Hi Skiers,

October already!  And of course that means that ski season is only weeks away (time for a snow dance!).

Time to dust off that equipment and get ready. 

Get your season pass for the best trails and skiing around.  Go to the club's website and follow the links to easy online registration and payment.

Early bird membership rates end on October 31st so don't delay!

Our club board for the upcoming year was elected at the AGM on September 28th.  Tom Ullyett returns as President, joined by Sue Meikle as VP, Lorna Hutchinson as Secretary, Ian Robinson as Treasurer and Anne Kennedy, Pippa Lawson and Craig Thur as directors.  Bill Curtis will rejoin the board as past president.

The club asked the major party leaders for their positions on the issue of withdrawing the land the ski trails sit on from mineral staking. See our news section for their responses.

Jackrabbits and Bunnies are full as of October 6th.

The limiting factor for the program is, as always, leaders. We can increase participation in Jackrabbits and Bunnies with more coaches! We need coaches and there is training available to become a coach. The Introduction to Community Coaching will run on October 22 and a combination Introduction to Community Coaching/Community Coaching will run November 16, 17, 19-20.  Please email Sarah at programs@xcskiwhitehorse.ca  if you are interested in coaching or helping with Jackrabbits and Bunnies - no experience needed!

Email programs@xcskiwhitehorse.ca  to be put on the waiting list for Jackrabbits or Bunnies.

For more information call the Program Manager, Sarah Murray at 668-4477 or e-mail her at programs@xcskiwhitehorse.ca

One of the main fundraisers for the ski club is the annual ski swap and winter fair which is on the morning of Saturday, October 15.  We need your old gear to make the swap a success! All used but good quality winter sports gear welcome. This includes nordic and downhill skis, boots, poles, snowboards, hockey skates, tobaggons, curling brooms and so on.

Drop off times for that old gear

• Wednesday, October 12 and Thursday,   October 13 from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. in the waxroom
• Friday October 14:  4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Grey Mountain Room

Credit and debit cards are welcome, but cash and cheques may speed up your checkout process.  The club retains 15% + 5% goes to GST.

It takes many volunteers to make this event happen.  If you'd like to help out either before, during, or after the event, please call (668-4477) or email the Club office.

The Yukon Ski Team Blue Squad will be having a coffee and treats fundraiser at the Ski Swap (8:00-10:00).  Bring your cash to help support the ski team.

Do you want to ski the Mt Mac trails but you're not ready to buy a season pass?  Then go to the website to learn more about our  'Try Our Trails' day pass booklets. 

Replacing the old Christmas Booklets, the 'Try Our Trails' booklets will be offered throughout the season and will be available as of October 15. 

Wax Room Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Ski Base Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Changerooms and saunas open during these times as well. 

Memberships may be purchased and lockers renewed.  Sign up for season rentals and check the early season specials. 

After October 15 trail users should be ready to change over to winter mode.  Once there is snow on the trails and especially when packing has started, the only activities allowed will be skiing and snowshoeing. 

The annual fall meeting for people interested in being part of the volunteer grooming crew is on Wednesday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the Curling Club lounge.  New and returning groomers are encouraged to attend.  Please email or call (668-4477) the Club if you plan on attending.