Iglu Ski Partners with Paralympian Jeanette Chippington

30th September 2025

With Jeanette’s help, Iglu Ski raised over £400 at a sporting event contributing to an overall figure of over £2,300 for Disability Snowsport UK.

One of Britain’s longest serving Paralympians, Jeanette Chippington OBE is one of the world’s most successful paddlers ever.

She has over 30 medals to her name since making her paracanoe debut at the 2011 World Championships.

Iglu Ski enabled Jeanette to ski for the first time in her life thanks to Disability Snowsport UK.

Last month Jeanette joined a team from Iglu Ski to take part in the annual Superheroes Tri at Dorney Lake, sponsored by Marvel.

Iglu Ski team. Image c/o Iglu Ski

TV presenter Clare Balding hosts the day, and a round-up show aired on Channel 4 on August 31st.

With Clare Balding at Superheroes Tri. Image c/o Iglu Ski

Earlier in the summer Iglu Ski hosted Jeanette to learn to ski at the Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead, assisted by Disability Snowsport UK.

DSUK exists to ensure that anyone can ski, and adaptations to equipment can be made to make this straightforward.

Jeanette tried a mono-ski, also known as a sit-ski with two outriggers for stability and propulsion.

Jeanette was a natural and took to the snow with ease.

It means she can now join the rest of her family on their ski trips.

Image c/o Iglu Ski

“I loved learning to use a mono-ski at the Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead. I’ve wanted to join my family on the ski slopes for many years, and now I have the confidence to do it,” said Jeanette.

“We’re so grateful to Jeanette and Iglu Ski for competing in the Superheroes Tri in aid of Disability Snowsport UK,” said the CEO of DSUK, Virginia Anderson.

“It’s such an amazing event, and in total we had two teams competing and raising a substantial amount.

“This means many disabled children and adults can try skiing with us – irrespective of their disability.”

“To partner with Jeanette to enhance our fundraising for DSUK was really good fun,” said the Head of Digital Product at Iglu Ski, Clair Stokes.

“To witness a champ like Jeanette take to skiing so easily was moving, and reminded us how important it is to keep fundraising at the time of booking, and through events, to ensure skiing is open to everyone.”

Paris 2024 was Jeanette’s eighth Paralympic Games after making her debut at Seoul 1988 before going on to swim at Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004, winning a total of 12 medals.