KEYSTONE, Colo., June 24,
2024 /CNW/ -- The National Brotherhood of Snowsports
(NBS), in partnership with Vail Resorts, is proud to share that NBS
has selected Keystone Resort for its 2025 Annual Summit. Bringing
together 58 member clubs and thousands of supporters from around
the world, the NBS Summit offers a week of winter sports fun to
raise funds to support their mission: increasing participation in
winter sports while developing and supporting athletes of color who
will win international competitions. The summit is tentatively
scheduled to occur February 22 to March 1,
2025.
"We are excited to return to a mountain owned and operated by
Vail Resorts following the experience of a lifetime they created
for NBS at Vail Mountain to celebrate our 50th
anniversary," said Henri Rivers,
president of The NBS. "Our annual summit is our most
important event of the year, and Keystone Resort has something to
offer each of our dedicated members and their families – from the
incredible employees at Keystone
who create the guest experience every day, to unbeatable high
alpine views atop the brand-new Bergman Express chairlift, to the
ice skating, sleigh rides and more in the resort's villages, there
are so many ways to embrace snow sports at Keystone."
Nearly 1,500 people of color who love to ski, ride, or spend
time in the mountains will travel to Colorado to celebrate the NBS summit at
Keystone. Keystone Resort was
chosen for its ease of access from Denver International Airport and its
approachable and varied terrain for all levels of skiers and
riders. Programming related to the summit occurs on and off the
mountain, and includes tours, clinics, game nights, après parties,
concerts, and the event's signature parade.
"At Vail Resorts, we are guided by our core values, including to
Be Inclusive. Alongside the incredible mountain communities
where we operate, NBS has been an instrumental partner to our
inclusive access programs," said Kenny
Thompson, Jr., chief public affairs officer for Vail
Resorts. "We look forward to continuing our partnership with them
and celebrating their annual summit together in Keystone."
"It is an honor and a privilege to host the National Brotherhood
of Snowsports next winter," said Nadia
Guerriero, senior vice president of Vail Resorts' Rocky
Mountain region, which includes Keystone Resort. "NBS has been
critical to leading and cultivating a more inclusive future for
winter sports, and we can't wait to celebrate with them next year
and showcase everything that makes Keystone such a special place."
Tucked away in the White River National Forest of the Rocky
Mountains, Keystone Resort is the largest ski area in Summit County, Colorado. Spread across three
peaks — Dercum Mountain, North Peak and the Outback — the resort
boasts more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain. With this year's
addition of the brand-new Bergman Express chair, Keystone guests can take their adventures to
new heights in Bergman Bowl, an approachable high alpine ski
experience that features the highest green trail in the
country.
This winter, as part of Vail Resorts' Epic for Everyone Youth
Access Program, Keystone partnered
with NBS to increase access to outdoor recreation and inspire the
next generation of skiers and riders. Last season, Vail Resorts,
with funding supported by the Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust,
partnered with over 100 nonprofit organizations to host 11,000+
youth across 32 resorts.
About National Brotherhood of Snowsports
Founded in 1973, the National Brotherhood of Snowsports (NBS) is
comprised of over 58 clubs throughout the United States. Membership includes
approximately 7,500 snow sports enthusiasts. Each year, the
organization hosts the NBS Black Summit, the largest gathering of
skiers and snowboarders in the nation. The annual Summit attracts attendees of all ages and
includes a wide range of events on and off the slopes. The event
supports the NBS Olympic Scholarship Fund and its mission to
identify, develop and support athletes of color who will WIN
Olympic and international winter sports competitions, representing
the United States, and to increase
participation in winter sports. The event also serves as the
organization's primary fundraiser, supporting aspiring winter
sports athletes and local NBS club programs. The National
Brotherhood of Snowsports are governed by an all-volunteer board
under the leadership and direction of their current President
Henri Rivers.
About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN)
Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home
ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler
Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and
Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls
Creek in Australia. We are
passionate about providing an Experience of a Lifetime to our team
members and guests, and our EpicPromise is to reach a zero net
operating footprint by 2030, support our employees and communities,
and broaden engagement in our sport. Our company owns and/or
manages a collection of elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand,
a portfolio of vacation rentals, condominiums and branded hotels
located in close proximity to our mountain destinations, as well as
the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson
Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail
and rental locations across North
America. Learn more about our company at www.VailResorts.com
or discover our resorts and pass options at www.EpicPass.com.
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