The National Brotherhood of Skiers key focus is finding and developing Olympic caliber skiers. Our focus is one of a kind, and fosters assertiveness, self-actualization, and self-determination; in addition to developing leaders that are a benfit to various communities.  The NBS is an organization by which skiing postively impacts African-American communities through programs that provide opportunitues for adults and youth to participate in recreational and competitive skiing.  These programs are developed through member clubs of the NBS.  The NBS provides funding to its youth programs in support of young athletes who otherwise would not have the opportunity, or financial resources to ski competitively or recreationally.

Our organization was chartered in 1974 and incorporated in 1975.  We are a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization.  We operate through the efforts of dedicated volunteers.  The NBS depends on sponsorships and fundraising events.  You can help the NBS achieve our mission-- To identify, develop, and support competitive, African American young skiing athletes who will one day compete on the United States Olympic Ski Team.  The NBS holds an annual convention/ event known as the NBS Summit – often called the “Black Ski Summit” which attracts 700 – 900 adult and 50 – 100 youth skiers.

The ski clubs that make up the NBS are organized into four regions—West, Rocky Mountain, Midwest, and East.  In addition we have At-Large Clubs which are located outside the contiguous United States.  Each region plans fundraising events to support its operation and youth skier development.  Regional events are generally much smaller events than the Summit.  

Over the next two years the NBS offers a Spring/Summer fundraiser for NBS members and non-members who are interested in traveling outside of the United States.

When planning to attend the NBS Summit I encourage you to register, come out to the mountain and have a great time with us.  Your registration supports our youth program, ongoing yearly activities which including Summer and Winter Race Training, Summer Dryland Clinics, yearly ski training scholarships, youth coaches lodging and transportation, and Summit expenses.

Our Summit activities need your support—we encourage you to register for our annual Summit and support the National Brotherhood of Skiers—as well as the local area surrounding the mountain and the travel industry.  Thank you for taking the time to visit our web site, learn more about us and support the NBS.  Have a blessed day and see you at the Summit!