Suits, sweaters, and cat costumes: A trek through the ski scene

Sure, skiing is all about those exhilarating thrills,that rush of adrenaline that comes with careening down the side of a snow-covered mountain.

But it's sort of about fashiontoo.

Today weembarkon a sartorial journey through the Ottawa-Gatineau ski scene, from the sport's humble beginnings to the current day.

Let's kick things offin the late 19th-century, when big hats and mustaches were clearly in.

Fast forward to the 1930s note the pants and suspenders.

Onto the 1940s! Plaid has always been cool.

This dapper gent from the mid-50s broke out his suit and tie before hitting the local slopes.

Another 1950s shot, but we'll be honest: we're not really sure what's going on here.

Thisguy was a Redblacks fan before there were Redblacks.

And these skiers at Camp Fortune had strong sweater games.

Let's end with two thoroughly modern shots to showhow far we've come.