The Snow Rhin Rhino O s
Foundation BC

Empowering Black youth to conquer the slopes and thrive in winter sports.

Our Mission

We break barriers by making winter sports accessible to Black youth. From skiing and snowboarding to Olympic dreams, we provide mentorship, equipment, and access to mountains across British Columbia.

Youth Sponsorship

Covering gear, lift passes, and training for youth ready to carve their future on snow.

Winter Clinics

Free and low-cost clinics led by athletes and coaches to build skills and confidence.

Olympic Pathways

Nurturing elite talent and helping them aim for the Winter Olympics through sponsorship and coaching.

Leading the Mission

Jared Andrews-Almack
Jared Andrews-Almack
Board Member

I have been super grateful and excited to be a part of the board of directors for Snow Rhinos Foundation...

Denise Rose
Denise Rose
Board Member

With 20 years of experience as a Customer Service Supervisor at Scotiabank...

Roy Dilbert
Roy Dilbert
Founder

When I was a little boy, around nine years old, I was sitting underneath my gram’s house...

Tavaras Powell
Tavaras Powell
Founding Board Member

Originally from the vibrant city of Chicago, IL, I am now proud to call the Greater Vancouver area my home...

Tyler Karpinski
Tyler Karpinski
Board Member

I am a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 20 years of experience...

Chibuike Emmanuel Ndedigwe
Chibuike Emmanuel Ndedigwe
Founding Board Member

From day one I chose to embark on the Snow Rhinos mission in its conceptual phases...

Join the Movement

You can support the next generation of Black winter athletes. Every donation, volunteer hour, and sponsorship helps us push boundaries.

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Those Helping Us Carve the Way

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Bob Krieger, Artist & Community Donor

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Voices from the Slopes

“When do I get to do this again? I don’t want to leave.”

— Somadina Osokolo, 11, Vancouver

Moments like this are why we exist — to open up the world of winter sports to Black youth who’ve never been given the chance to belong on the mountain.

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Join Us on the Slopes

We’re proud to partner with Ikon Pass to help make the mountains more accessible to our community. Through this partnership, our supporters can access exclusive discounts on Ikon passes — offering discounted access to 60+ destinations worldwide.

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We’re always looking for partners who want to join us on the slopes and see the impact of empowering the next generation.

Impact in Motion

ANNUAL REPORT

Learn more about our impact, growth, and the work being done to create greater access to winter sports.

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FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY

Stay connected and follow our work on LinkedIn.

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Preserving BC's Black History

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The Snow Rhinos Foundation is a proud member in good standing of Heritage BC, connecting our work to the preservation and sharing of BC's diverse cultural heritage.

Black history is at the heart of our work. Through our guided walking tours, we share the stories of the people, places, and communities that shaped British Columbia's history while helping support The Snow Rhinos Foundation's programs for Black youth.

Explore Our Black History Tours

Download our tour brochure or book a by donation experience.

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