UK's Biggest Black-Led Winter Sports Community Brings Afro-Caribbean Flavours, Afrobeats, And Viral Moments To The Slopes

Off Piste Ski Trip made history in Bansko, Bulgaria, as Europe's largest Black-led ski group, dedicated to fostering a vibrant winter sports community that celebrates black culture on the slopes. The event, now in it’s second year, attracted over 200 attendees who enjoyed a pre-trip event with Red Bull, food by celebrity chef TemiTy’s Kitchen, top London DJs, and viral dance moments on the mountain. With less than 1.5% of skiers identifying as Black, Off Piste Ski Trip highlights inclusivity and entertainment as keys to broadening participation.

More than just a festival, Off Piste continues to break barriers with partners including Snow Camp, Planks and Blanqo who helped get their community prepared for the trip. Working alongside local Bulgarian ski schools and a team of skilled Black ski instructors the group have taught 175 people to ski or snowboard with the majority of attendees eager to continue progressing in the sport.

They say "Off Piste Ski Trip are flipping the narrative by making the slopes more inclusive and accessible for a new generation of Skiers and Snowboarders. We are creating a new subculture within European Ski Resorts that uniquely blends together Winter Sports, Black culture and community. Our trips are open to people of all backgrounds and skill levels and our team take care of everything you need for a life changing experience on the slopes. We'll sort your lessons, gear, access to litty apres Ski events and more! We've had support from some amazing brands that have provided our members with everything from energy drinks to whole Ski outfits!"

Angus Maciver, Chairman of the Ski Club of Great Britain told us, “I‘m really impressed by what the team at Off Piste are doing. Perhaps skiing appears as mono cultural yet we at The Ski Club believe it can have almost universal appeal. Off Piste is leading the way in appealing to a group who may have thought skiing wasn’t for them and showing them that it can be.”

Learn more about Off Piste Ski Trip and their mission to create unique and diverse winter sports experiences at www.offpisteskitrip.com. Follow them on social media at @offpisteskitrip.