MARATHON, ON – It’s probably not news to most in town that the Ski Club has transitioned over to the Golf Club, but the Marathon Cross Country Ski Club (MCCSC) also held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday May 14, 2013 at St. John’s United Church, and with that, the 2012-13 Ski Season officially came to a close.  

Considering the rollercoaster weather we had this winter, MCCSC had a relatively successful year. Although day use was down compared to the previous year, memberships were slightly up. The Club managed to make a small profit, which was used to pay off some outstanding debts. And more good news ~ as a result there will be no increase in membership fees for next year!

Volunteers were the backbone of our success again this year.  From trail groomers, to chalet shift workers, to parents at ski lessons, to many, many more – each and everyone played an important role in making this another great year for Marathon Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Club.  So thank you, thank you, thank you, to everyone!

Kim and Leslie were among the first members of the newly formed ski club when it applied to be an incorporated, non-profit organization in the mid-eighties. Both have worked tirelessly over the past 30 years to plan, develop and maintain trails, organize club events, and promote the sport of cross-country skiing and, more recently, of snowshoeing, in the town of Marathon.

Many skiers in town have learned the basics of the sport under the pair’s instruction. Having essentially built the MCCSC into the excellent club that it is today, Kim and Leslie have made an invaluable contribution to the community of Marathon.