Ski Bums started as a New York City-based gay ski and snowboard group and has grown into the largest gay-ski group in the United States. Started by Chris French, the group now boasts members from all over the world. Chicago Free Press recently ran an article about Chris and his group.
Because a taste wasn’t enough, French founded Ski Bums in 2003. The country’s largest GLBT skiing and snowboarding club, it now has more than 650 members from 30 states, the United Kingdom, Canada and Asia. The club, which welcomes GLBT skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels, typically organizes nine trips every year to places as varied as California, Colorado, Canada and Chile.
I can’t say enough good things about Chris and Ski Bums. He’s a great, welcoming, fun-loving guy. I’ve never been on one of his trips, but I have heard nothing but great things. I have been to the social events Ski Bums hosts in New York, and they’re always great: People there just seem like they’re always in a great mood, and they leave any pretension at home.
So if you like to ski or snowboard, you’ve gotta join Ski Bums and join them on one of their adventures. I’ll be doing so at some point in the near future, too.
Photos via Ski Bums.
on Mar 4th, 2010 at 9:49 AM
A friend of mine takes Ski Bums trips every year and I’m tired of hearing him brag about how much fun they have……LOL. What I’ve heard is that a lot of those guys can really shred. I keep meaning to sign up for a trip. I heard they’re starting a new LA chapter next year!
on Mar 4th, 2010 at 11:41 AM
yeah, this group is pretty much just awesome. i’ve been on three trips, one to vermont and two out west and now those are some of my best friends. if you ski and ride you should definitely look into coming on a trip sometime, everyone is super friendly and cool.
on Mar 4th, 2010 at 10:02 PM
Check out Outboard too! It is more snowboard oriented but inclusive of skiiers and has lots of skiiers. They have over 3000 members and put on a major event each year. This year it is in Breckenridge from March 30- April 2. http://www.outboard.org I agree these types of organizations and events are an excellent way to meet quality friends and have a blast at the same time!