President’s Update

Welcome back for another great season at Alpine. It was wonderful to see many of you at the Fall Festival in September. It is a pleasure to be able to attend events once again.

The uncertainty and change in the past year have been difficult for everyone, but it is in life’s most challenging moments that we learn who we are and what is most important to us. We have learned to slow down and live in the present. We cherish our time together outdoors doing what we love.

As we look ahead, the future is bright for Alpine.

Many of us have made changes in our lives. More members are choosing to visit the Blue Mountains area year-round. Some have moved permanently to Collingwood and are looking for year-round activities. Introductory members are inquiring about an expanded selection of activities for their families to enjoy with the Alpine community.

In response to this demand, last season we announced an expanded partnership with Craigleith, including shared crosscountry skiing trails, and a larger network of snowshoeing routes that can be hiked year-round. For the spring, we are exploring partnerships to bring mountain biking to the property. Biking was a hit with the kids at the Fall Festival! We are also investigating opportunities for members to enjoy an organized event every season, catered by our partner Men with Knives.

Our club is much more than skiing and boarding. It’s about establishing a sense of community, spending time with friends and family, and embracing the outdoors year-round. This year, the Board will be unveiling a multi-year vision for Alpine that builds on that sense of community and goal to continue to be the best private ski resort on the Ridge (Simcoe Readers’ Choice Awards, 2019-2021). The vision is exciting, and we look forward to engaging with our members throughout the strategic planning process. For a glimpse into the possibilities, please read GM Corner and Alpine – Our Future articles ahead.

Alpine is fortunate to have a strong volunteer Board in place, to manage the affairs of the Club with the best interests of members in mind. Please join me in recognizing our retired directors for their contributions: Dave Grant (Member Engagement), Jacquie Newall Chapman (Marketing & Communications), and Kerina Williamson (Marketing & Communications). Joining the Board are Michael Gelfand (Member Engagement) and Matthew Diamond (Marketing & Communications).

I would like to thank Bill Williams, the Alpine staff, and Men with Knives for all their hard work and dedication so we can enjoy Alpine with our friends and family today and in the future.

In closing, I ask our Alpine community to take a moment to reflect on our founding member, Hans Kent who passed away earlier this year. An original member and Alpine’s first president, Hans is the reason that Alpine exists for our enjoyment.

See you on the slopes!

By Jackie Berg #ladiesday #friendsandfamily