Rusty and Bill Reid

Hall of Fame

What started as a job as a tow operator and passion for skiing ended up as two lifetimes devoted to sport. Rusty and Bill Reid became active members of the Whitehorse Ski Club in 1958.

While Rusty competed on the slopes, Bill volunteered countless hours to build the Heckel Hill Chalet and tow facilities and the Mt. McIntyre Chalet. When he wasn’t operating the tow or packing the hill, leading as a timer, gate watcher and race chair, Bill managed to carve out even more time to organize the Nancy Green Alpine Ski League for Juniors. In addition to being active with their ski club, the Reids were also engaged members of the Yukon Ski Division. Bill led the division as president for ten years; he was also director of the Canada Ski Association for five years and took an active role on the organizing committee for the 1981 World CUp.

In the off-season the Reids spent their time competing in and organizing softball. Rusty played Women’s Softball from 1951 to 1981; she was selected for the all-star team for several consecutive years and played at many Canada Games and in Canadian Championships. Bill remained a dynamic community member by managing numerous teams with the Women’s Softball League over 20 years.

Rusty and Bill have always led: Both were founding members of the Yukon Sports Federation (now Sport Yukon) and served on the board of directors many times. Sport Yukon is better off for the contributions of Rusty and Bill Reid.