First Tracks

A LOOK AHEAD...

It is July 21, 2026. The Club has been bustling with activity. Our third annual ‘Wine and Jazz’ under the stars was a huge hit. Wineries from all over Ontario have been eager to showcase their new releases for the summer, along with another stellar performance from the jazz quartet. Men with Knives once again outdid themselves with their four-course paired meal. The table service while eating under the stars, learning about the various vintages, and listening to jazz is really something else. I had to pace myself, knowing that I was going to participate in the Weekend Adventure Series combo hike/bike/swim event. It has become one of my favourites, and I love ending it at the Alpine beach where my kids await, and we all take a late afternoon dip and paddleboard while chowing down on great burgers from the Beach Grill. There is no doubt that my summers at Alpine are now rivalling the social activity we see in the winter.

It is now December 17, 2030. I can’t believe this is the third weekend of hitting the slopes. I knew seven years ago when the Club invested in new snowmaking that it was the right thing to do – but never did I imagine how great the season becomes when you start at the beginning of December. Those first few weekends are so great to get the ski legs going, new equipment broken in, lockers organized, and then head into the holiday break relaxed and able to enjoy time with family and friends. I am quite excited as the Club has installed another pizza oven at the Northside Café. I am also really enjoying the increased capacity from the high-speed chair at the North. And when the day is done, it is great to see the interclub hockey team in action on our home rink taking on their rivals from Georgian Peaks. The league is in full swing, and I can’t understand how these kids have such endless energy – but they do.

It is now December 2021. We are looking ahead in this issue of the Skidoodle Magazine. I wanted to take the time to introduce myself as a new Board member within the Marketing & Communications portfolio here at Alpine. I have grown up at the Club and am proud to have my children represent the third generation of Diamonds at Alpine. We have a great hill, and I am committed, along with the other Board members, to making Alpine the best private club on the ridge. In case you don’t know who I am – I have no problem breaking out the vintage 1988 Hershey League Spyder Racing Sweater as I try to keep up with the SOD racers from my era. So, don’t be a stranger – we would love to hear your ideas on how we can achieve our goal to make Alpine truly the best private club experience.

More to come. And see you soon!

By Matthew Diamond