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)
Science alumni, we invite you to join your classmates for the annual Waterloo Science Alumni Ski Days! This year, the Faculties of Science, Arts, Engineering, and Health will come together to join in two days of outdoor fun, with the first day being at Alpine Ski Club and the second day at Osler Bluff Ski Club. So come to ski, snowboard or snowshoe with your fellow alumni and make it a memorable day on the hills to make the most of our beautiful Canadian winter.
A warm thank you to Yeti Agnew (BSc ’75), Steve Vokes (BASc ’77), and Henry Long (MBET '04) for hosting the event in 2025!
Registration is now open - limited tickets are available, secure your spot today!
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!
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.
Lift Ticket Prices - Alpine Ski Club
| Age | Lift Ticket Price (tax included) |
|---|---|
| Adult | $90 |
| Student, with ID (11-18) | $65 |
| Child (4-10) | $55 |
| Toddler (0-3) | Free |
Add a limited-edition Waterloo Alumni Ski Day toque to your lift ticket for $10!
Ski Lessons: Alpine Ski Club
Complimentary lessons:
10:30 a.m. Complimentary Beginner group lessons (1 hour)
1:00 p.m. Complimentary Intermediate group lesson (1 hour)
* See UW representative day of for meet up point/additional information
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.
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.
Lift Ticket Prices - Osler Bluff Ski Club
| Age | Full Day Lift Ticket Price (Tax included) |
Half Day Lift Ticket Price (Tax Included) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $115 | $80 |
| Student, with ID (13-18) | $80 | $60 |
| Youth (7-12) | $75 | $55 |
| Child (4-6) | $65 | $45 |
| Toddler (0-3) | Free | Free |
Add a limited-edition Waterloo Alumni Ski Day toque to your lift ticket for $10!
Ski Lessons: Osler Bluff
Beginner Adult Ski Lesson: Pre-registration required 10 business days before event date.
Rate: $30 for 1 hour, paid by credit card upon booking.
Time: 11 a.m.
Book: email lessons@oslerbluff.com. Cancellations 24 hours before or lesson will be charged. No shows will also be charged.
Meeting place: Development Centre (Bee-Hive)
Private and Group Lesson: Pre-registration required 10 business days prior to event
Rate: $95 per person plus HST: add $45 additional per person up to 4 people
Time: 1 hour lesson at 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Book: email lessons@oslerbluff.com Cancellations 24 hours before or lesson will be charged. No shows will also be charged.
Meeting place: Development Centre (Bee-Hive)
Equipment Rental
Each guest is responsible for bringing their own equipment or paying for their own rental equipment.
Rental equipment is available to reserve at both ski clubs through Squire John's. Rentals must be booked at least 1 full day before your ski day (i.e., midnight on Tuesday for Thursday skiing), and can be picked up at the Ski Club's rental shop on Ski Day.
- Choose "Enter group rentals", then select your desired equipment or package of equipment, prices as marked.
- Ensure you select the correct ski club and date for your selected ski day ticket when ordering your equipment.
- Please use the group name Waterloo Alumni when prompted.
- All rental payment, cancellations and questions should be directed to Squire John's.