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| Clubs | National & Specialty Clubs Ski, snowboard and snowshoe clubs are a great way to meet new friends and save money on trips. Many clubs have other sports or social activities and meet year-round. Many clubs belong to regional councils or national organizations, which sponsor trips that attract hundreds of people. Clicking on underlined text will take you to that club's Web site. National Ski Council Federation An association of regional ski councils. Many of the councils have Web sites that list their individual clubs. Looking for a ski club in your area? Ski and snowboard clubs at the local level usually are part of a regional ski council. And those regional councils are members of this national federation. This Web site has links to regional council Web sites, which in turn have links to individual clubs. United States Deaf Ski & Snowboard Association The U.S. Deaf Ski & Snowboard Association, USDSSA, founded at Park City in 1968, is a non-profit recreational and competitive organization of deaf skiers and snowboarders. The association offers trips and a publication. Disabled Sports USA This organization was established in 1967 by disabled Vietnam veterans. DS/USA now offers nationwide sports rehabilitation programs, including skiing, to anyone with a permanent physical disability. Participants have visual impairments, amputations, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, and other neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions. Challenge Mountain, Michigan This ski area near Boyne Mountain is the only one we know of entirely reserved for skiers who use adaptive equipment. Skiers can take private lessons, various kinds of adaptive equipment is available, and it's all free, thanks to volunteers, proceeds from a resale shop and support from Boyne USA, which operates two ski areas nearby. Over The Hill Gang Over The Hill Gang has about 5,000 members worldwide. The club, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 1997, offers camaraderie, discounts and ski travel to those older than 50. Go50.org Opportunity...Information...Inspiration...for skiers aged 50+. This isn't a club that has meetings, but instead offers preferred pricing at resorts, a newsletter with tips for skiers older than 50, and other benefits. National Brotherhood of Skiers 1525 E. 53rd St., Suite 408; Chicago, IL 60615; (312) 955-4100 The National Brotherhood of Skiers brings together African-American ski clubs throughout the U.S. to ski, snowboard and have fun. The organization also is working to get a black skier into the Olympics. Clubs are located in most large metropolitan areas, even as far south as San Diego, New Orleans and Miami, and many smaller cities. Gay and Lesbian Clubs Clubs whose members are gays and lesbians: SAGA North (San Francisco Bay Area), SAGA Los Angeles and SAGA-San Diego, all in California; Ski-Bums, New York City; OutBoard, for gay and lesbian snowboarders; and the International Gay & Lesbian Snowsports Association (IGLSA). The Patch Ski Club, Stuttgart Germany Frankfurt International Ski Club, Germany
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