Season's Greetings to our Lake Louise Ski Club Family!

As the snow blankets our beloved Lake Louise, we're gearing up for another thrilling ski season, and I can't help but share my excitement with each of you—our dedicated athletes, supportive parents, and the heart of our club, the fantastic administrators and coaching staff. The mountains are calling, and they're promising an extraordinary season ahead!

Rewind to my younger days (yes.... skiing for our friendly rivals, the Banff Alpine Racers!), I realize how these slopes didn't just shape my skiing but crafted lifelong memories and friendships. My parents, not knowing what they were getting themselves into as winter-intolerant Greeks when they registered my siblings and I for skiing, rapidly became part of the ski community which we are all a part of.  For them it meant learning a new sport, pride in volunteering to make the dozens of events and programs run effectively but the part that I believe was the most important was the life-long friendships that were formed through the ski community. Friendships that were forged in supporting our children but also supporting each other.  

Skiing, often seen as a solo adventure, is ironically one of the most social sports out there. Most of our time is spent sharing laughs on chairlifts, exchanging stories at the bottom of the slopes, or enjoying a beverage at the PK together after a day's adventure. This camaraderie is the spirit of the Lake Louise Ski Clubs.

This year, I'm throwing a friendly challenge to all parents: take a morning or afternoon to ski with someone from the club you haven't skied with before. All of the best friendships start on a chairlift!

As your President, I'm incredibly proud of our club's diversity—from our young Grizzlies mastering the basics, to the dynamism of our All Mountain Program, and the sheer talent of our Race and FIS athletes. We're not just about skiing; we're about nurturing lifelong enthusiasts of this beautiful sport.

So, as the holidays twinkle on the horizon, let's hit the slopes with enthusiasm and friendship. Here's to an amazing season and joyous holidays!

Dancer - the winning team from the Candycane Cup - Coach Cam, Zach, Isla R, Xi, Aubrey, Miho, Bertie and Kael

Stavros Carlos

President, Lake Louise Ski Clubs