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Osler 42 - March 7th, 2025

Inspired by the idea of doing repeated laps of a hill until you have climbed the equivalent height of Mount Everest without mechanical aid such as a chairlift.The Osler 42 will see individuals or teams attempt to tackle as many laps as they can over an 8-hour period.

This event is all about charity and as a participation requirement, registrants will be raising funds for The Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation and Home Horizon.

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The Event
The event was inspired by the idea of doing repeated laps of a hill until you have climbed the equivalent height of Mount Everest (29,032 feet or 8,500 meters). The catch is that these laps must be done in one continuous effort without mechanical aid such as a chairlift.
In understanding that this is not an attainable goal for everyone, we wanted to create an opportunity for all to participate and achieve their own version of this feat. Enter The Osler 42…

The Osler 42 will see individuals or teams attempt to tackle as many laps as they can over an 8-hour period. This was done to allow everyone to be part of this amazing event focused on building community and helping people realize they are capable of more than they think, all while supporting two fantastic causes. Whether someone wants to tackle the day solo or is simply looking to push themselves to complete a couple of laps with a group of friends, we hope to create an opportunity for everyone.

The Cause
This event is all about charity and as a participation requirement, registrants will be raising funds for The Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation and Home Horizon.
As outdoor enthusiasts who live and play in a small community, we tend to utilize our local hospital more often than most. Therefore, when deciding on a cause for The Osler 42, we thought it would be most appropriate to give back to the hospital that has and continues to provide exceptional care to members of our community.

The CGMH Foundation is embarking on their biggest and boldest mission yet, to build South Georgian Bay’s Hospital of Tomorrow: expanding healthcare services for our fast-growing community, improving patient care and privacy, helping to retain and recruit top healthcare professionals and build on their strength in rural, interprofessional education and training. They are working to build the new hospital that South Georgian Bay needs and deserves. With your help, the new facility will be ready to support all of us when we need it most- when tomorrow comes. Join the $100 Million Campaign and learn more about the Hospital of Tomorrow at cgmhf.com/tomorrowshospital.

While many of us within the ski community take having a stable environment for granted, be it in our homes or on the slopes, there are those in our community who find themselves in precarious situations. Therefore, seeing the success of last year’s event, we sought to choose a second organization that looks to help those who are most vulnerable in our community, Home Horizon.

Home Horizon’s core programs are designed to provide comprehensive support to youth in need. At the heart of our services is the Barbara Weider House, a transitional housing program for youth aged 16–24. It offers a safe, stable place to live while participants work toward independence, with access to personalized support and resources tailored to their needs.

Our Outreach Program extends support to youth aged 16–29 across South Georgian Bay, meeting them where they are to provide essential services like basic needs assistance, housing support, and referrals to resources for mental health, physical health, education, and employment.

Our Supporters
We are excited to have Black Spruce Designs supporting the event once again by creating some amazing trophies for our winners! Black Spruce Designs focuses on metal fabrication for residential and commercial projects, maintaining an artistic expression while keeping a keen attention to detail is the top priority. The goal is simple; to create pieces that push boundaries and exceed every customer’s expectation for their project. 

New this year, we are very excited to have Olway fueled as they push their limits.
Olway, is a sports nutrition brand founded in Collingwood empowering athletes to perform by creating performance fueling solutions for everyday use. Olway recognized that existing performance nutrition options were far too expensive and tended to be built for professional athletes. They're doing something no one has done in the industry before, creating performance fueling solutions that are built for the everyday athlete at a price point that allows athletes to use it for every session.

Whether you're touring up Osler on March 7th, playing hockey on a Tuesday night, at a workout class, or cycling up the escarpment, Olway will help you perform your best.

Event Rules
  • There is no cap on the size of your team.
  • Teams are not required to participate at all times during the 8-hour period.
  • Participants must stay on the marked course while completing official laps.
  • Each participant is responsible for carrying their passport while on the course so that laps can be counted.
  • Only laps completed between 8:00am and 4:00pm on Friday March 7th will be counted towards the official results.
  • Helmets are mandatory while skiing downhill for all participants.
  • Only touring skis and splitboards will be permitted while on the course. Unfortunately, snowshoes and/or boot packing will not be allowed.
  • All participants must adhere to the Mountain Code of Conduct.

Q&A

When will the event take place?
The official event will take place between 8:00am and 4:00pm on Friday March 7th, 2025, with awards to follow.

The full schedule will be sent to participants closer to the event date.
Are there age restrictions for participating?
Anyone age 18 or older is encouraged to participate, provided they have the proper equipment.
What run will the event be on?
The exact route will be dependent on snow conditions. Details will be released closer to the event.
How much does it cost to register?
There is no cost to participate! In lieu of a registration fee, all participants are encouraged to make a donation to the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation and Home Horizon.
Where do I make a donation?
All donations to the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation can be made through their donation portal: https://cgmhf.com/event/osler-42/

All donations to Home Horizon can be made through their donation portal: https://www.homehorizon.ca/local-third-events-now-2024-1-1
For what can I receive a tax receipt?
Tax receipts will be automatically issued for each donation received.
Can I hike the hill and ski down?
No. Only participants who have touring skis or a split board will be allowed to participate.
How good of a skier/boarder do I need to be to participate?
As long as you are capable of safely descending an easy black diamond run, you will be more than capable of completing the lap.
Is participation restricted to Osler members?
No. With the goal being to build community, this event is open to anyone, regardless of where you ski!
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected]

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TO:  THE OSLER BLUFF SKI CLUB LIMITED, and its directors, officers, employees, instructors, coaches, agents, representatives, volunteers, independent contractors, subcontractors, invitees, event sponsors and their respective successors, assigns and representatives (the “Club”); and
       
ALL SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORS AND ORGANIZATIONS, and their directors, officers, employees, instructors, coaches, agents, representatives, volunteers, independent contractors, subcontractors, invitees, sponsors and their respective successors, assigns and representatives;
(all of whom are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Releasees”).

DEFINITIONS:
        In this Agreement:
  1. the term “Activities” shall include skiing, snowboarding, alternative skiing such as skinning, skate skiing, classic, Nordic, and back country, terrain park, racing, skating, hockey, mountain biking on roads and trails, hiking, trail running, volleyball, basketball, soccer, tennis, pickle ball, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, snorkelling, caving, climbing, triathlon, dancing, strength and conditioning, health and fitness such as yoga, sport stretching, movement classes, and Pilates, demonstrations, social activities, and any other activity offered or permitted by the Club; 
  2. the terms “programs” and “lessons” shall include any or all supervision, instruction, training and competition, and ancillary or related activities, in relation to one or more of the Activities, and includes all related day camps and event series; 
  3. the term “Special Event Sponsors and Organizations” shall include any individual, corporation, association, institution or organization that is associated with a Special Event as an organizer, promoter, sponsor or advertiser; and
  4. the term “Special Event(s)” shall include an event involving one or more of the Activities which is organized, conducted, sponsored or permitted by the Releasees.
 
ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
I am aware that the Activities, programs, lessons and Special Events involve many risks, dangers and hazards which may result in injury, loss, damage or death including, but not limited to:
  1. drowning, variable water temperature and water conditions including waves and currents;
  2. collisions with vehicular, boat, pedestrian or other traffic, and collisions with other riders, users, participants, spectators, or natural or man-made objects or elements;
  3. the condition of, and variations in surface and subsurface conditions of roads, courts, trails and terrain, howsoever caused or arising and including but not limited to exposed or partially exposed holes, rocks, earth, ice, logs, mud, ruts, bumps, roots, holes, drop-offs, and other natural and man-made objects, elements, and features;
  4. slipping, tripping or falling, including falling from heights;
  5. variations in and steepness of the terrain and challenging trail design;
  6. exposure to variations or extremes in weather including snow, rain, lightening, fog, wind, heat, and sun;
  7. being struck by falling trees, branches, rocks or by other equipment or objects involved in the Activities;
  8. carelessness or negligence of other persons including but not limited to riders, users, participants, competitors, spectators or course officials;
  9. equipment failure;
  10. loss of balance or control;
  11. becoming lost or separated from a group;
  12. slippery surfaces, gravel, snow or ice accumulation, and water on or in parking lots, roadways, stairways, walkways, decks, lodges and buildings;
  13. failure to act safely or within one’s own ability or to stay within designated areas;
  14. onset or aggravation of pre-existing injury or medical condition;
  15. sprains, strains, cuts, bruises, abrasions, pinching injuries, over-exertion, exhaustion;
  16. exposure to viruses or bacteria on surfaces, from contact with or proximity to other individuals on the premises, or from contaminated food and beverages;
  17. intoxication;
  18. theft of or damage to personal property.
I am also aware that the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above exist throughout the property owned, leased, licensed or used by The Osler Bluff Ski Club Limited and/or the other Releasees including the trails and beyond and the buildings and structures located thereon, and that many hazards are unmarked.  I confirm that I am aware that such risks may cause or result in personal injury, death or property damage or loss to me. 

I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS

In consideration of the Releasees permitting me to participate in the Activities, programs and lessons and/or Special Events and in consideration of the Releasees permitting me to use the pool, reservoir, trails, property, roads, race courses, buildings, lodges and other area facilities located on property owned, leased, licensed or used by The Osler Bluff Ski Club Limited and/or the other Releasees (hereinafter “the facilities”), and for accepting my application to participate in the Activities, programs and lessons and/or Special Events, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, I hereby agree as follows:
 
  1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against THE RELEASEES, and TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury including death that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer, resulting from either my participation in the Activities, programs and lessons and/or Special Events or my use of or my presence on the facilities and property owned or leased by The Osler Bluff Ski Club Limited, DUE TO ANY OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS DESCRIBED ABOVE OR ANY OTHER RISKS, DANGERS OR HAZARDS REASONABLY ASSOCIATED WITH THESE ACTIVITIES ON THE SAID FACILITIES AND PROPERTY OR ELSEWHERE;

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2.This Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, including in the event of my death or incapacity.
3. This Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and no other jurisdiction; and
4. Any litigation or other legal proceeding or claim involving me and the Releasees shall be brought solely within the Province of Ontario and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of Ontario.
5. I consent to photographs and video taken of me while I am participating in the Activities, programs and lessons and/or Special Events and when I am using the facilities and property owned, leased, licensed or used by The Osler Bluff Ski Club Limited and/or the other Releasees, and to the publication of such photographs and video by the Releasees for advertising, promotional, educational and marketing purposes in all media including internet.  I release the Releasees from any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form, whether intentional or otherwise which may occur or be produced in the taking of said picture or video and the publication thereof.  I also waive any right that I may have to inspect and/or approve the finished product that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied, and the right to any remuneration for the use of my image.
6. I confirm that I am authorized to accept the terms of this Agreement on behalf of myself and the individials listed above and that all such above-listed individuals shall be bound by the terms herein as a condition of their participation in the Activities, programs and lessons and/or Special Events, and their use of the facilities. 
 






























































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