The Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council ("CMSC") was formed in 1957 and currently has over 60 member clubs. The clubs represented offer downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing as well as various other activities year round. They are adventure clubs, singles clubs, family clubs, and clubs that welcome all comers.

CMSC offers clubs the opportunity to participate in our council sponsored ski/snowboard trips: Europe, Chicago Week and Spring Fling, our Racing program for both skiing and snowboarding with 7 weekend races a year. lso Trip Seminar where clubs select destinations for the upcoming trips, along with various other activities.

Our publication, the Ski & Ride Club Guide, and our web site keep us all up to date with events and news of the ski industry, council and clubs.

CMSC is managed entirely by volunteers who are members of our clubs. We encourage club members to join us on committees and as council officers. Ski clubs appoint delegates to the CMSC to represent their club. CMSC acts with the member ski clubs to promote the sports of skiing and snowboarding.

2017 was the 60th anniversary of the CMSC, and to commemorate the anniversary, our 2017 issue of The Ski and Ride Club Guide was a special edition that featured photos and events from the many years CMSC has been in operation. You can download it here.