UPDATE: The Tribune did receive an emailed response from the President of the Mt. Timothy Ski Society Board of Directors, Ryan Wonnacott.
He confirmed the board called next week’s meetings in order to discuss the status of the ski area as it relates to the upcoming season.
“As the Mt Timothy Ski Area is run by the not-for-profit Mt Timothy Ski Society, for now the meeting is for those that essentially “own” the ski area: Society members (season pass holders from 2016/17 and/or 2017/18).”
He said after society members have had a chance to discuss the ski hill’s status at those meetings, they will determine the next steps and how to communicate those, “including with other Mt Timothy patrons and the general public.”
Original story
The Mt. Timothy Ski Society Board of Directors has called for an “urgent” meeting with members next week to discuss the upcoming 2017/2018 season.
Two meetings have been scheduled – one in 100 Mile House Monday, Sept. 25 and another in Williams Lake Thursday, Sept. 28, according to a news release posted on Mt. Timothy’s website and e-mailed to society members Sept. 14.
Caroline Sheerer, general manager of Mt. Timothy since 2015, stated through an e-mailed response that any inquires regarding the current state of the hill and the nature of the meeting should be directed to the president of the board, noting it wasn’t her place to make any statements.
E-mails sent by the Tribune to the president of the board went unanswered.
Last season, Mt. Timothy enjoyed good snow conditions, particularly into February and March. The hill, however, also saw its share of challenges with one of its employees seriously injured last season in an incident that occurred during maintenance of the magic carpet.
Mt. Timothy has been in operation since 1988, due to the efforts of a group of volunteers, government grants and fundraising. According to its website, Mt. Timothy is “one of only a few” non-profit society run ski hills left in Western Canada.
It is governed by a board of nine directors and managed by one general manager and sees the bulk of its ticket sales sold the residents from the 100 Mile House and Williams Lake areas. It also caters to local school groups throughout the season.
The meeting in 100 Mile House will take place Monday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. at the United Church of 100 Mile House located at 169 Dogwood Cr. North.
The meeting in Williams Lake is scheduled to take place Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Williams Lake Seniors Activity Centre located by 176 North 4th Ave.
Mt. Timothy has been in operation since 1988, thanks to the efforts of a group of volunteers, government grants and fundraising.
According to its website, Mt. Timothy is “one of only a few” non-profit society run ski hills left in Western Canada.
It is governed by a board of nine directors and managed by one general manager and sees the bulk of its ticket sales sold the residents from the 100 Mile House and Williams Lake areas.
It also caters to local school groups throughout the season.
