Gray Wolves ascend Alberta Peak to celebrate birthday

Photos courtesy Poppy Borland
More than 20 members of the Gray Wolves Ski Club ascend Alberta Peak to ski down to celebrate the 80th birthday of club member Dave Bryan (holding the champagne bottle and glass). To mark the occasion, celebratory drinks were enjoyed on the peak and cake and other refreshments at Base Camp.

By Simon Fuger

Special to The SUN

Over 20 members of the Gray Wolves Ski Club ascended Alberta Peak and skied down to celebrate the 80th birthday of one of their members.

In a tradition that goes back many years, any member who turns 80 and wishes to hike to the top of Alberta Peak at the Wolf Creek Ski Area will be supported in their endeavor by a group of Gray Wolves to mark the occasion.

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