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Ben Finley & Art Clay: Brotherhood of Skiing

Ben Finley & Art Clay: Brotherhood of Skiing

FromWild Ideas Worth Living


Ben Finley & Art Clay: Brotherhood of Skiing

FromWild Ideas Worth Living

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Mar 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 1974, Ben Finley and his friend Art Clay founded the National Brotherhood of Skiers, the largest group of African American skiers in the country. The NBS aims to get more skiers of color out in the mountains, and to send black skiers to the Olympics and Paralympics. On today’s episode, Ben Finley (who is now 81 and still skiing regularly) and his co founder Art Clay tell Shelby about the NBS’s legendary Black Summit events, the love stories that bloom from yearly gatherings, and how you can help the pair’s induction into the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame. Connect with guests:WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramResources:Fundraiser to induct Ben Finley and Art Clay into the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of FameU.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of FameNBS 2020 Black Summit RegistrationShow sponsors: Hydro Flask
Released:
Mar 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

REI presents Wild Ideas Worth Living, a podcast that shares stories of adventure and beyond. On each show, host and adventure journalist Shelby Stanger interviews world-class explorers, scientists, athletes, adventurers, and entrepreneurs about how they’ve taken their own wild ideas and made them a reality, so you can too. From people who have climbed the tallest peaks, to people who have started new businesses, broken records, surfed giant waves, sailed across the Pacific, travelled to every country in the world, or just stood up for something they believed in, some of the wildest ideas often lead to the most rewarding adventures. Previous guests include Climber Chris Sharma, Surfer Bethany Hamilton, Skier Caroline Gleich, Filmmaker Cyrus Sutton, Runner Dean Karnazes, Sailor Liz Clark, Snowboarder Kelly Clark, Freediver Kimi Werner, Minimalist and Activist Rob Greenfield, Photographer Chris Burkard, Author Chris McDougall, November Project Founder Brogan Graham, fasting expert Alan Goldhamer, Triathlete Brendan Brazier, Paralympian Alana Nichols, Comedian JP Sears, and more.