The Fukawi Tribe of Alpine Ski Club

We had the pleasure to enjoy Family Day at Alpine Ski Club in Collingwood, Ontario, this last weekend. This private ski club resort is Ontario's finest destination in my opinion. The combination of friendly atmosphere, outdoor patio, well designed lift systems, well groomed runs and excellent ski school and race program makes this club my choice destination in Ontario.

On one particular chair ride, I met a member of the famed Fukawi Ski Tribe of Alpine. Apparently, they were a group of 40 skiers, now in their late 70's and eighties, who would do annual ski trips together. One thing led to another and with deteriorating health with age, the tribe is down to four skiers.

As an ageing boomer myself, I can often feel the impacts of age on my skeletal system and could relate to the Fukawi Tribe decline. What is the Fukawi Tribe name from? Well, it appears that once upon a time, there was a young indian lost in the tall grass of Southern Africa. He jumped out of the brush and said "where the Fukawi? And that is the story of the Fukawi Tribe.

The Zen Lesson of the story is - enjoy skiing while you can, time waits for no man.

The Adventure Guy