About Us

Why Travel with TBSSB?

We’re one of the largest ski and travel clubs in the country, taking over 600 travelers each season on 12-16 ski trips, plus 2-5 scenic international trips. We’re a not-for-profit social club based in Tampa Bay, and we keep the fun going all year with monthly events open to everyone.

New to skiing or boarding? Traveling solo? You’re welcome here. Our members are fun, interesting, and always happy to meet new people. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a total beginner, you’ll find your place with us, skiing, snowboarding, or other international travel.

Let us handle the planning—your only job is to show up and enjoy the adventure. Our experienced Trip Leaders are extensively trained, highly organized, and genuinely dedicated to making every trip social, seamless, and memorable. Every trip includes pre- and mid-trip group activities, and you’ll always have someone to ski or ride, or shop, or just socialize with.

Come see what makes our club special. Whether it’s your first trip or your fifteenth, you’ll find camaraderie, great value, and unforgettable travel experiences.

TOP 10 REASONS to ski with TBSSB:

1. Ski Travel made easy, just Pay & Play
2. Friendly, experienced, and organized Trip Leaders
3. A wide variety of destinations
4. Group discounts on lift tickets & rentals
5. Fun, adventurous fellow travelers
6. Social events before, during & after trips
7. Always someone to ski or ride or hang with
8. Camaraderie
9. Over 50 years of creating great memories
10. Guaranteed FUN!!

From Garage Meetings to Mountain Memories

Our story began in 1970, when a small group of ski lovers gathered in a Tampa garage with a simple idea: start a local ski club. Just three months later, we had 300 members and were on our first trip to Vail, over 50 years ago.

As our passion grew, so did the club. We became the Suncoast Alpine Club, hosted monthly gatherings, published newsletters, and organized trips to legendary destinations like Steamboat, Winter Park, and Lake Tahoe. In 1986, we began operating as Tampa Bay Snow Skiers—and in 2006, we officially added "Boarders" to reflect our commitment to all winter sports enthusiasts.

Today, TBSSB runs weeklong and weekend trips to top resorts across the U.S. and beyond. Plus, we now include a few scenic international adventures in our schedule. Our travelers range from seasoned skiers and travelers to first-timers, and our mission is the same as it was in that garage: bring people together for unforgettable adventures on and off the slopes.

From 25 dreamers to 600+ annual travelers, TBSSB is Tampa Bay’s best-kept secret for winter fun and more — and we’re just getting started.