Event Date

Monday 17th – Sunday 23rd March 2025

This March saw 18 Veterans head out to Klosters to take part in the Ski-habilitation Week 2025. This is the first part of a series of a supportive pathways that SWV has on offer for Veterans facing life changing injuries, illness and deeper battles.

Each Veteran has faced their own unique journey from their time of injury and diagnosis, and many have not received the support that they so rightly deserve. The Ski-habilitation Week is a restorative week that acts as a reset - a point where support increases and things start to change for the better.

Out in the mountains the Veterans have the space to gain clarity, in a calming and supportive environment. During the week a team of Buddies were on hand to do everything they could to make the week as smooth as possible for each of the Veterans - both on and off of the slopes.

The team of 18 Buddies this year were fantastic, working hard to make sure each Veteran received the assistance they needed and helped them overcome any challenges that came their way.

As well as the amazing Buddies, there were also the ever hard working Vet’ Reps’. The Vet’ Reps’ are SWV Veterans themselves, they have been in the same situation that this year’s Veterans have - a place where they needed help and support too. They know first hand how transformative the SWV support pathways can be and are on hand to offer support and advice to this year’s Veterans - Veteran to Veteran. The Vet’ Reps’ also work tirelessly behind the scenes to make the Ski-habilitation Week run as smoothly as it does.

And of course we couldn’t forget the invaluable Medical Team who travelled out to Klosters specifically to support each of the Veterans. They provide such support, sharing their years of expertise and knowledge to help each of the Veterans get the most from the Ski-habilitation Week. The Medical Team worked with each of the veterans that needed their support, helping them with their existing health issues, as well as addressing any injuries or health challenges that arose as the week progressed.

Each of the Veterans embraced the experience and the support on offer. It wasn’t all plain sailing, but challenges were met and overcome with great determination, along with support from the SWV team. The Veterans all grew in confidence, both on and off the slopes as the week progressed. The Veterans all headed home ready for the next stage of support - to be linked with their own Mentor to continue the support further.

If you are a Veteran and would like to find out more about next year’s Ski-habilitation Week please click HERE or email - [email protected]

If you would like to find out more about becoming a Buddy please click HERE

Ski-habilitation Week 2026 will run from 9th - 15th March (Buddies will travel out on 8th).