January 27 Update

A great week and weekend coming up for skiing, boarding, snowshoeing, winter hiking, skinning, cross country skiing . . .  no shortage of fun options to enjoy all this great snow we have!  Sunshine will also be around quite a bit this week and temperatures are getting a little more seasonal.   And just one more weekend and then indoor food & beverage service can resume on Wednesday February 2nd.

Read on for this week’s update:


Terrain Features This Week

We've got some more fun new snow features, for both our younger aged program participants as well as the membership enjoyment's overall including rollers, a spine, and a banked turn.
We will also be keeping Birches "gate free" on both Saturday and Sunday mornings this weekend.
With all the fresh snow we have received, we are leaving a few areas ungroomed to let them "mogul up". Mogul areas, from north to south, are under the chair on Comet, skiers left of Birches, skiers right and under the chair on National and under the chair on Landslide.  

Have a great time enjoying the fabulous conditions!



Turning Up the “Fun Meter” – Upcoming Activities

We’ve got some great events planned starting Friday February 4th & Saturday February 5th and continuing through the season.  

The online events calendar will be filled with information as details are confirmed, so keep an eye on this bulletin and the events calendar so you can join in the fun!
Here's what we have planned so far:

Friday February 4th – the Winter Olympics Part 1 including Night Skiing and Dinner

• Night skiing on Little John from 5 to 8 pm – hot and cold drinks and snacks available for purchase through the cafeteria for those not attending the dinner
• Bar service available to 8 p.m.
• Be sure to pick up your Craigleith Family Olympics Passport at the front desk so you can get your Olympic points for attending the Friday Night Around the World Dinner! 
• Friday Night Buffet Dinner, 6 to 8 pm in the Base Lodge - Around the world theme to start of the Winter Olympics 2022 

Moroccan Sweet Potato: Apricots, Dried Cranberries, Spring Onions, Curry Lime Mayo, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Chef’s Garden Salad, French Lobster Bisque Soup Station, Italian Focaccia & Whipped Herb Butter, English Sunday Roast Beef, House-made Yorkshire Puddings & Jus, Denmark Roasted Root Vegetables with Roasted Chestnuts, Beijing Dim Sum Station – Live-Action
Kids: Polish Pierogi Station
 
Dessert:  Canadian Soft Serve Ice Cream Bar with Assorted Toppings

Adult: $40.00 + Tax 
Child 5 to 12: $18.00 + Tax
Child 4 and Under: Free 
 
Dinner reservations required – Book Now online through the Craigleith Calendar or Craigleith APP Calendar

Saturday February 5th – the Winter Olympics Part 2 Après

• Family Olympics Après to coincide with the start of the Winter Olympics
• Pick up your Craigleith Family Olympics Passport at the front desk and earn Olympic points at a variety of fun activities around the Club – complete your passport and receive your Craigleith Olympic Medal!
• Tobogganing off Zipper Carpet from 5 to 6pm
• Extended skiing on Little John until 8pm (including the GDHL night race)
• Hot & cold drinks and snacks available for purchase through the cafeteria to 8 pm
• Balloon twisters for the kids
• Axe Throwing from 4 to 6pm near the Base Lodge deck
• Olympic themed Après menu available for pre-order  - Asian Bento Box with vegan Asian spring rolls, mango noodle salad, ahi tuna endive boats and crab Rangoon with wonton chips - Book Now through the Craigleith Calendar or Craigleith APP Calendar
• Bar Service available to 8 pm 

Friday February 11th - Night Skiing, Dinner and Trivia

• Night skiing on Little John from 5 to 8 pm – hot and cold drinks and snacks available for purchase through the cafeteria for those not attending the dinner
• Bar service available to 8 p.m.
• Join DJ Matermix for Live Trivia and Tunes
• Friday Night Buffet Dinner, 6 to 8 pm in the Base Lodge

Spinach Salad with Quince Vinaigrette, Chef’s Soup of the Day, Grilled Flatbread Points, Live-Action Carvery: Papaya and Mango Stuffed Roast Pork Loin, Blackened Whitefish with Pineapple Salsa, Lemongrass Chicken and Pepper Skewers, Roasted Sweet Potato and Celery Root, Ocean-side Garden Vegetable Medley

Kids: Taco Station, Coleslaw Salad, Veggie Sticks & Dips, Pulled Pork and Breaded Chicken Tacos
Dessert Table:  Flambé Pineapple, Rum & Raisin Bread Pudding, Dulce de Leche Cheesecake

Adult: $40.00 + Tax
Child (5-12): $18.00 + Tax
Children 4 and Under: Free

• Saturday February 12th - Oysters and Bubbly Après Extended night skiing on Little John to 6 pm
• Hot & cold drinks and snacks available for purchase through the cafeteria to 6pm
• Bar service available to 6 pm
• Join us for Oyster and Bubbly Apres from 3pm to 6pm\
• Oyster are sold in the half dozen for $25 + tax.
• In addition to the Oyster and Bubbly, Roadrunner will be offering a Seaside Bento Box featuring Smoked Trout and Cream Cheese Spirals, Cold Gazpacho Skewers, ½ Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell, Sugar Donuts - $30 + tax

Oysters and Bento boxes must be pre-purchased as there is only a limited quantity available. 
   


More Fun Coming!

Plans are well underway for Family Day Weekend – you can look forward to night skiing, tobogganing, après activities, fireworks and more!  We will have more information to share with you soon!  The Club will be open Family Day Monday, as usual.  We will also continue to develop social opportunities and events through the remainder of the season and will provide regular updates and information as it becomes available. 



Ladies’ Day and Men’s Day

Here’s the scoop – for the short term.  Yes – we will be having Men’s Day on Friday February 25th, and Ladies’ Day on Friday March 4th !  YAY!
Tickets will be limited, available to members only via a Lottery System.  

Full details – everything you need to know about the lottery process including when the lottery opens, how it works, and eligibility rules - will be provided in a special bulletin – look for it this Friday January 28th . 


Kids’ Club is Back! Tickets On Sale Now!

This season Kids’ Club events will be held in the Playroom in the South Lodge from 4:30pm to 5:30pm with limited spots available. Kids will be required to wear a mask at all times during the Kids Club events. Kids will not be able to enter the Kids club events if they do not have a mask on.
Kids Club is open to kids 5 to 12 years old. Pre-registration is required for ALL kid’s club events.

• Par-T-Pets Saturday February 5th
• Birthday Party Après Saturday February 12th
• Lego Saturday February 19th  
• DIY Snow Globes Sunday February 20th
• Melt Beads Saturday February 26th
• Dino Dig Saturday March 5th

Register now via the Craigleith On Line Calendar or the Craigleith APP Calendar.



Squire John's Covid Coping Tips!

Need to reduce your Covid stress and overload?  Head into Squire Johns and purchase a set of Microspikes, perfect for hiking.  Enjoy the fresh air, beautiful scenery and the benefits of some enhanced outdoor activity.
Or maybe it is time for new skis, a new board or boots due to increased use!  Squire Johns next demo day at the club is Sat Feb 12.
If you've been feeling the cold with all this additional outdoor time, Squire Johns has plenty of toasty and fashionable clothing to keep you warm!
Remember - there is still a Squire Johns shop at Craigleith, it just has a temporary new look and location - the big trailer in front of the Base Lodge.
 
 


Roadrunner Food & Beverage Services

This week’s Takeout Dinner will be available from both North Lodge & Base Lodge from 4:00pm to 7:00pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Members can order takeout from www.roadrunnerfoods.ca 

This Sunday, January 30th we will be drawing for the Steamwhistle beer drinkers. Sunday, January 30th is "Drink a Spy Cider" day.  Our Rotational IPA tap is still Sierra Nevada "Hazy Little Thing".
 
Weekly features are updated online for Friday, January 28th to Sunday, January 30th (www.roadrunnerfoods.ca/shop/takeout)
 
We are also featuring a "Wine Pack" for a feature price of $125.00 plus tax for take home which contains the following wines: 
- Black River Malbec, Argentina
- Leaping Horse Cabernet Sauvignon, California
- Les Jamelles Sauvignon Blanc, France
- Bertioli Pinot Grigio, Italy
- Cazal Viel Rosé, France
- Cabert Prosecco, Italy
 
Available for order at https://roadrunnerfoods.ca/product/wine-pack/ and pick up at the club. 
 



Ski Across With Alpine – It’s On!

The Sunday Ski Across with Alpine is underway, available to Club members but not guests, or to ski or race classes.  Be sure to wear your Craigleith badge for identification when you are at Alpine.  Enjoy!  


Daily Health Check Update

We have updated the required daily health check to reflect changes from the Ontario government with respect to COVID protocols.  The updated health check can be accessed here  - please update your devices to access this new link and complete the health check before coming to the Club.



 

Look forward to seeing you for another terrific weekend!
 
Best regards,
 
Natalie Bennett
Assistant General Manager