Ski Noir 5280

Ski Noir 5280 was founded by Quincy Shannon in 2018 to address the cost, access, and representation barriers that keep many people of color away from Colorado snow sports. Its approach is practical: participants can receive transportation, lift tickets, instruction, skis or snowboards, helmets, and winter clothing at substantially reduced cost. A Denver warehouse supports the gear side of that work, while organized mountain days help newcomers participate alongside a community rather than navigate their first experience alone.

The club is affiliated with the National Brotherhood of Snowsports and has also connected developing athletes to the broader NBS competition pathway. Ski Noir’s current public web presence is primarily social media, so detailed schedules and registration terms should be confirmed directly. The strongest recent public reporting emphasizes affordability, equipment access, and cultural welcome rather than a conventional dues-and-trips model.