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History

Founding and Early Vision

Origins of Ski Culture in the Blue Mountains

The Alpine Ski Club traces its roots to the late 1950s, when a group of passionate Toronto-based skiers sought more challenging slopes than those offered at nearby resorts. They scouted the jagged ridge lines of the Niagara Escarpment north of Collingwood and identified an ideal north-facing slope tucked into a hollowed amphitheater of ancient limestone. In 1959, under the leadership of engineer Robert “Bob” Sinclair, the club secured a lease on 120 acres of Crown land, envisioning a private enclave where members could refine alpine technique year‑round.