We are back!!! Stay tuned for a Site Re-Launch!!! - In the mean while, I will post what has happened to our club

Westside Salutes the new Frankenstein Trail @ The Cuts! Click to enlarge full screen

Can you say Special?

While those who did not venture to the Westside yesterday would never believe it, John and Dave upheld the institution and all that is "WESTSIDE" last night as we ventured "off Pisse " to enjoy all that mother nature can offer on a quite April 8th evening. Johnny's bowl was prime! powder runs galore. The base was frozen and we excelled!!!!

Mother nature sure has been good to us, hasn't she Deano? You know what they say one man's poison .... Any way we the keepers of the trails want you to know that last night was even better than the last. While we have promised not to judge others, Dave believes that there are times you should not prioritize friendship and membership over other things like couch time. After all what good are we to our families if we do not commit to ensure our health. (Oh well they can spend it while your 6ft under).

Yes Dave it is true we are here for a good time, but not a long time.

Sorry you missed it boys and girls. There is always next year.

Let's schedule the bike clinic night.

Westside
Out!

PS - Special shout out to Tracy Steinbach - "You guys are insane". - Trace -You got that right sister! Crazy like a Westsider!

April on the westSide!!!

Sorry Dean, Joe, Eric, and other so called members..........boy did you miss a good one!

Dave "Peak was run of the night".

Dietmar "Blue was nice - a little sticky"

Rich "Suicide was painless (49sec Joe new record)."

John "unbelieveable conditions - we have not gone that fast since Solden!! Tears of Joy. Tomorrow will be even better!!!!!! Let's see if other members join us!!! Steph are you in?

Steph Says Hi!!!!!

To commemorate Tommy's birthday we present a Picture of Steph Krug! We realized we have missed out on having a founding member present on our Blog!!!! A few of last yrs shots for the record as well !!!

First Pics !!!

Yes we are proud ( Treena you will understand !) to meet you and your new family!

Rich why have you been hiding her?

Congrats to your new family from Waterloo West Side Back Country Ski Club!!!!

Pretty special when people meet their soul mates!!!

Welcome Home Rich!

Rich Accepts WWBSCS Token of congratulations! Rich introduces us to the new extended family! Don't worry Rich they won't think we are that weird! (What you ski - at night?)

Strap them on!!!!!!!

Still a Mystery. Rich, Anyone?

She is still a mystery - Dietmar shares a possible photo.

Joe - I hear you have one leaked from family members?

Rich are you still hiding her?

WWBCSC Member Announces his Marriage

Founding member Richard McCallum announces he is married!!! Congrats from all of us Rich. Rich welcomed Treena into his life August 31st in Reno!!!

News Flash - Weather and Jeff

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More fluries predicted West side weather cam shows strong base.

Jeff is Back!!!! Some might remember Jeff Bailey as the resilient skier who returned after an injury only to last less than an hour and be laid up with a ACL injury. Well you heard it here - Jeff is returning for a three-peat. Of course we hope he is not injured! Jeff you really have the West Side Spirit!!!! Dean - your responsible for this guy! WWBCS is not responsible for any injuries caused by the "volunteers" who willing take the risks to participate in our extreme sport outings. The founders nor the participants are liable for any of their actions. For those with a short memory you maywant to view the video brief of Jeff and his fateful fall in 2006.

First Night Westside!!!

WWBCS records its earliest ski in history with a November 17th event. Great conditions, a little sticky (see photo of scraping ).

Joe - Fresh off the Hawaiian honeymoon, is smiling.

Life behind bars.....

Sept 20 08 WestSide Goes North to Three Stage

After enjoying a great night of festivities at Dietmars cottage Westside members Dave, Joe, John and guest Ed take on the trails at Three Stage Collingwood.

This should become a regular event!!!

Aug 15 08 Tommy's Farwell Ride!

"EdmonTom" Schneider gets in his last ride before heading out west. Rich and Joe drop by after a round of golf. Tom - You will be missed!!! Be sure to visit during ski season!!!

July 08 - Rainy Sunday ride

Guests Brendan and Ed take in the Hydro Cuts and find nirvana in the mud!!! Did someone say summer is coming??

June 08 - Dean and John

Dean & John decide that they will focus positive energy to help the "Team"!!!

Defran rides hard May 08

Dave Defran joins us and shows off his new light system

Big Night

Big day for a Ski !!!!!! Thanks to Mikal we have the stats. Dave, John, Rich,
Dietmar, Tom, and Mikal head out for a big one. Deep and controllable. Actually
quite warm and misty as the night went on. Doctors pass hill poses a challenge for
all as only DD and Tom make it down. Can you say deep?
Mikal sets a new Blue Run jump record with 9.1 m and proceeds to fall. We all try again.
We all end the night at Cabana with our host Dave and Toast to the best birthday
ski for me.
John P.
PS Dean you missed a good one.
Summary Data
Total Time (h:m:s)
3:06:34
15:55 pace
Moving Time (h:m:s)
1:43:33
8:50 pace
Distance (km)
11.71
Moving Speed (kph)
6.8 avg.
40.0 max.
Elevation Gain (m)
+700 / -706

Temperature (°C)
-2°C avg.
-1°C high
Wind Speed ( kph)
N 0.0 avg.
N 0.0 max.

GPS Signal Quality
Fair
GPS Unit Elevation


Next Stop - The Grand Voyage - We depart March 1 2007 return Mar 4th. I can't wait!!

Missing Doug

Johnny,

 

Thanks for the great write-up on Doug.  I actually miss him already, I had a lot of good times visiting him over the past couple years.  It’s our job to make sure those bastards at the city keep up with their promise to keep his land as true green space for hikers, bikers, joggers, etc. and not just another urban park.  It’s too bad we didn’t know Doug when he sold the land to the City.  I’m sure he would have sold it to us with the same commitment to preserve it.  At $200,000 for the 60+ acres I think we could have raised the dough – then we really could have had a full blown outdoor club.  Maybe we could have called it the McNally Mountain Bike and Back Country Ski Club – proprietors: The West Side Boys.

 

It’s too bad we all had work responsibilities after the funeral – Johnny and I would have happily spent the whole afternoon toasting Doug’s spirit with Jim Brickman.  The picture of Dean drinking a beer is pretty incriminating –but I can vouch for him that is actually non-alcoholic.

 

Cheers - Tommy

Doug McNally Passes

Obituaries - Sep. 16, 2006
Douglas McNally 1922 - 2006 Passed away quietly in his sleep, at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on September 15, 2006 in his 85th year. Doug devoted his life to the outdoors on his Tree Farm off Wideman Road, near Erbsville. Doug's passion for the environment inspired him to generously offer his greenbelt, known as the McNally Lands to the City of Waterloo, to be enjoyed by future generations. Doug was an environmentalist long before it was fashionable and remained true to his convictions throughout his entire life. ...... (Doug pictured in his June 2004 visit with the West Side.)

Doug was a friend of the Waterloo Westside Back Country Ski club who supported our outdoor spirt and inspired us to care for the forest he helped to create. We appreciate his enthusiasm, the challneges he encountered in a not so eco-friendly, high growth world. Doug you will be remembered and we will continue to honour him regualarily in the use of the McNally trails. Since he gave us permission to "use the land as long as you take care of it" we have collectively stood up for the environement and responsible use of the surrounding area. Doug beleived that we all must play a role in the use and protection of places where people can enjoy nature and all its wonders.

Doug will be missed. However his spirit and concern for the greenbelt that he has protected will live on as long as the WWBSC is intact. Doug we value what you have nurtured for so long!!!

Deathbridge comes back to haunt

Ok, This what goes around thing is really scary. Dietmar moves in we gain a friend - in the process we meet someone who we really doubted liked skiers - the word is she wants to join. I let her know that we begin training in the fall. Dean - she really wants to speak with you.

Mud paddeling at the hydrolines - 18-May-2006

Blog update from Hong Kong thanks to the great Blackberry technology I figured out how to post the pictures from our last bike trip in May-18 the night before I left to Germany.

Dave, Jonny, Joe and Dietmar went out for a nice bike trip to the hydrolines. Dean wimped out because he just came back from TX and had some private duties to fulfill.

Joe hurt his butt big time falling on a tree!

More pictures will be added!

But for the grace of god we go...... to Chicopee

March 23rd was a Big night of hills. After we all wrapped family and business commitments, off to chicopee we go. Members Dean, Dietmar, Rich, Dave, John, just can't get enough. Tom is out with shoulder injuries - (ouch).

When you reflect on what makes a team strong it always comes back to commitment. Tonight we surely should be committed.

After ducking police on patrol, narrow bike bridges and lots of green patches we found the motherload. Who said we can't ski? (aside from the authorities). Chicopee sets up for a snow mobile jumping event as we ski - the "carnies are asleep in their trailers".

After numerous climbs to warm up we begin the downhill challenge and boy was it fast and not really controllable for turning. After many styles it was finally the Chinese downhill that took the cup - Dave out in front Diemar and Dean in hot pursuit. John and Rich on the camera. A night to remember Video footage not available in this medium but can be shared. Just e-mail.

The Weather Giveth ... and Takes away

Well those of little faith would say it is over - however the True West Sider would know that "it ain't over 'till its over". Just 2 short years ago Members Rich and John Skiied right through to April 13th. Sounds crazy but I think we could have repeat - at least one April ski if all goes well. Just a round the corner is snow and we are now on high alert - for the next three weeks we will be on a ski - when available schedule - meaning that if there is snow we must go!! So warn the Family - heck bring them along. The Season closer is targeted to be March 31st - but lets see what we can do about that!!

Pray for snow!!!!!!! And in the mean time keep your tips up and don't let the weather get you down!!

Jeff's Update

Good News for West Side Fans following the fate of our Guest Jeff!!! He is on the mend and spirits are high. According to Mr. Donnelly " he is seriously considering his return to the West Side upon his recovery from accident #2". Well I guess there is no stopping you Jeff - three times is a charm!! Jeff - the West Side team wishes you all the best and speedy recovery! You definitely have the right spirit -you just can't keep a good man down.

Sunday Mar 5th

Fast and furious!
Good base, temp -4c.
Controllable. 17 k. What happened to all the fair weather members? Your missing the fair weather. Randy and 5ean who? TPB tripple header to close it at cabana.
members Dave, John, Deitmar, Tom.

Westside goes to Peaks Men's day

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Steep, Fast and full of big air!!
The team met at Peaks to leave our West Side mark on a big event. Full day of fun and high speed cruising. Peaks steep slopes meant lots of speed. Chineese downhills were the order of the day. Dave and John Square off for the Big air. Everyone tries and survives.
Thanks to Ed for the accomodations, John and Little Joe (sorry about the Shoulder Joe! Get well soon) for the tickets, Mike Kelly (why weren't you here?) and all that participated!!!!

Special Mention to Tom who began his stand up comedy act to the stage at Peaks. The evening ended with Dinner at Teds Dinner and wind down session where it usually begins - The cabana!! We all returned home alive and ready for the next back country adventure. - JP

Paricipants Dave, Rich, Tom, Deitmar, John, Ed, Andrew L, Andy Davis, Ted Pimm, Mike Atkinson,

Sunday Feb 25th

Antoher great Night - Dave, John and Tom carve up a storm. Tom takes Blue run and nearly hits Mimi and goes down hard. Another shoulder injury!!! When asked what now? Tom replies take me home!!

Thurs Feb 23rd

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Six Centimeters of fresh powder, fast yet controllable conditions... Does it get any better??

Bigggg night!! 23 km's. Ich bien vertig!!! Doctors Downhill was unbelievable - calculated it to 120 ft of vert drop. Then the jump everyone got air. Blue run Fantastic. The Edge was scary, Johnny's Bowl extreme, but the final outcrop bowl drift JP down hard!! Total altitude climbed was approx 1200 meters. Not bad for a bunch of 40 years olds!!