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Day 1 - Saturday February 28, 2026

Time	Event	Event Location	Audience	Category
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	NBS Media and Broadcast Services	Keystone Conference Center	Press	Media
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM	NBS Screening Big Mountain Soul: Ski the World by Sorcery Cinema	Keystone Conference Center - Torreys Peak I & II	All	Non-Ski Activity
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM	NBS Lodging receives VIP Remote Check-In	Keystone Conference Center - NBS Snowdrift Lounge	All	Lodging Check-in
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Registration	Keystone Conference Center Crestone 1-3	All	Registration
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Meet & Greet \| First Timers Meet-Up	Keystone Conference Center Longs Peak	All	Non-Ski Activity
9:00 PM - 12:00AM	Welcome Party	Keystone Conference Center Longs Peak	All	Non-Ski Activity

Day 2 - Sunday March 1, 2026

Time	Event	Event Location	Audience	Category
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM	Gospel Fest Soundcheck	Keystone Conference Center Grays Peak	NBS Choir	Non-Ski Activity
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	NBS Media and Broadcast Services	Keystone Conference Center	Press	Media
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Gospel Fest Details	Keystone Conference Center Grays Peak	All	Non-Ski Activity
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Blood Pressure Checks Informational BP checks performed by medical professional within the Sugar & Spice Ski and Social Club and American Heart Association	Keystone Conference Center Table outside of Gospel Fest	All	Non-Ski Activity
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Alpine Race Training: Ski, Snowboard, Telemark Gate Training Alpine race coaching provided by Team NBS and Keystone staff	Flying Dutchmen Race Arena (Zone A)	All	Racing
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Registration	Keystone Conference Center Crestone 1-3	All	Registration
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Race Directors and Volunteers Meeting	River Run Silver Mills Condominium Conference Room	Race Dir & Volunteers	Racing
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM	Parade Staging - Opening Ceremony	River Run Village - At Warren Station	All	Non-Ski Activity
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Parade - Opening Ceremony Details	River Run Village	All	Non-Ski Activity
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Program - Opening Ceremony	River Run Village Plaza	All	Non-Ski Activity
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM	Torchlight Parade By Keystone Ski and Ride School	River Run Base Area	All	Non-Ski Activity
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Torchlight Party Sponsored by Kindred Resort	Warren Station	All	Non-Ski Activitiy
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Live Music in the Bighorn Bar	Keystone Lodge and Spa - Bighorn Bar	All	Non-Ski Activity
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Sleigh Ride and Dinner Book Here Credit card required to book reservation, present NBS wristband upon arrival, 15% discount applied upon payment at end of event.	Adventure Center Check-In	All	Non-Ski Activity
7:30 PM - Until	Club Night (Individual NBS Club parties)	Check with your club for location	By Invitation	Non-Ski Activity

Day 3 - Monday March 2, 2026

Time	Event	Event Location	Audience	Category
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Registration	Keystone Conference Center Crestone 1-3	All	Registration
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Snowmobile Adventure Tour provided by Elevate Backcountry (Additional cost & reservations required) Details to come	Shuttle Pick-up: River Run	All	Non-Ski Activity
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Novice Skier and Snowboard & Telemark Races All levels (except Never Evers) Sponsored by HELLY HANSEN (2 Handicapped Courses, Inspection @ 9 AM!)Details	Flying Dutchmen Race Arena (Zone A)	All	On Mountain
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Basecamp Vendor Village Outdoor Retailer Demo	Mountain House Base Area Zone C	All	On Mountain
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	NBS Media and Broadcast Services	Keystone Conference Center	Press	Media
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Ski and Ride with the NBS Sno Pros Meet ready to ski/ride at 9:30!	Top of Ruby Express	All	On Mountain
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Regional Meetings	Virtual	NBS Officers	Business Meeting
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Advanced & Expert Race Sponsored by HELLY HANSEN Inspection @ 10:30 AM! Details	Richter - Zone D	Racers	On Mountain
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Snowmobile Adventure Tour provided by Elevate Backcountry (Additional cost & reservations required) Details to come	Shuttle Pick-up: River Run	All	Non-Ski Activity
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Presidents Meeting	Keystone Conference Center Torreys Peak	NBS Officers	Business Meeting
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Intermediate Ski Race Sponsored by HELLY HANSEN (2 Handicapped Courses. Inspection @ 12:30) Details	Flying Dutchmen Race Arena (Zone A)	All	Racing
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Annual General Membership Meeting	Keystone Conference Center Torreys Peak	All	Non-Ski Activity
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Snowmobile Adventure Tour provided by Elevate Backcountry (Additional cost & reservations required) Details to come	Shuttle Pick-up: River Run	All	Non-Ski Activity
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Après Ski / /Happy Hour Details	Keystone Conference Center Grays Long	All	Non-Ski Activity
4:00 PM	Indoor Vendor Village	Keystone Conference Center Foyer	All	Non-Ski Activity
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM	Fireside Chat with NBS President	Keystone Conference Center Grays Long	All	Non-Ski Activity
6:00 PM - 9:00PM	Live Music in the Bighorn Bar	Keystone Lodge and Spa - Bighorn Bar	All	Non-Ski Activity
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	NBS Fashion Show (Featuring brands such as Mammut, Helly Hansen, Overland Fashions, and Kulkea) Details	Keystone Conference Center Grays Long	All	Non-Ski Activity
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	NBS Screening Big Mountain Soul: Ski the World by Sorcery Cinema Details & Trailer	Keystone Conference Center - Torreys Peak I & II	All	Non-Ski Activity

Day 4 - Tuesday March 3, 2026

Time	Event	Event Location	Audience	Category
9:00AM - 11:00 AM	Uphill Challenge Sponsored by Cosmic Skimo Details	Lower Haywood (Zone C)	All	Racing
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Snowmobile Adventure Tour provided by Elevate Backcountry (Additional cost & reservations required) Book Here	Shuttle Pick-up: River Run	All	Non-Ski Activity
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Basecamp Vendor Village Outdoor Retailer Demo	Mountain House Base Area	All	On Mountain
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	NBS Media and Broadcast Services	Keystone Conference Center	Press	Media
10:00 AM - 12:00PM	Ski and Ride Lessons provided by International Brotherhood of Snowsports School - Additional fees and reservations required Details	Will be provided upon booking	All	On Mountain
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Snowmobile Adventure Tour provided by Elevate Backcountry (Additional cost & reservations required) Book Here	Shuttle Pick-up: River Run	All	Non-Ski Activity
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Scenic Sleigh Ride Book Here Credit card required to book reservation, present NBS wristband upon arrival, 25% discount applied upon payment at end of event.	Adventure Center Check-In	All	Non-Ski Activity
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Ice Skating Day Weather Permitting (Additional cost - 25% off regular price with NBS wristband)	River Run Ice Rink	NextGen	Non-Ski Activity
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Registration	Keystone Conference Center Crestone 1-3	All	Registration
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Snowmobile Adventure Tour provided by Elevate Backcountry (Additional cost & reservations required) Book Here	Shuttle Pick-up: River Run	All	Non-Ski Activity
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	"Boots on the Ground" Après/Happy Hour Hosted by Rocky Mountain Region Sponsored by Pepsi Details	Mountain House	All	Non-Ski Activity
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Indoor Vendor Village	Mountain House Foyer	All	Non-Ski Activity
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Après & Select Next Year's Demo Skis & Snowboards Meet brand representatives from Nordica, Salomon, Burton & Rossignol Talk gear, ask questions, and pick out your demo gear Get early insights into next year’s product lines Enjoy complimentary après bites and hot beverages ID & Credit card information will be required to Demo the equipment	Keystone Sports Retail Store	All	Non-Ski Activity
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Sleigh Ride and Dinner Book Here Credit card required to book reservation, present NBS wristband upon arrival, 15% discount applied upon payment at end of event.	Adventure Center Check-In	NextGen	Non-Ski Activity
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM	Game Night and Karaoke Details	Keystone Conference Center Red Cloud & Shavano	All	Non-Ski Activity
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM	Indoor Vendor Village	Keystone Conference Center	All	Non-Ski Activity
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Sleigh Ride and Dinner Book Here Credit card required to book reservation, present NBS wristband upon arrival, 15% discount applied upon payment at end of event.	Adventure Center Check-In	NextGen	Non-Ski Activity

Day 5 - Wednesday March 4, 2026

Time	Event	Event Location	Audience	Category
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Registration - Last day to pick up NBS wrist bands and swag bags	Keystone Conference Center Crestone 1-3	All	Registration
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Try Next Year's Skis & Snowboards - Pick up and Demo Day If you can't make it to our Après on Tuesday night, drop by the store on Wednesday morning to select your demo gear. Guests enjoy a full day riding next year’s skis and snowboards, gaining first‑hand insight into product performance, feel, and fit. ID & Credit card information will be required to Demo the equipment. Drop off Demo equipment back at store by 6pm.	Keystone Sports Retail Store	All	On Mountain
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Snowmobile Adventure Tour provided by Elevate Backcountry Additional cost & reservations required Book Here	Shuttle Pick-up: River Run	All	Non-Ski Activity
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	NBS Media and Broadcast Services	Keystone Conference Center	Press	Media
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Basecamp Vendor Village Outdoor Retailer Demo	Mountain House Base Area	All	On Mountain
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Ski and Ride with the NBS Sno Pros Meet ready to ski/ride at 9:30!	Top of Ruby Express	All	On Mountain
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Rail Jam Details Sponsored by Toyota Clinic @ 10AM Freestyle Competition @ 11AM	Mountain House (Zone C)	All	Racing
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Tutus for Ta-Tas Ski Run Details	Top of Ina's Way Ski Run	All	On Mountain
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM	The Cookout - Sponsored by Pepsi	Mountain House	All	Non-Ski Activity
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Photos on the Hill Schedule	Mountain House	All	Non-Ski Activity
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Indoor Vendor Village	Mountain House Foyer	All	Non-Ski Activity
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Snowmobile Adventure Tour provided by Elevate Backcountry Additional cost & reservations required Book Here	Mountain House (Zone C)	All	Non-Ski Activity
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Competitions Awards Ceremony Sponsored by Toyota (For Monday through Wednesday Competitions)	Mountain House (Lower Floor)	All	Racing
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Snowmobile Adventure Tour provided by Elevate Backcountry Additional cost & reservations required Book Here	Shuttle Pick-up: River Run	All	Non-Ski Activity
6:00 pm - 7:30 PM	VIP Reception (BY INVITATION ONLY)	Keystone Conference Center	By Invitation	Non-Ski Activity
7:45 PM	Doors Open for Entertainment	Keystone Conference Center	All	Non-Ski Activity
8:45 PM - 10:00 PM	Entertainment: Award Winning Artist, Damien Escobar Bio	Keystone Conference Center Grays Longs	All	Non-Ski Activity
10:00 pm - 11:00 PM	Post Jam Session (Immediately after the Concert)	Keystone Conference Center Grays Longs	All	Non-Ski Activity

Day 6 - Thursday March 5, 2026

Time	Event	Event Location	Audience	Category
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	NBS First Tracks - For all Intermediate and above Sponsored by American Express	River Run Gondola	All	On Mountain
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Snowmobile Adventure Tour provided by Elevate Backcountry (Additional cost & reservations required) Book Here	Shuttle Pick-up: River Run	All	Non-Ski Activity
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Ski/Ride at A-Basin Details	A-Basin	All	On Mountain
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	NBS Media and Broadcast Services	Keystone Conference Center	Press	Media
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Foster Butler Showcase Fun Race: All Disciplines & Abilities - Random Teams Inspection starts @ 9:30 AM! Details	Flying Dutchmen Race Arena (Zone A)	All	Racing
10:00 AM - 12:00PM	Ski and Ride Lessons provided by International Brotherhood of Snowsports School - Additional fees & reservations required Details	Will be provided upon booking	All	On Mountain
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Never-Ever Race: for all that never ventured beyond green slopes; open to all disciplines: Ski, Telemark & Snowboard Inspection starts @ 12 Noon! Details	Discovery Learning Area (Zone E)	All	Racing
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Snowmobile Adventure Tour provided by Elevate Backcountry (Additional cost & reservations required) Book Here	Shuttle Pick-up: River Run	All	Non-Ski Activity
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Scenic Sleigh Ride Book Here Credit card required to book reservation, present NBS wristband upon arrival, 25% discount applied upon payment at end of event.	Adventure Center Check-In	All	Non-Ski Activity
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Après Ski / Happy Hour	Mountain House	All	Non-Ski Activity
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Snowmobile Adventure Tour provided by Elevate Backcountry (Additional cost & reservations required) Book Here	Shuttle Pick-up: River Run	All	Non-Ski Activity
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Sleigh Ride and Dinner Book Here Credit card required to book reservation, present NBS wristband upon arrival, 15% discount applied upon payment at end of event.	Adventure Center Check-In	All	Non-Ski Activity
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Sleigh Ride and Dinner Book Here Credit card required to book reservation, present NBS wristband upon arrival, 15% discount applied upon payment at end of event.	Adventure Center Check-In	All	Non-Ski Activity
8:00 PM - Midnight	Themed Party "Black, Bold & Bling" Details	Keystone Conference Center Grays Longs	All	Non-Ski Activity

Day 7 - Friday March 6, 2026

Time	Event	Event Location	Audience	Category
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	NBS Board Meeting with Breakfast	Keystone Lodge & Spa	NBS Board	Business Meeting
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Snowmobile Adventure Tour provided by Elevate Backcountry (Additional cost & reservations required) Book Here	Shuttle Pick-up: River Run	All	Non-Ski Activity
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	NBS Media and Broadcast Services	Keystone Conference Center	Press	Media
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Ski and Ride with the NBS Sno Pros Meet ready to ski/ride at 9:30!	Top of Ruby Express	All	On-Mountain
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Tubing Party with DJ Sponsored by Vail Resorts Epic for Everyone (Complimentary for all registered NBS guests) ***Must show your wristband to load River Run Gondola between 11 am - Noon! Tubing party starts at noon Details	Adventure Point Tubing	NextGen	On-Mountain
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Snowmobile Adventure Tour provided by Elevate Backcountry (Additional cost & reservations required) Book Here	Shuttle Pick-up: River Run	All	Non-Ski Activity
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Scenic Sleigh Ride Book Here Credit card required to book reservation, present NBS wristband upon arrival, 25% discount applied upon payment at end of event.	Adventure Center Check-In	All	Non-Ski Activity
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Competitions Awards Ceremony Sponsored by HELLY HANSEN ALL Thursday Competitions	Mountain House (Lower floor)	All	Racing
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Snowmobile Adventure Tour provided by Elevate Backcountry (Additional cost & reservations required) Book Here	Shuttle Pick-up: River Run	All	Non-Ski Activity
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Sleigh Ride and Dinner Book Here Credit card required to book reservation, present NBS wristband upon arrival, 15% discount applied upon payment at end of event.	Adventure Center Check-In	All	Non-Ski Activity
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Après Happy Hour Extended	Mountain House	All	Non-Ski Activity
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Sleigh Ride and Dinner Book Here Credit card required to book reservation, present NBS wristband upon arrival, 15% discount applied upon payment at end of event.	Adventure Center Check-In	All	Non-Ski Activity

Day 8 - Saturday March 7, 2026

Time	Event	Event Location	Audience	Category
	Departures See you next year!