Justin Graham    President Even before I started skiing as a teenager, I was aware of High Park Ski Club. I first learned about the club when it was profiled along with others in a local magazine.  It seemed like so much fun!  After graduating university, I talked a friend into joining with me, and was a member for 6 years.  After not skiing regularly for about 15 years, I wanted to get back into the sport, and since my old friends no longer skied, decided to rejoin HPSC, and have been a continuous member since 2007. We really are only as strong as a club as the connections we make with each other!  Because of close friendships and a desire to give back to the club I started to volunteer.  I have realized that the portfolios that I have assisted with have something to do with bringing our members together and in helping to make these connections!  My desire as President is to ensure that our members continue to develop these friendships and as a result strengthen our club. To paraphrase JFK, “Ask not what your ski club can do for you . . . “

Alpine Day Trips Director

I love being active and being outdoors. In past winters, I casually went skiing with friends, but never took any lessons or joined a club. In 2018, I wanted to improve my skiing skills and meet other skiers. I googled “ski club” and found High Park Ski Club’s website.

Since being a member, I have been blown away with the quality of lessons and trips the club offers. My skiing has greatly improved since taking lessons with the awesome HPSC instructors. In my second year I started to volunteer as bus captain for Saturday alpine trips, which I also did this season. I have such a blast meeting members, and being part of such a positive, active and winter-loving community.  In 2020 I decided to stand for the Director of Social Activities, since I love seeing the joy that social gatherings bring to members. While that has not been possible during the pandemic, I have learned a lot being part of the Board of Directors in how decisions are made and how the club runs.

I look forward to moving the club back to a more normal downhill season next year. 

Kim Wiebe 

Long Trips Director

Joining HPSC seemed almost like destiny to me.  My father grew up in High Park and along with his brother, strapped on wooden skis and skied down the hills in High Park.  I watched ski racing with him as a child and can remember hoping that one day I would get to try it.  That opportunity came in high school when I went on my first ski trip to Mount St Louis. I was hooked!  The toughest part in those days was making it up the ski hill without falling off the t-bar!  Trips to Tremblant, Jay Peak, Killington and Utah followed.  

Like some of you, I was busy with family activities and did not ski much for many years, but decided to get back into it and joined HPSC. I have never looked back, and for almost 20 years, skiing has become a big part of my life and planning ski trips became my passion. I've worked behind the scenes with the long trips committee for 15 years, volunteered as a trip leader on many trips, and have spent the last few years taking the lead in planning our charter trips.  I was honoured when Bill asked me to take over as Director. It's a big job that requires a team of experienced volunteers who, like me, are dedicated to providing the club with exciting new destinations and member favourites.  Experience skiing at many resorts over the years has been an essential part of understanding what will work for our members.  

My commitment to the club is to continue to offer the best experience and superior value trips to our members. You can trust that the long trips team will continue to be in safe hands.

Monica Sauer

Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing Director

I actually first joined HPSC with a friend as a downhill skier in around 1998. I then joined again in 2005 for cross-country skiing with another friend (as good cross-training for dragonboat paddling) and I have been with the club ever since. I very quickly started volunteering, first as a bus captain, then adding on Nordic weekend coordinator and then I served on the Board as the Director of Cross-country and Snowshoeing starting in 2012/13 until 2017/18. All along I continued to volunteer as bus captain as I find it a great way to meet all the new people. When I stepped down as Director, I continued as weekend coordinator as well. Throughout my time in the club I have gone on many of the long trips, including twice to Newfoundland (yes, I’ve been screeched in twice!) and numerous times to the Eastern Townships (where we always come home with the local cheese and beer); because they are so fun, I have led many of those long trips. When I first started with the club I was in breast cancer research, then eased over into teaching Biology at various universities; however, I am happy to say that I am retiring as of the end of June 2026 so now I can go skiing during the week and any week of the year!

Administration Director

Growing up, winter sports always felt like a world just out of reach, something I admired from a distance but never had the chance to experience myself. That all changed when I decided to take the leap and join HPSC with a goal of finally learning to snowboard. The instructors were not only highly skilled but also genuinely invested in helping newcomers feel confident and capable. Equally memorable was the atmosphere among the members: inclusive, encouraging, and full of good energy. It was the kind of community I wanted to be a part of. 

That experience is exactly what inspired me to get more involved. When the opportunity to serve as Director of Administration came up, it felt like a natural next step. In this role, I look forward to supporting the club's operations, improving how we communicate and organize, and contributing wherever I can behind the scenes. I'm honored to be part of the HPSC leadership team and excited for the seasons ahead.

Paul Dover

Membership Director

During college, I played in a number of bands, seriously with one in my last two years there. It turned out that we all graduated in the same year, and we decided to go professional. One lady we became friends with really liked our music and used to come see us often. In our conversations, I learned that she was with HPSC (turns out she was Director of Alpine Day Trips, no less !). I always wanted to learn how to ski, and when the band broke up, I joined High Park. I had never skied before, and the lessons were fantastic (never had a chance to develop any bad habits)!

It didn’t take long to see that volunteers really ran the Club, so after my first year, I volunteered to help sign up new members (this was done manually at the clubhouse back then). One thing led to another, and within a few years, I was running the cross-country day trips program, as well as helping as a Bus Captain. I’m still acting as Bus Captain on Nordic trips, and a few years ago, I received my 25+ year classification…..hard to believe where the time went!  Now retired, I am thrilled to be elected to the Board as Director of Membership and Volunteering, and to continue ‘giving back’ to the Club, which has Toronto’s best ski trips, lessons and members.

Tara Habibollahi

Finance Director

Having skied since the age of 10, I have always loved the excitement, freedom, and sense of adventure that comes with being on the mountain. In 2026, I joined the High Park Ski Club after being introduced to the club as a guest by a friend, and immediately felt connected to both the community and the club’s welcoming atmosphere. I especially appreciated the instructor-led lessons, which helped me pick up right where I left off, refine my skills, and grow even more confident as a skier — giving me the confidence to take on terrain parks, moguls, jumps, tricks, and even double black diamond runs I never thought I’d attempt before.

As a Rotman MBA graduate with a background in financial management and strategic planning, I am excited to bring both professionalism and passion to my role with HPSC. I value the club not only for the skiing, but for the friendships, shared experiences, and strong sense of community it creates. I look forward to contributing to the continued growth and positive member experience that make the High Park Ski Club such a special place.

Astrid Rayni

Co-Marketing Director

This past season marked a new chapter for me, as I finally tackled a lifelong dream: learning downhill skiing for the first time! What started with downhill quickly expanded, and I found myself embracing all things winter, including a snowshoeing outing and eagerly planning future XC trips. From the moment I joined HPSC, I felt incredibly welcomed by our community. What truly resonated with me was realizing that HPSC is so much more than just learning to ski. It's about sharing a passion for winter and building lasting connections. That positive experience quickly led me to volunteer with the Marketing team, where I loved crafting engaging Instagram content that celebrated our members and fostered growth. It was there I met Alexandria (Alex), who shared the same passion and vision for our club.

Now, I'm genuinely excited to serve as Co-Marketing Director with Alex! Professionally, I work in an advertising company, bringing a robust background in Strategy and Market Research. I believe this unique blend of creative vision and analytical skills will help innovate our outreach, engage more members, and bring the story of our club to life.

Michaela Sandhu

Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding Director (Snow School)  

I skied a bit as a child then not at all for decades. About 10 years ago a friend invited me to ski and I was hooked!  I mentioned how much fun it was to a gym-friend; he explained all the benefits of HPSC, and I joined the following week. Winter is now my favourite season. I have learned something from every lesson I’ve ever taken and love the opportunity to practise on big mountains on overnight or charter trips. The best part of HPSC is all the wonderful people and the amazing friends I’ve made. In fact, it was hard to find a picture for ‘just me’ for this bio.After joining the club, I quickly learned that the heart and soul of the club are the volunteers and ski instructors. I became an instructor about 6 years ago and have been volunteering for 9 - as a bus captain, transportation coordinator, “crossfit captain”, DOD, on the ski school executive and now as a board member. I also love teaching with the club because I get to share my love of the skiing with others. Looking forward to seeing you on the hill!

Peter Kovalchuk

IT Director

I was introduced to cross-country skiing by my parents at the age of 9. Our apartment building was 200m from the forest and every winter we would spend there almost every weekend skiing. When I came to Canada in 2000, I abandoned cross-country skiing and switched to alpine. For many years I was a self-taught skier and joining HPSC in 2021 was one of the best decisions I ever made. Club lessons provided me with an opportunity to become a much better skier. 

George Lorenz

Advisory Committee Chair