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A DREAM. A VISION. A REALITY.

That is how Alpine started and how we continue to move forward and grow.

Great hills, strong snowmaking, expert grooming, steep runs, an infrastructure to support everything; truly downhill, defined. Chalets overlooking the Summit, located at the North, and our clubhouse, built on a ledge giving just enough height to enjoy the sparkling blue waters of Georgian Bay and the view of the hills. A perfect yearround venue. Home to Alpine members and host to so many more. Memories have been made here: weddings, celebrations, socials, too many great events to list. Once upon a time, this was the vision. Today, it is our reality.

Fast forward these dreams, visions, and planning into the future... what do we see?

On the hill, an updated state-of-the-art snowmaking system. Flip the switch and make snow at even warmer temperatures. The envy of any winter resort. Need we say more? First and foremost, we love our winter snow sports.

Chairlifts have been updated including a high-speed quad on the North. On the South, the Arrowhead Chair is now a beautiful new full-length fixed grip. The troublesome mid-station unloading is gone. You can now freely ski or ride the entirety of the run we know as Alpine. Beginners are enjoying their new intermediate moving sidewalk accessing the perfect terrain for a solid progression from the Slopeside area.

The North terrain park and half pipe area have been redesigned allowing for a surface lift to access both race training hill space and the terrain features. Everyone is happy! The building upgrades have seen a new area embracing the Ski Patrol and Pro Room building. Imagine a two-story building with slope access from a second-story terrace directly to lower ABC. Room for athletes visiting from other clubs, maybe even a small café service.

The Upper Chalet, I can see it now: a state-of-the-art mini clubhouse, modern, organic in design embracing all of the beauty of the view from the Summit. The deck is large, and the spring skiing is in full swing. Nothing like a BBQ, a beverage, and a view!

The administration building is gone. There is a newly located building that compliments the design of the clubhouse, hosting our full-time administration staff, the ski and snowboard shop, and state of the art member locker rooms with showers and change rooms. Add to this building a gym that would be open year-round, completing the new summer club’s outdoor amenities: tennis, pickleball, and swimming.

Did I mention that we installed underground parking and paved the upper surface of the parking lot?

Dreams or reality? The future is bright. Our future reality equals the vision of our Boards, past, present and future, and the foresight of a membership who can make the dreams come true.

Alpine’s future has never shone so brightly. I am personally excited to see what Alpine dreams will be made of. Over the years I know I have witnessed many dreams unfold, for that, I consider myself extremely lucky.