The Solberg brothers brought skiing to Flagstaff in 1915, using homemade skis on Sheep Hill. In the 1930s, Arizona State Teachers College (now NAU) started its Winter Sports Carnival and a ski club, which developed runs on the San Francisco Peaks.
Arizona Snowbowl, one of the oldest continually operating ski areas in the country, emerged from this early skiing activity. The US Forest Service permitted the construction of a road and ski lodge on the western slopes of the Peaks, marking the formal beginning of Snowbowl.
The Flagstaff Ski Club, operating under the name Flagstaff Ski & Snowboard Team, was established to provide a competitive training ground for young skiers and snowboarders.
The team, now with over 180 athletes, trains at the Arizona Snowbowl and competes in the US Ski & Snowboard Southern Series. They focus on developing skills, sportsmanship, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.
The Flagstaff Ski & Snowboard Team continues to be a significant part of the Flagstaff winter sports community, offering a structured program for junior athletes and fostering a strong sense of family and community.