The National Brotherhood of Skiers was established to encourage and support Black skiers. Formed by Art Clay and Ben Finley, the first Black Ski Summit took place in Aspen, Colorado in 1973 and was attended by over 350 skiers.
References:
- National Brotherhood of Skiers.
- Baker, Katie. 2016. “The Largest Group of Black Skiers in the U.S. Has an Uncertain Future.” Powder The Skier’s Magazine.
- Odekirk, Brad. 2004. “Summit welcomes the National Brotherhood of Skiers.” Summit Daily.
Video:
- “REI Presents: Brotherhood of Skiing,” REI, YouTube video, 10:11, February 20, 2019.