This past weekend was a very encouraging sign that this winter will be a snowy one.
This means that our first trips are very likely to run. The first downhill trips will open shortly, while the cross-country trips will open on December 16. Except for the coming weekend, we have downhill day trips scheduled for all of the remaining weekends in December, while the first cross-country and snowshoe day trip is planned for December 28.
As we head into the holiday season, I also want to mention that we are holding a Holiday Party on Friday, December 13 at the National Yacht Club. This will be a buffet dinner for a cost of $65 which includes the gratuity and tax. Because we need to provide numbers to the NYC we require that everyone register by this coming Saturday, December 7. Looking forward to seeing many of you at the event. I will also be handing out our special 75th Anniversary pins. Guests are welcome.
Speaking of social events, it is with sadness that our Director of Social Events, Jen Beatty, has made the decision to step away due to new work commitments. Jen has been a director for 4.5 years. Originally elected as the Director of Marketing in 2020, she switched portfolios in 2022 as we were starting to re-establish our social events after the pandemic. Thank you Jen for all of your hard work and dedication to the club.
Luckily, long-time member Mary Tountas has volunteered to step into the role of Social Director for the remainder of this year. Mary and a small team of volunteers have already been working on upcoming social events for the remainder of the year. If you would like to help out as part of the team, please contact Mary at social@hpsc.ca. Thank you Mary!
As a heads up, we will be holding a special 75th Anniversary Gala next spring on May 9. More details will be forthcoming in the New Year. All current and past members are invited.
Looking forward to a fabulous season!
Justin Graham
President, High Park Ski Club