Thursday, January 23, 2025 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)
Friday, January 24, 2025 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Waterloo Engineering and Waterloo Architecture alumni, join us and your fellow classmates for the annual Waterloo Engineering Alumni Ski Days - the event is now over two days for double the fun - with the first day being at Alpine Ski Club and the second day at Osler Bluff Ski Club. The Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Health and the Faculty of Science will be joining the outdoor fun so come to ski or snowboard with your classmates and make it a memorable day on the hills to make the most of our beautiful Canadian winter.
A warm thank you to Steve Vokes (BASc ’77), Yeti Agnew (BSc ’75), and Henry Long (MBET '04) for hosting the event in 2025!
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Alpine Ski Club
Location Address:
Alpine Ski Club (Google maps)
17-242 Arrowhead Road
The Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 0S1
Ascot Hall - Home Base at Alpine Ski Club
Our home base for ski day on Thursday is Ascot Hall! This is where you can pick up your lift tickets, mix and mingle with classmates, access facilities, eat snacks or a meal (cash bar available), and store your gear.
The Café will be open all day for you to purchase breakfast, lunch and snacks at your leisure. Lunch seating times will be assigned when you arrive to avoid long lineups.
Brown Bagging is allowed in the café so feel free to bring your own lunch and snacks!
Lift ticket pricing for Thursday, January 23
FULL DAY - 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Adult: $90
Student 11-18: $65 (with student id)
Child 4-10: $55
Toddler: Free (3 and under)
*all prices include HST
HST number R119260685
Agenda (for Thursday)
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Lift tickets can be picked up at the registration table inside Ascot Hall. |
| 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Lifts are open. Stay warm! |
| 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Food options:
|
| 3:30 p.m. | Lifts close. |
| 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Après Ski reception in Ascot Hall where door prizes will be awarded and complimentary snacks will be served. Cash bar available. |
Check out the snow conditions and access the live webcam at Alpine Ski Club.
Please note: Half-day lift tickets are not available at Alpine Ski Club.
Interested in a lesson?
Alpine Ski Club will be offering a complimentary beginner lesson for our group:
- 10:30 am: Complimentary Beginner group lessons (1 hour). Meet the instructors (wearing their navy blue jackets) at the top of the beginner/magic carpet area.
Private one hour lessons will be available on a first come first served basis at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Those interested in a private lesson will need to go to the lessons desk. The lessons desk is located on the ground floor of the Clubhouse inside the Programs and Events Office.
Friday, January 24, 2025 at Osler Bluff Ski Club
Location Address:
Osler Bluff Ski Club (Google maps) - The Orchard Lodge
795534 The Blue Mountains Clearview Townline
Town of the Blue Mountains (near Collingwood), ON, L9Y 0R7
The Orchard Lodge - Home Base at Osler Bluff Ski Club
Our home base for ski day on Friday is The Orchard Lodge! This is where you can pick up your lift tickets, mix and mingle with classmates, warm up by the wood fireplace, access facilities, eat snacks or a meal (cash bar available), and store your gear.
The Café in the Orchard Lodge will be open all day for you to purchase breakfast, lunch and snacks at your leisure. Lunch seating times will be assigned when you arrive to avoid long lineups.
Brown Bagging is allowed in The Orchard Lodge so feel free to bring your own lunch and snacks!
Lift ticket pricing for Friday, January 24
|
FULL DAY - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
HALF DAY - 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| *all prices include HST | HST number R119260685 |
Agenda (for Friday)
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Lift tickets can be picked up at the registration table inside Orchard Lodge on the upper level. |
| 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Lifts are open. Stay warm! |
| 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Food options:
|
| 12:30 p.m. | Half-day lift tickets can be picked up from the registration table inside Orchard Lodge on the upper level. |
| 4:00 p.m. | Lifts close |
| 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Après Ski reception in Orchard Lodge where door prizes will be awarded and complimentary snacks will be served. Cash bar available. |
Check out the snow conditions and access the live webcam at Osler Bluff Ski Club.
Interested in a lesson?
Review the Osler Bluff Ski Club snow school information sheet for lesson options and rates.
Osler Bluff Safety Rules
Please review the following Osler Bluff rules for your safety prior to attending Ski Day:
- Osler Bluff Chairlift Safety Rules (PDF)
- Osler Bluff Alpine Responsibility Code (PDF)
Equipment Rental
Each guest is responsible for bringing their own equipment or paying for their own rental equipment. Visit Squire John's to book your ski or snowboard equipment online. When booking equipment online, please use the date "Thursday, January 23" and the location "Alpine Ski Club" or "Friday, January, 25" and the location "Osler Bluff Ski Club" and group name "Waterloo Alumni" (both dates).
Rental bookings need to be completed at least 1 full day before your scheduled ski date. For example, if your ski day is on a Friday, your rentals need to be booked by midnight Wednesday. Equipment cannot be rented the day of the event if it is not reserved by the deadline. See the equipment rental rates and information (PDF) for prices on rental packages or various pieces of equipment.