About Us
The Blazers Ski Club was founded in 1978 by a group of African American skiers to create a community for minorities who wished to participate in winter sports when there was little to no diversity among amateur and professional skiers. Since our founding, and joining the National Brotherhood of Snowsports (NBS) one year later, we have shared many exciting experiences while introducing countless youth and adults from our community to skiing and snowboarding. Though primarily a winter club, we proudly host activities year round including travel and social events.
Come see what you’ve been missing!
Join us for our General Meetings September through June on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at:
The Underground Railroad Museum at Historic Belmont Mansion
2000 Belmont Mansion Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Membership
The Blazers membership is $50.00 for individuals each year. The Annual membership period is September through August. Membership entitles you to have discounts on lift tickets and ski equipment from supporting local regional and national sponsors of NBS and Eastern Pennsylvania Ski Council. Membership is necessary to attend all extended day trips.
Pay your dues online via PayPal* using the dropdown below, or via Cash App - $BlazersSkiClubPA. Please email your completed application to membership@blazersskiclub.org, or come to our next monthly general meeting.
* PayPal fees included
Trips and Events
Payments can be made via the links below, or Cash App at $BlazersSkiClubPA
| Trip/Event | Date | Registration/Info |
|---|---|---|
| NBS Summit 2027 - Whistler, BC Canada | Mar 13th - 20th 2027 | Coming soon! |
| Early Season/First Tracks Warmup 2026 - Steamboat, CO | Dec 5th - 12th 2026 | Register here |
| NBS Summerfest: Casa de Campo, LaRomana-Dominican Republic | July 23rd - 28th 2026 | Register here |
| Blazers Meet Up at the Sunset Jazz Series on the Camden City Waterfront | July 19th 2026, 7p | More info |
| CANCELED - Blazers Ski Club Epic for Everyone (E4E) Roller Skating Party at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest | Jul 18th 2026, 2p-5p | CANCELED due to air quality and thunderstorms |
| Blazers Meet Up at the Sunset Jazz Series on the Camden City Waterfront | June 8th 2026, 7p | More info |
| Blazers Ski Club Epic for Everyone Bowling Party at Wynnewood Lanes | Jun 6th 2026, 4p-7p | Buy tickets |
| Happy Hour @ PHS Pop Up Garden at Manayunk | May 27th 2026, 6:30p-8p |
Epic 4 Everyone
The Blazers ski club in partnership with Jack Frost Big Boulder Ski Resort, Vail Resorts, and the Katz Amsterdam foundation are proud to offer a 5-day introduction to skiing and snowboarding to children who are in the 6th to 12th grade at low or no cost (with demonstrated need). If selected, your child will spend 5 Sundays between January and February 2026, at Jack Frost Mountain learning to ski or snowboard with professional instructors. Transportation, lunch, equipment, lessons and gear such as waterproof jacket and pants are included! Spaces are very limited. Please email us at info@blazersskiclub if you and your child are able to commit to 5 Sundays and would like more information on how they can be included in this special program. Hope you can join us!
In the News
Minority youth hit the ski slopes thanks to Philadelphia non-profit.
Club Officers and Committee Members
Malene Lynch - President
Monica Thompson Campbell - Vice President
Legora Ragland - Treasurer
Monica Walker - Financial Secretary
Deidre Cargile - Recording Secretary
Judy Harris - Corresponding Secretary
Scott Lynch - Membership
Barbara Jefferson - Fundraising
Jennifer McIntosh - IT
Ken Neely - Director of Development Program
Deborah Stevens – Blazers boutique
Partner Links
Thank you to our generous partners and sponsors.
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National Brotherhood of Snowsports (NBS) NBS Eastern Region Eastern PA Ski Council REI Epic Pass Jack Frost Big Boulder Ski Resort Vail Resorts Katz Amsterdam foundation |
  
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Donations
Your generous donations to the Blazers Ski Club help us continue to create unforgettable ski experiences for our community! Please use the donate button below to contribute. Every gift, large or small, makes a difference. Thank you for your support!
We are a 501c3 organization. If you would like to make a charitable donation, please use the donate button. If you are looking to pay for membership or trips, please use the buttons for those items above.