection in the space below.

53. 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.

54. 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.

55. 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.

56. Emergency contact relationship

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

Required General Waiver of Liability

58. 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 2027 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 2027 International Week and I accept the terms and conditions presented.

Required Communicable Disease Waiver of Liability

59. 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 2027 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 2027 International Week and I accept the terms and conditions presented.

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

60. 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 2027 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 2027 event.