BASC Introduction

The Bamiyan Alpine Ski Club was established in 2023 by a group of experienced local skiers to support the continuing development of skiing in Bamiyan. These skiers were active members of the ski community for a number of years and organised the Afghan Peaks ski races in 2022 and 2023. They have also been involved in producing wooden skis for children and training children to ski.

Bamiyan Alpine Ski Club Aims

• Organising Ski Competitions
• Provide ski training for the youth of Bamiyan
• Manage donations of ski equipment and resources for the skiers of Bamiyan
• Endeavour to secure training programs for skiers in Bamiyan who wish to become professional

Why Afghan Peaks supports the BASC

The club is more than just about skiing, it is about supporting a sporting community in Bamiyan which has been active for over a decade. This community gives purpose and hope to the youth of the villages and valleys of Bamiyan. Wages in Afghanistan are extremely low and running the club costs money. The BASC organizes the ski race each year and alsotrains younger skiers. It also has costs to store and maintain the skis.

How to support the Bamiyan Alpine Ski Club

1. Become an international member! Membership for Free entry into the Afghan Peaks Ski Race in Bamiyan. Twice yearly newsletter. Membership costs US$100 per year, Become a Member (We will also send a Ski Afghanistan T-Shirt for members in the USA while sizes are available)
2. We are trying to raise US$10,000 for the 2023-24 season. Donate a one off sum
3. Go skiing in Afghanistan – visit Untamed Borders

FAQs

• Is the BASC the same as the BSC?
No. The BSC was active from 2011and was the first ski club in Afghanistan. It stopped it’s activities in Afghanistan in 2021. The BASC was founded by many of the same skiers who used to be members of the BSC. The BASC aims to build on the pioneering work done by the BSC.
• Can women ski in Afghanistan?
Currently it is forbidden for Afghan women to ski in Afghanistan. However, the BASC wants to be a club that everyone can join. Contact Afghan Peaks at info@afghanpeaks.org for more details about how they do this.
• Can I go to Afghanistan to ski in Bamiyan?
Yes. visit Untamed Borders
• Can I send money directly to the BASC?
For a number of reasons it is hard to send money to Afghanistan. As such Afghan Peaks has agreed to fundraise on behalf of the BASC and distribute the money to BASC inline with their budgeted and proposed activities.