99-year-old South Dakota woman goes skiing for the first time, crossing it off bucket list

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RAPID CITY, S.D.  — Edyth Warne, 99, is proof that dreams can be achieved at any age. She skied for the first time with the help of Black Hills Ski for Light.

Skiing was "on her bucket list," her grandson Austin Pearce said. Warne, of Rapid City, will celebrate her 100th birthday in March.

"She’s always been limited by physical disabilities. Ever since I’ve known my grandma, she’s been held to a walker or wheelchair," he said. "She always wanted to ski."

Every January, Black Hills Ski for Light holds a winter event that gives people with visual or mobility impairments opportunities to enjoy winter sports. This week, 110 participants from around the United States and 60 volunteers were in the Black Hills for outdoor adventures, the Rapid City Journal reported.

With the help of volunteers and adaptive equipment, Warne enjoyed three runs at Terry Peak. Including Warne, five generations of her family were there, and some of her great-grandchildren skied along with her, according to Tim Brumbaugh, a Ski For Light board member and volunteer.WWII VETERAN CELEBRATES 100TH BIRTHDAY WITH A DANCE: 'I JUST COULDN'T SIT STILL'

Warne has a fused hip and because of macular degeneration she is blind, Brumbaugh said. She was able to ski by using a sit ski that was guided by Brumbaugh. Before her skiing day, Brumbaugh said he met with her to talk about Ski for Light and the opportunity for her to ski.

"She was super excited to go up and go skiing," Brumbaugh said. "Everybody had a great time. She had a pretty big entourage."

Volunteers ensured Warne was dressed for the sunny but brisk winter weather and strapped her into the sit ski. Warne rode the ski lift