BIPOC Mountain Collective will host several ski trips during the 2023-24 season. Here’s how to join.
BIPOC Mountain Collective is an Aurora-based nonprofit that aims to introduce more people from diverse backgrounds to skiing and snowboarding. Romell Ward first learned to snowboard while he was in the Army, traveling to resorts around the world with a group of friends who were as diverse as the places they visited.After moving to Colorado in 2018, Ward continued to enjoy winter sports and often went to the slopes solo. He’d connect with other – mostly white – skiers, who were largely welcoming.
Ward recognized a need for safe spaces in Colorado snow sports for people of color. So he decided to create one.with a mission to introduce more people from diverse backgrounds to skiing and snowboarding. The organization aims to lower the barriers to entry for snow sports and build a robust community of outdoor enthusiasts who recreate together.
On Dec. 2, the group travels to Eldora Mountain Ski Resort where members get a lift ticket, skiing or snowboarding lessons, and access to an après ski barbecue for $50., but the barbecue is free and open to the public. Anyone who wants to purchase their own lift ticket is welcome to join in the fun. Ward expects about 100 people to attend.
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