ABOUT
Stampede City Ski Club SCSC started in 1969. We're all about carving moments into friendships! Join us on our day and overnight trips and at Meet n Greet socials! Be a Member with Benefits.
1800 plus Meetup Members Strong! All our events are posted on Meetup with overnight trips being booked on our website, skicalgary.com. We posted about 650 events over the past 5 years during the winter season for a couple of thousand participants to help newbies, numerous week-end trips and monthly socials (September to April)!
We are volunteer-powered. Being a volunteer is an easy way to connect with people - be a Meet n Greeter, host an event, help someone new-to-the-sport, help out on the Executive or Social Media .
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Andrea
Derrick
Interm President
My passion for skiing was ignited early on when my father, being of Scandinavian descent, ensured as young children, my siblings and I learnt to ski and enjoy the outdoors in winter. From Toronto each weekend during the winter my family would trek up to Alpine Ski Club in Collingwood, ON and then onto St. Sauveur and Mont Tremblant in QC for my teens. In university, I skied occasionally at Ellicottville, NY. However, once into the working world, the opportunity and time to ski fell sharply and I did not ski for many, many years. That changed with my move to Vancouver. With Cypress Bowl and Grouse Mountain nearby, I enrolled my kids to learn to ski and got myself some new skis to keep up with them. Once again with my move to Calgary, AB my skiing days were put on hold for 8 years or so, but I knew in time I would return. That day came when a SCG Club member invited me to join a day trip to Lake Louise and my passion for skiing was reignited. Since then, I have never looked back. My passion for skiing was permanently embossed in my psyche and I have been carving memories into friendships ever since with the SCSC.
Social Media & Web Manager
Though a late comer to skiing, I have always been an outdoor enthusiast and adventurer. At a young age “The Lure of the Labrador” and the rugged beauty of Western Newfoundland satiated my need for outdoor adventure.
I always wanted to ski and watched the Crazy Canucks hurtle down mountains, but hockey was supreme then. I move west to Winnipeg in 1987, saw the rugged, raw beauty of the Rocky Mountains for the first time in 88 and was hooked. Exploring the Rockies and taking pictures became paramount in my protean world. In 2003 I caught the ski bug when my daughter, then 11, joined a downhill race club. I strapped on skis for the first time that December at Saint Sauveur, Quebec and it was a match made in snow.
I have skied incessantly at resorts east, west, and south ever since. In 2017 I was introduced to the SCSC through a get down, let loose, amazing 70’s style ski bus trip to Whitefish, Montana, complete with great people, revelry, dancing and oh yes, snowballs. I became a Calgarian in March, 2018, and finally realized my dream, to live on the doorstep of this marvelous mountain playground.
LIFETIME MEMBER
Pauline Schmidt
Lifetime Member
I joined the Club about 20 years ago when it was known as the Petroleum Ski Club and within the first year I was asked to join the Executive and the rest is history.
My current position is Past President & Director, (for the last 6 years) enables me to focus on those pesky details that need to be taken care of, such as the Annual Return, AGM materials and whatever else comes my way.
I haven't spent any time on the slopes the past number of years, with warmer climates calling me there, but never say never.
In the interim I will lift my wine glass by the pool and think about you all having the time of your life as well.
Team Members
Gerald Bruce
Director At Large
Gerald Bruce grew up in Montreal, Quebec, where he discovered skiing—starting with night runs at Mount Bruno and weekends on the icy, sticky slopes of the Eastern Townships at Owl’s Head. In the late 1970s, Gerald moved to Calgary for university work terms and experienced powder snow for the first time—deep, fluffy, and unforgettable. After several moves, including a stint in Toronto where Blue Mountain offered little powder, he knew the best solution was always a flight back to Calgary.
Returning permanently, Gerald embraced the Rockies, especially Castle Mountain, and joined Norquay’s RutRunners Program to sharpen his skills. For the past four years, he’s trained weekly and even enjoyed a dream cat-skiing trip with Monashee Powder Snowcats near Revelstoke.
Encouraged by friends from the Hash House Harriers, Gerald joined the Calgary Ski Group and was impressed by the organization, camaraderie, and fun. He looks forward to another great season and invites others to join the adventure.
Melanie Rock
Director At Large
Melanie Rock began to ski during childhood, and became serious about alpine skiing around 2010, as a family activity on winter weekends and vacations. In 2019, Melanie sought out ski groups based in Calgary, to make new friends and to continue to ski. Melanie’s first trip with what is now known as the Calgary Ski Group took place in January 2020, to Fernie Alpine Resort. The snow was abundant, and in just one weekend, Melanie made new friends in what felt like a safe space – not counting the terrain and the weather conditions! Melanie joined the Calgary Ski Group’s executive in 2025-2026, to give back to those who have welcomed her, and all those who have sustained this community over the years.
RANDALL KISH
Board Member
I’ve been skiing since I was 12, and it’s remained my favorite hobby ever since. Over the years, I’ve been deeply involved in the sport—racing competitively, instructing others, and serving on ski patrol. Each experience has strengthened my passion for the mountains and the ski community.
These days, I hold a season pass to Nakiska and make a point of exploring other ski areas throughout the season, always chasing new runs and great snow. Skiing continues to bring excitement, challenge, and camaraderie into my life.
I look forward to another fantastic season on the slopes and hope to see you all out there enjoying the ride!
ROD MEIER
Board Member
I discovered the Stampede City Ski Club about six or seven years ago and have been a proud member ever since. Exciting times are ahead as we transition into the Ski Calgary Group!
I’m from Saskatoon, where I’ve owned and managed charter and school bus companies for over 40 years, served on business and community boards, and now work full-time with Re/Max of Saskatoon—semi-retired, but still going strong.
My first time skiing was at Mount Blackstrap, a man-made “mountain” built for the 1971 Canada Winter Games. I was 14, tackling steep, icy runs in -30°C weather—classic Saskatchewan! In Grade 12, I joined a youth ski week in Banff, where we learned “expert” tips like wearing double socks and tightening laces hard before being let loose on Norquay.
Through the ’70s, weekend road trips to Banff were a ritual—cheap motels, mountain runs, and steak dinners for $1.99. Family trips to Big White capped it all off.
I’m thrilled to keep carving turns and friendships with you as part of the Ski Calgary Group.
Calvin Storey
Director At Large
From Toboggan Hill to the Rockies
My skiing journey began at age eight on a toboggan hill in southeastern Ontario. One Saturday, Dad handed me a pair of wooden skis with dog-strap bindings and sent me out to learn on my own. By the end of the day, I could turn slightly and reach the bottom without falling—I was hooked.
After a few winters, my parents bought me “real” ski gear: steel-edged skis, metal poles, and five-buckle boots from Sears. Soon I had friends joining me on trips to Mont Tremblant, Whiteface, and the Eastern Townships.
After college, I moved west to Calgary and first skied Sunshine in full winter conditions—soft snow, no sunshine. Later in Vancouver, I joined the Mount Seymour ski patrol, earning first tracks and friendships forged in the cold.
A job with CP Rail brought me back to Calgary, where I hosted Ski & Sun Tours for three seasons, traveling to Big Mountain (now Whitefish), Schweitzer, and BC resorts.
Then, in a twist of fate, I met Diane at a funeral. She asked, “So, do you ski?”—and that conversation led me to join the Ski Calgary Group. I’ve been part of this incredible community ever since.
