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==History== |
==History== |
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The NBS was founded by Art Clay and Ben Finley after being introduced to each other by a mutual friend in 1972. The first NBS event was a summit of the 13 founding member clubs in 1973, which became an annual event.<ref>https://www.powder.com/stories/meet-the-national-brotherhood-of-skiers/</ref> That first summit, held at [[Aspen Mountain (ski area)|Aspen]] in 1973, is the first known organized gathering of black skiers.<ref>https://www.rei.com/blog/snowsports/rei-presents-brotherhood-of-skiing</ref> |
The NBS was founded by Art Clay and Ben Finley after being introduced to each other by a mutual friend in 1972. The first NBS event was a summit of the 13 founding member clubs in 1973, which became an annual event.<ref name="auto4">{{Cite web|url=https://www.powder.com/stories/meet-the-national-brotherhood-of-skiers/|title=The Largest Group of Black Skiers in the U.S. Has an Uncertain Future|date=January 11, 2017}}</ref> That first summit, held at [[Aspen Mountain (ski area)|Aspen]] in 1973, is the first known organized gathering of black skiers.<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rei.com/blog/snowsports/rei-presents-brotherhood-of-skiing|title=REI Presents: Brotherhood of Skiing|first=Jess|last=Daddio|date=January 18, 2019}}</ref> |
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The organization was chartered in 1974 and incorporated in 1975.<ref>https://www.summitdaily.com/news/summit-welcomes-the-national-brotherhood-of-skiers/</ref> It is a member of the National Ski Council Federation, an organization formed in 1999 composed of the largest groups of ski clubs in the United States.<ref |
The organization was chartered in 1974 and incorporated in 1975.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.summitdaily.com/news/summit-welcomes-the-national-brotherhood-of-skiers/|title=Summit welcomes the National Brotherhood of Skiers|first=Brad|last=Odekirk|website=www.summitdaily.com}}</ref> It is a member of the National Ski Council Federation, an organization formed in 1999 composed of the largest groups of ski clubs in the United States.<ref name="auto3"/> |
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[[REI]] published a short film about the National Brotherhood of Skiers and it's history in 2019.<ref>https://www.adventure-journal.com/2019/03/new-film-charts-history-and-impact-on-skiing-of-black-ski-club/</ref><ref |
[[REI]] published a short film about the National Brotherhood of Skiers and it's history in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.adventure-journal.com/2019/03/new-film-charts-history-and-impact-on-skiing-of-black-ski-club/|title=Uplifting New Film Charts History and Impact of Black Ski Club|first=Katie|last=Klingsporn|date=March 4, 2019}}</ref><ref name="auto3"/> |
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In 2020, Clay and Finley were set to be the first African Americans inducted into the [[National Ski Hall of Fame|U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame]] in late March, which was postponed to December of the same year due to [[Coronavirus disease 2019|COVID-19]].<ref>https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-festival-for-black-skiers-in-idaho-became-a-coronavirus-nightmare-11585992600</ref><ref>https://www.ktvb.com/article/sports/outdoors/national-brotherhood-of-skiers-returns-to-sun-valley-for-annual-summit-honoring-its-founders/277-ac64092b-6ae4-4319-be29-b8d4ca48242c</ref> Members of NBS had twice previously submitted Clay and Finley to be inducted, both times unsuccessfully.<ref>https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-21/coronavirus-ski-trip-idaho-los-angeles-black-greater-risk-death</ref> |
In 2020, Clay and Finley were set to be the first African Americans inducted into the [[National Ski Hall of Fame|U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame]] in late March, which was postponed to December of the same year due to [[Coronavirus disease 2019|COVID-19]].<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-festival-for-black-skiers-in-idaho-became-a-coronavirus-nightmare-11585992600|title=A Festival for Black Skiers in Idaho Became a Coronavirus Nightmare|first=Dan Frosch and Ian|last=Lovett|date=April 4, 2020|via=www.wsj.com}}</ref><ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ktvb.com/article/sports/outdoors/national-brotherhood-of-skiers-returns-to-sun-valley-for-annual-summit-honoring-its-founders/277-ac64092b-6ae4-4319-be29-b8d4ca48242c|title=National Brotherhood of Skiers returns to Sun Valley for annual summit to honor its founders|website=ktvb.com}}</ref> Members of NBS had twice previously submitted Clay and Finley to be inducted, both times unsuccessfully.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-21/coronavirus-ski-trip-idaho-los-angeles-black-greater-risk-death|title=A nurse watched her father die of coronavirus in her hospital. She couldn't help him|date=April 21, 2020|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> |
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==Summits and events== |
==Summits and events== |
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The NBS had it's first summit at Aspen in 1973 with 350 participants from 13 clubs.<ref |
The NBS had it's first summit at Aspen in 1973 with 350 participants from 13 clubs.<ref name="auto4"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vaildaily.com/news/breckenridge-to-host-2008-national-brotherhood-of-skiers/|title=Breckenridge to host 2008 National Brotherhood of Skiers|first=Daily Staff|last=Report|website=www.vaildaily.com}}</ref> Before the summit, the Colorado National Guard was put on alert and remained on standby during the events.<ref name="auto1"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mtexpress.com/news/ketchum/the-brotherhood-comes-back-to-baldy/article_ab50e39e-59c3-11ea-909f-7f14e4916b69.html|title=The Brotherhood comes back to Baldy|first=Mark|last=Dee|website=Idaho Mountain Express Newspaper}}</ref> |
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The summits are held annually, usually lasting about a week, and the location changes from one year to the next.<ref |
The summits are held annually, usually lasting about a week, and the location changes from one year to the next.<ref name="auto4"/> |
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In 1993, one of the largest summits the NBS organized, about 6,000 participants met at [[Vail Ski Resort]] in [[Colorado]].<ref |
In 1993, one of the largest summits the NBS organized, about 6,000 participants met at [[Vail Ski Resort]] in [[Colorado]].<ref name="auto3"/> |
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===2020=== |
===2020=== |
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The 2020 summit, held at [[Sun Valley, Idaho|Sun Valley]] from February 27 to March 7, consisted of about 600 participants from 51 clubs.<ref>https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/coronavirus-outbreak-rattles-black-skiers-summit-n1170366</ref><ref |
The 2020 summit, held at [[Sun Valley, Idaho|Sun Valley]] from February 27 to March 7, consisted of about 600 participants from 51 clubs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/coronavirus-outbreak-rattles-black-skiers-summit-n1170366|title=Coronavirus outbreak rattles a black skiers summit|website=NBC News}}</ref><ref name="auto2"/> More than 100 of those participants, in the few weeks after the event, experienced symptoms of COVID-19.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto"/> Four participants, as of late April 2020, died from the virus.<ref name="auto"/> |
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Both co-founders, Art CLay and Ben Finley, were among those who tested positive for COVID-19 after the event.<ref |
Both co-founders, Art CLay and Ben Finley, were among those who tested positive for COVID-19 after the event.<ref name="auto1"/> Finley spent 3 days in the [[intensive care unit]] at [[UCLA Medical Center]] with the virus.<ref name="auto"/> |
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Sun Valley ski resort closed on March 15 due to COVID-19.<ref |
Sun Valley ski resort closed on March 15 due to COVID-19.<ref name="auto1"/> |
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===Local club events=== |
===Local club events=== |
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Many clubs that are affiliated with the National Brotherhood of Skiers host local events with the goal of encouraging black people to become involved in skiing and snowboarding.<ref |
Many clubs that are affiliated with the National Brotherhood of Skiers host local events with the goal of encouraging black people to become involved in skiing and snowboarding.<ref name="auto3"/> Most affiliated clubs plan trips and events each season for their members.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jsonline.com/story/travel/wisconsin/2020/02/20/milwaukees-ebony-ice-ski-club-aims-get-more-people-slopes/4760858002/|title=Wisconsin's only black ski club aims to get more people on the slopes|first=Chelsey|last=Lewis|website=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel}}</ref> |
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The Boston Ski Party, an affiliated club, hosts multiple annual events including "YouthFest", which brings 140 children to a local ski mountain to introduce them to snowsports.<ref |
The Boston Ski Party, an affiliated club, hosts multiple annual events including "YouthFest", which brings 140 children to a local ski mountain to introduce them to snowsports.<ref name="auto3"/> |
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===Scholarships=== |
===Scholarships=== |
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On an annual basis, the NBS awards multiple scholarships to young adults in skiing in snowboarding, many of whom compete nationally or internationally.<ref |
On an annual basis, the NBS awards multiple scholarships to young adults in skiing in snowboarding, many of whom compete nationally or internationally.<ref name="auto3"/> Each year, the NBS runs a fundraiser for it's Olympic Scholarship Fund with the goal of an African American skier or snowboarder competing in the Olympics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mtexpress.com/news/sun_valley/nbs-founders-reach-skiing-s-summit/article_16afe270-5f32-11ea-8109-e7dbf3ba9cc4.html|title=NBS founders reach skiing’s summit|first=Tony|last=Evans|website=Idaho Mountain Express Newspaper}}</ref> |
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==Membership== |
==Membership== |
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Rather than joining directly, prospective participants in events are required to be a part of a local ski organization affiliated with the NBS.<ref |
Rather than joining directly, prospective participants in events are required to be a part of a local ski organization affiliated with the NBS.<ref name="auto4"/> |
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In the late 1980s and early 1990s, over 80 clubs were members of the NBS. By 2019, club membership had declined to 53.<ref |
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, over 80 clubs were members of the NBS. By 2019, club membership had declined to 53.<ref name="auto3"/> After that period, which REI describes as the organization's [[heyday]], membership and participation in summits and events began to decline.<ref name="auto4"/> However, from the period of about 2014 to 2019 membership levels continuously hovered at around 3,500 people.<ref name="auto3"/> |
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In terms of demographics, the NBS determined in 2016 that about half of members were over the age of 50, and participation at the annual summit had declined.<ref |
In terms of demographics, the NBS determined in 2016 that about half of members were over the age of 50, and participation at the annual summit had declined.<ref name="auto4"/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 23:42, 5 July 2020
The National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS) is a nonprofit focused on organizing and supporting African American skiers. The NBS comprises dozens of predominantly-black ski clubs in the United States.
History
The NBS was founded by Art Clay and Ben Finley after being introduced to each other by a mutual friend in 1972. The first NBS event was a summit of the 13 founding member clubs in 1973, which became an annual event.[1] That first summit, held at Aspen in 1973, is the first known organized gathering of black skiers.[2]
The organization was chartered in 1974 and incorporated in 1975.[3] It is a member of the National Ski Council Federation, an organization formed in 1999 composed of the largest groups of ski clubs in the United States.[2]
REI published a short film about the National Brotherhood of Skiers and it's history in 2019.[4][2]
In 2020, Clay and Finley were set to be the first African Americans inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in late March, which was postponed to December of the same year due to COVID-19.[5][6] Members of NBS had twice previously submitted Clay and Finley to be inducted, both times unsuccessfully.[7]
Summits and events
The NBS had it's first summit at Aspen in 1973 with 350 participants from 13 clubs.[1][8] Before the summit, the Colorado National Guard was put on alert and remained on standby during the events.[5][9]
The summits are held annually, usually lasting about a week, and the location changes from one year to the next.[1]
In 1993, one of the largest summits the NBS organized, about 6,000 participants met at Vail Ski Resort in Colorado.[2]
2020
The 2020 summit, held at Sun Valley from February 27 to March 7, consisted of about 600 participants from 51 clubs.[10][6] More than 100 of those participants, in the few weeks after the event, experienced symptoms of COVID-19.[5][7] Four participants, as of late April 2020, died from the virus.[7]
Both co-founders, Art CLay and Ben Finley, were among those who tested positive for COVID-19 after the event.[5] Finley spent 3 days in the intensive care unit at UCLA Medical Center with the virus.[7]
Sun Valley ski resort closed on March 15 due to COVID-19.[5]
Local club events
Many clubs that are affiliated with the National Brotherhood of Skiers host local events with the goal of encouraging black people to become involved in skiing and snowboarding.[2] Most affiliated clubs plan trips and events each season for their members.[11]
The Boston Ski Party, an affiliated club, hosts multiple annual events including "YouthFest", which brings 140 children to a local ski mountain to introduce them to snowsports.[2]
Scholarships
On an annual basis, the NBS awards multiple scholarships to young adults in skiing in snowboarding, many of whom compete nationally or internationally.[2] Each year, the NBS runs a fundraiser for it's Olympic Scholarship Fund with the goal of an African American skier or snowboarder competing in the Olympics.[12]
Membership
Rather than joining directly, prospective participants in events are required to be a part of a local ski organization affiliated with the NBS.[1]
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, over 80 clubs were members of the NBS. By 2019, club membership had declined to 53.[2] After that period, which REI describes as the organization's heyday, membership and participation in summits and events began to decline.[1] However, from the period of about 2014 to 2019 membership levels continuously hovered at around 3,500 people.[2]
In terms of demographics, the NBS determined in 2016 that about half of members were over the age of 50, and participation at the annual summit had declined.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "The Largest Group of Black Skiers in the U.S. Has an Uncertain Future". January 11, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Daddio, Jess (January 18, 2019). "REI Presents: Brotherhood of Skiing".
- ^ Odekirk, Brad. "Summit welcomes the National Brotherhood of Skiers". www.summitdaily.com.
- ^ Klingsporn, Katie (March 4, 2019). "Uplifting New Film Charts History and Impact of Black Ski Club".
- ^ a b c d e Lovett, Dan Frosch and Ian (April 4, 2020). "A Festival for Black Skiers in Idaho Became a Coronavirus Nightmare" – via www.wsj.com.
- ^ a b "National Brotherhood of Skiers returns to Sun Valley for annual summit to honor its founders". ktvb.com.
- ^ a b c d "A nurse watched her father die of coronavirus in her hospital. She couldn't help him". Los Angeles Times. April 21, 2020.
- ^ Report, Daily Staff. "Breckenridge to host 2008 National Brotherhood of Skiers". www.vaildaily.com.
- ^ Dee, Mark. "The Brotherhood comes back to Baldy". Idaho Mountain Express Newspaper.
- ^ "Coronavirus outbreak rattles a black skiers summit". NBC News.
- ^ Lewis, Chelsey. "Wisconsin's only black ski club aims to get more people on the slopes". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- ^ Evans, Tony. "NBS founders reach skiing's summit". Idaho Mountain Express Newspaper.