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WE'RE BACK! It's time to register for ski day! Alumni from the Faculties of Science and Engineering are once again invited to the beautiful Osler Bluff Ski Club in Collingwood for a fantastic day on the slopes.
Thank you to alumnus Yeti Agnew, BSc ’75 for sponsoring this activity once more. We are so excited to be returning to Osler!
Full and 1/2 Day lift tickets available
Lift tickets prices
The Orchard Lodge: Our hangout!
Our home base for ski day 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 Cafe in the Orchard Lodge will be open all day for you to purchase breakfast, lunch and snacks at your leisure. Lunch sittings may 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.
Agenda
| 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:
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| 12:30 p.m. | Half-day lift tickets can be picked up from the ticket window inside Orchard Lodge on the lower 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. |
Snowshoeing
If you do not ski or snowboard, please join us for some snowshoeing! Snowshoeing is a growing sport and an excellent opportunity for non-skiing guests to enjoy the great outdoors. Snowshoeing trail maps may be picked up at the Club ticket office prior to setting out on the trail. It is strongly suggested that snowshoeing participants carry a cell phone for communication while they are out on the trail. Although the Snowshoe trails are not patrolled by the Club’s Ski Patrol, the trails are well marked to make certain guest safety has been considered. Please be advised that downloading passengers on the chairlifts is not permitted at any time.
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)
Optional Lessons
Arrangements for skiing or snowboarding lessons - group or private - must be made at least 10 days in advance. Please make you lesson arrangements directly with the Snow School at Osler Bluff Ski Club at 705-445-4507 ext. 231 or email. Snow School hours are Wednesday through Sunday 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Please note, staff does not have access to email or voice mail on Mondays and Tuesdays as the Club is closed.
If you have never skied before, a complimentary first time lesson is available at 10:30 am (one hour in length) at the J-Bar but pre-registration is required. If you choose to access this lesson, please contact the Snow School at Osler Bluff Ski Club at 705-445-4507 ext. 221 or email.
See the full options for lessons and rates (options and pricing information to come) at Osler Bluff.
Equipment Rental
Visit Squire John's to book your ski or snowboard equipment online (link for booking to come) - and fill in your information under "New rental for this event?" option #3. Equipment rentals must be reserved by Friday, January 13, 2023. Equipment cannot be rented the day of the event if it is not reserved by the deadline.
Each guest is responsible for paying for their own rental equipment - see the equipment rental rates (pricing information to come) for prices on the various pieces of equipment or packages. When booking equipment online, please use the date "Friday, January 20, 2023", location "Osler Bluff Ski Club" and group name "Waterloo Alumni Ski Day".
Still have questions? Please contact Patricia Rintjema, our Alumni Engagement Officer for the answer! We'll see you in January!