March 10 Update

March Break is almost here!  Conditions are excellent, so you can look forward to lots of fun on the slopes, with all terrain open.  The Club will be operating daily through to Sunday March 20th.  Lifts operate from 9 to 3:30 today and tomorrow, then we switch to weekend / holiday hours 8:30 to 4:00 for the rest the Break.  Lots of activities going on too so please take a moment to review this week's update:


"Spring Forward" Sunday March 13th

You know spring is coming when it's time to "spring forward".  Clocks go forward in the wee hours of Sunday March 13th.  So we lose an hour's sleep and it will be a bit darker in the early morning - however we get to enjoy daylight longer in the evenings.  And the days just keep getting longer - in a good way!



Town Hall April 27th via ZOOM

As mentioned in the Project Generations Report emailed to members last Sunday, the Club will be hosting a Town Hall on Wednesday April 27th, 7:00 pm via ZOOM.  Agenda, sign up details etc. will be provided closer to the meeting date.  Mark your calendars!


Squire John's Demo Day This Sunday March 13th

Squire John's will be back for a demo day this coming Sunday March 13th.  Demo skis available, up to 40% off!  Check out the tent at the bottom of the National chair.  



Limited Availability of Craigleith Trail Map Blankets for sale - $80.00 + HST
 

Ladies Day has a limited quantity (only 30 blankets) available for sale.
 
If you would like to purchase a Craigleith Trail Map Blanket please fill out the online form on the Member Central page on the Club's website.
 
Once the blankets have all been sold the form will be taken down.


There Is Still Time To Buy Alpine Programs Fundraiser Raffle And 50/50 Tickets!

Alpine Programs Fundraisers support our promising athletes and amazing Alpine Programs initiatives across the club. We weren’t able to hold the traditional fundraising party this year - instead you can give back in two ways:
 
50/50 Draw: 
Win 50% of the total pot (worth thousands).
Raffle: 
Win one of these amazing prizes! Purchase one ticket for $100 or 3 for $250. Draw date March 31st. 

• 1 of 2 VIP Reserved Parking Spots in front of Base Lodge (value unknown!!!)
• Membership Dues
• Big White Ski/Stay Holiday (value $2500)
• Fat Bike (value $800)
• Pair Toronto Maple Leaf Tickets (game tbd)
• Pair of Skis
• $250 Gift Certificate from Summerhill Market
• Pair of Blundstones
• Plus...additional prizes to be added before draw date

 
How To Buy Your Tickets: Scan a QR Code online or on one of our posters located around the club. You can also purchase tickets from sellers at Apres Ski events until the draw on March 31st. 
 
Support Alpine Programs and buy your tickets today!



March Social at the Club

March Break is almost here, and we've got lots of fun social events to go with great on hill conditions.  

We kick off Friday night with night skiing on Little John from 5 to 8 pm and tobogganing at the carpet area from 5 to 6 pm - note that you must bring your own toboggan and helmets are required for all participants.  

We're also offering a Friday night dinner.   6 to 8 pm in the Base Lodge, advance reservations required.  
 
 
 

Saturday, March 19th - Skinanigans Into the Land of Dinosaurs & Whimsical Creatures

• Cardboard box derby
• Scavenger hunt
• Obstacle course
• Family photo booth
• And so much more!

 
Saturday, March 26th 

• Puddle Jump
• Craigleith Jam Band

March Break 5 Day Ticket Special

The Club will once again be offering the 5 Day March Break Ticket Special for guests.  It will be available for purchase on Monday March 14th and is valid through to and including Friday March 18th.  Five days of skiing for the price of 4!  Adults $360, Students $260 and Children (5 to 12) $260.
A reminder that guest reservations are required through March Break and guests 12 and up are required to be fully vaccinated according to Club policy.  


St. Patty's Day and National Championship Dual One Week Away!!!

Please join us for an EPIC St. Patty's day apres/evening where Craigleith will be hosting the FIS Nationals Dual on Little John!!  Celebrate, enjoy a fun "heavy app" themed buffet and head up the hill to watch some of the best racers in Canada battle it out in an exciting head to head fight for the gold!!
 
Inside the club you can also battle for some great items on the Silent Auction and be part of other fun surprises and giveaways.  All proceeds to the NZ Foundation in honour of Nik Zoricic.
 
Tickets for the buffet are now available on the Craigleith website - $30.00 for adults (including one free beer, courtesy of Steamwhistle Brewery) and $15.00 for kids under 12.  $1.00 from each adult meal will go to the NZ Foundation.
 
5:30 - 7:30 pm - St. Patty's Day themed Menu:
 
ADULTS:
- Mini Braised Beef Stuffed Yorkshire Puddings, Horseradish Aioli, Jus
- Shamrock Salad Lettuce Wraps: Live Sprouts, Sugar Snap Peas, Daikon Radish, Grainy Dijon Dressing
- Stuffed Mini Potato Skins: Bacon, Cheddar, Green Onion
- Mini Irish Nachos: Crispy Kettle Chips, House-made Beer Cheddar Sauce, Salsa, Scallions, Jalapenos, Cajun Spice
- Corned Beef Sliders: Shaved Corned Beef,Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Zesty Dressing, Slider Buns, and
- Crab Cakes with Irish Whiskey Aioli and
 
KIDS UNDER 12:
- Chicken fingers and fries
- Lucky Charm rice crispy square
- Soft drink



Volunteers Needed!

If you're a high school student looking for some volunteer hours or a member that is looking to give back - WE NEED YOU!  Volunteers needed to help with the NZ Fundraiser on Thursday, March 17 from 3 to 8 pm - or any hours in between!
 
For more information or to sign up for some fun please contact Diana at [email protected].   THANK YOU!!



Light up Little John!

Craigleith has entered Mackenzie’s Top Peak Contest with a chance to win $50,000 to upgrade Little John’s lighting (our Peak) so we can enhance our popular Thursday Night Training series and offer more exciting events like the GDHL Dual Slalom and the 2020 NorAms.
 
Let’s rally together as a community to win!
 
How you can earn points:

1. Vote for Craigleith’s “Peak” on the Mackenzie Top Peak website https://tinyurl.com/yckn24s5.   One per household.
2. Post on Instagram, Facebook and/or Twitter using the hashtag #toppeakcraigleith2022

Please make sure your account is set to public so your hashtag can be counted in the points total. Make posts, not stories.  Post up to 3 x every day with winter-themed pictures – they don’t have to be taken at Craigleith so you can post anywhere!
        3. Take part in Weekly Challenges posted on Craigleith Alpine Programs Social pages:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigleithalpineprograms/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craigleithalpineprograms
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraigleithSki

Follow Craigleith Alpine Programs social pages for updates.
 
Let’s do this!     #toppeakcraigleith2022



Accessing / Cleaning Out Your Lockers

When your season comes to an end, we ask you to remove all items from your locker(s) – including all items stored on top of lockers - to allow for annual maintenance and cleaning.
 
The exception to this is for those members who select the Off Season Locker Program – please see the details outlined in the next section below.
We ask that you also remove your lock(s) however, all shelving, hooks and customized attachments can remain in the locker, providing you plan to pay for the same locker next year.
 
 
Members with lockers in the South Lodge should note that all lockers must be emptied by the end of the season, including locks and personal accessories

If you know you are not planning to use the same locker next year, please remove all belongings and advise Cindy Brown via email at [email protected] , so that you are not billed for the locker with your annual dues, and the locker can be put back into inventory and assigned to another member for next season.


Off Season Locker Rental Program

We are once again offering the locker program that provides members with the option to leave belongings in their locker during the off season.  Here are the details:

• the new program applies to Family Cupboard lockers in the Base, and North Lodges only.   All lockers in the South Lodge must be completely empty by the end of the ski season.  
• members who choose to leave their items in any of the above noted lockers during the off season are asked to advise or Cindy Brown ([email protected]) and provide their locker combination
• please leave only skis, snowboards, snowshoes, helmets, boots – we suggest you take home all clothing items as they may become fragrant and moldy (if left damp) during the season – and please be absolutely certain to throw out any perishable items to prevent infiltration of bugs, mice or other nasty stuff
• those who leave items stored in above noted lockers will be automatically invoiced $100 + HST after June 1, 2022 for a summer rental /storage fee 
• members are automatically assigned the same locker each season and regular locker fees will be billed accordingly with annual dues, unless lockers have been cancelled by the member
• requests to change lockers should be sent to Cindy Brown during the offseason –[email protected] 
• members with skis and snowboards in the South Lodge Ski Locker building are asked to remove those items at the end of their season – we advise against leaving items in this building over the summer as it does get very warm in there, which is not great for skis or boards – and we conduct annual cleaning and maintenance which requires the building to be empty
• any questions on this program ? please contact Cindy Brown via [email protected]

This Week's Bar Features!

Feature Wine: Bar Dog Cabernet Sauvignon 
Bar Dog Wineries is committed to supporting rescue shelters across North America in partnership with the Petfinder Foundation. While quantities last, every pour supports shelter food, supplies, and veterinary treatments.  That's awesome,
 
Sunday, March 13th Drink a Sierra Nevada to enter into the draw on Sunday, March 27th. Last Sunday Funday, and last chance to win a Swag Bag!
 
Please remember that you must have your member badge with you in order to charge to your account at the cafeteria and bar.


 

 
See you on the weekend!
Natalie Bennett
Assistant General Manager