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  Ski patrol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Patrollers are trained with the first aid necessary to stabilize and transport casualties to advanced care, often as EMT-B's or the National Ski Patrol's equivalent Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) technician's.
Patrollers are often well versed in avalanche search and rescue and other specialized techniques (e.g., chairlift evacuation, helicopter rappelling).
The National Ski Patrol (NSP) is the patrol governing body for the United States and some portions of Europe.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ski_patrol   (501 words)

  
 Mad River Mountain Ski Patrol
In addition to these items, the Ski Patrol adheres to strict health protocols which require the use of single use, sterile bandages, gloves, and equipment which means that assistance provided has a significant cost associated with it.
The MRM Ski Patrol is responsible for opening the ski hill in the morning.
During ski area operational hours, patrollers are expected to cover the slopes and watch for skiers/riders in need of assistance and provide emergency care when needed.
www.ski-patrol.org /faq.asp   (893 words)

  
 About the Ski Patrol
Ski patrol services are made available by ski areas to fulfill the safety and emergency medical needs of their patrons.
Depending on the ski area, membership in the NSP and training to its standards may be required to be a patroller.
Of course, there are costs associated with all of this.If you are interested in becoming a patroller, you should first contact the ski patrol departments at the ski areas where you would like to patrol to determine their local need and requirements.
www.donnerskipatrol.org /about2.htm   (679 words)

  
 Canadian Ski Patrol - Central Zone - Toronto Ski Show   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Canadian Ski Patrol - Ski Swap is held in conjunction with Outdoor Canada's Toronto Ski, Snowboard and Travel Show at the Automotive Building - Exhibition Place from October 12th to 15th, 2005.
Ski equipment to be accepted for sale must meet DIN standards and be in good condition.
Proceeds from the Ski Swap are used to further the efforts of the Canadian Ski Patrol in Safety Programs and assisting the skiing public.
www.skipatrol.on.ca /centralzone/content/view/78/107   (389 words)

  
 Canadian Ski Patrol - Central Zone - Home
The Canadian Ski Patrol creates and maintains its own training materials, and uses its own resources to certify all members on an annual basis in both first aid techniques and rescue methods.
Central Zone, which oversees operations in the Central Ontario region (which includes ski centres in the Barrie, Collingwood and Toronto area) is one of the largest zones in Canada, operating in over twenty resorts and with about 750 patrollers providing first response and services.
Ski Patrollers are active outdoor enthusiasts; in addition to their love of snow sports, many patrollers are avid mountain bikers, rock climbers, backpackers, canoeists, and pursue many other outdoor activities.
www.skipatrol.on.ca /centralzone/index.php?about   (882 words)

  
 Squaw Valley National Ski Patrol- Frequently Asked Questions
Ski around your assigned area, monitoring the radio and periodically checking in with the patrol leadership at the on-mountain patrol shack.
The volunteer patrol staff meets high standards of professionalism and receives special training over the course of two years that includes the emergency medical care and transportation of injured skiers.
The profile of the Squaw Valley National Ski Patrol member is that of a person willing to work hard, devote many hours, continually enhance personal knowledge and skills, and have a good time doing it.
www.squawskipatrol.org /faq.htm   (1268 words)

  
 Skipatrol.com -- The Alternative Ski Patrol
The lawsuit pertains to an incident in which a patrol candidate, John Kane, was killed during a ski training exercise in 1995 at Bear Mountain Ski Resort in California.
The local patrol is much more than an organized source of medical and emergency response personnel: the members are the grass roots of a national organization and need to feel a sense of value and importance from the top.
The risks created by providing ski patrol services are rightly borne by the resort, and in most cases mountain resorts have liability insurance policies that provide coverage for paid and volunteer patrollers.
www.skipatrol.com   (1692 words)

  
 49° North | Ski Patrol
The Ski Patrol at 49° North is committed to the highest quality first aid in a friendly, family oriented outdoor environment.
The National Ski Patrol (NSP), founded in 1938 by Charles M. (Minnie) Dole, had followed its creed of "Service and Safety" since the establishment of skiing as a popular sport in the United States.
It is composed of more than 28,500 members serving over 600 ski patrols including volunteer, paid, alpine, snowboard and nordic patrollers throughout the United States and certain military areas in Europe.
www.ski49n.com /patrol.asp   (660 words)

  
 Wintergreen Ski Patrol   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Wintergreen Ski Patrol was formed in 1975 to facilitate the need for people trained in first aid to serve the growing number of skiers at Wintergreen Resort.
All patrollers at Wintergreen are members of the National Ski Patrol, and are certified as Outdoor Emergency Care Technicians, a BLS level of training based on the standard EMT curriculum, with an emphasis on care in the skiing environment.
Skilled alpine, snowboard, and telemark patrollers all are able to perform the duties of a patroller, and all types of equipment are represented on the Wintergreen Ski Patrol.
www.wintergreenskipatrol.org /index.asp   (340 words)

  
 Mount Hood Ski Patrol
The Mount Hood Ski Patrol, the oldest patrol in the nation, traces its orgins back to 1937.
One of the largest single patrols, our members commit themselves to a minimum of 15 volunteer days on the hill and 7-10 additional training days each year.
We are the only patrol in the nation to support year-round skiing activities.
www.mthoodskipatrol.org /index.cfm?cat_id=2   (103 words)

  
 Ski Apache Patrol Home Page
The Ski Patrol at Ski Apache is comprised of both paid professionals and volunteer patrollers.
All of which are active members of the National Ski Patrol and we all report to the same supervisor.
Patroller - A person who provides emergency care to injured or ill area guests ; also may be responsible for a wide variety of area safety activities.
myweb.cableone.net /philiph/patrol   (858 words)

  
 Ski Patrol NSP at Clearfork Ski Area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
When a patroller is unable to attend his duty time, he is to notify his hill captain and get a replacement to insure that the slopes have adequate coverage.
Ski patrollers first aid skills are of prime importance; however, they must also be aware of the public image that they present to the public.
A ski patroller who has joined the patrol for the first year is classified as a candidate or K1.
www.skiclearfork.com /skipatrol.shtml   (1253 words)

  
 NSW Ski Patrol
The NSW Ski Patrol Association was formed in 1969 as a lobby group for the volunteer ski patrols of Perisher, Thredbo, Charlottes Pass and Guthega.
The main function of the NSW Ski Patrol Association is administrative.
The NSW Ski patrol Association is affiliated with the national body, the Australian Ski Patrol Association and the International Ski Patrol Organisation - FIPS.
www.nsw-ski-patrol.org.au   (256 words)

  
 SkiCentral - Ski Patrol
Registered member of the National Ski Patrol covering 60 km of non-groomed backountry trails in the Stanislaus National Forest, California.
PSPA educates, tests and certifies ski patrollers in ski safety, first aid skills, toboggan and ski techniques.
Ski patrol formed to serve nordic skiers in the Williamette Pass area, Oregon.
www.skicentral.com /skipatrol-2.html   (237 words)

  
 ski patrol jobs
Since ski patrollers may be called upon to render first aid to mountain staff, most ski resorts will require their paid patrollers obtain WCB certification as a matter of scheduling convenience.
While the Canadian Ski Patrol System has developed a complete course for its members which is excellent, paid patrollers are usually not required to take this.
The NSP is a U.S. based organization of approximately 27,000 members represent 98 percent of the paid and volunteer ski and snowboard patrollers in the United States.
skipatrol.wzone.com /jobs   (1093 words)

  
 North Carolina Snow Skiing
Hawksnest Ski Patrol is also known on the National level and our patrol includes a winner of the National Pro Patroller of the Year and National Alpine Patroller of the Year and this year, the National Patrol Director of the Year.
We are proud members of the National Ski Patrol and strictly adhere to the Standards, Policies and Code of Conduct established by the National Ski Patrol in 1964.
Ski and snowboard boots are designed to be warm so thick socks will just be in the way.
www.skihawk.com /skipatrol.htm   (678 words)

  
 Great Divide Ski Patrol   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Ski Patrol services at Great Divide are provided by both volunteers and area employees all of whom serve at the pleasure of Great Divide Snowsports.
Ski patrollers are trained in accordance with National Ski Patrol Outdoor Emergency Care Standards.
The Great Divide Ski Patrol was named Outstanding Alpine Ski Patrol of the year for the Northern Division of the National Ski Patrol for the 1999-2000 season at the Division meeting in September 2000.
www.greatdividemontana.com /ski_patrol.html   (234 words)

  
 Dartmouth Ski Patrol
The Dartmouth Ski Patrol was formed more than 60 years ago by students at Dartmouth College who recognized the need for people trained in first aid to serve the growing number of participants in winter sports in the area of the College.
The patrol is primarily responsible for the rescue and emergency care of customers, employees, and visitors to the Skiway during operating hours.
This will ensure that Dartmouth patrollers are well prepared not only to serve the Dartmouth Skiway, but as they graduate and leave the area, they will be able to serve their community as a ski patroller or emergency service provider, wherever they may be.
www.dartmouth.edu /~skipa/pages/info.htm   (838 words)

  
 National Ski Patrol Information and History
The National Ski Patrol (NSP) is a Federally Chartered nonprofit membership association dedicated to serving the public and the mountain recreation industry by providing education services about emergency care and safety.
In 1980, the National Ski Patrol was recognized as a Federal Charter by the United States Congress.
We encourage you to contact the Patrol Representatives at the ski areas of your choice to get an idea of the specific qualifications and experience they are seeking for their patrol members.
www.d.umn.edu /~lmpatrol/what_is_the_nsp.htm   (1590 words)

  
 Seven Springs Ski Patrol
The Seven Springs Ski Patrol is a volunteer organization of men and women who have dedicated themselves to public service on the slopes.
Since 1938, the nonprofit National Ski Patrol has dedicated itself to - and has become the preeminent authority on - serving the public and outdoor recreation industry by providing education and credentialing to emergency care and safety services providers.
The Seven Springs Ski Patrol presentation is maintained on a volunteer basis by Sam Strohm of the patrol and Jim Blauch of IT Consulting.
www.patrol.org /sssp/index.htm   (214 words)

  
 Santiam Pass Ski Patrol
Hoodoo Ski Area is located on the Santiam Pass which cuts through the Oregon Cascades between Salem and Bend.
The National Ski Patrol is a global organization with more than 22,000 volunteers and professionals who work in different local ski areas trying to promote a safe and positive skiing atmosphere.
During the winter season, each patroller is required to be on the hill from 3 to 5 shifts a month.
www.santiampassskipatrol.org   (224 words)

  
 Winter Park - Ski Patrol   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The main objective of being a member of the Winter Park Ski Patrol is to assist in caring for injured skiers, and making the mountain more enjoyable.
Ski with one of the top patrols in the country.
Upon passing ski ability test, candidates must certify as an outdoor emergency care technician with the Winter Park Ski Patrol during the fall of 2006.
www.skiwinterpark.com /employment/skipatrol.htm   (294 words)

  
 Ski Patrol   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Since 1938, members of the Loveland’s Volunteer Ski Patrol have worked with the area’s full-time professional ski patrol to keep the slopes safe and care for injured and ill skiers.
Loveland’s 150 volunteer patrollers are men and women aged 18 to 70+, married and single, all with an appreciation for each other and a love of skiing.
Skiing tryouts are held several times during the year.
www.skiloveland.com /skipatrol/ski_patrol.htm   (258 words)

  
 Loon Mountain Ski Patrol   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Loon Mountain Ski Patrol is a professional chapter of the National Ski Patrol.
The ski patrol also has 65 Ambassadors tasked with education and promotion of safe skiing and riding.
This ski a thon was held in 2005 and 2006 raising money for the Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care.
www.loonpatrol.org   (137 words)

  
 SkiCentral - Ski Patrol
Info for ski patrollers and other outdoor users who spend their work or recreation time in a remote environment.
The southern-most patrol in the National Ski Patrol (NSP) Eastern Division.
Ski patrol info for members and people visiting the Wisconsin resort.
www.skicentral.com /skipatrol.html   (226 words)

  
 Belleayre Ski Patrol
Like the Belleayre ski area, the BSP is family oriented with an outstanding student patroller training program.
The ski area procedures covers areas such as lift evacuation, toboggan handling, skiing skills, snow boarding skills, ski area safety, summit dispatcher, and various other daily procedures.
The Belleayre Ski Patrol would like to thank all those that have made contributions to the BSP or attended our annual chicken barbecue fund raiser.
www.belleayreskipatrol.org   (329 words)

  
 Home
The Juneau Ski Patrol is comprised of about 25 volunteers in our coastal Southeast Alaska community, providing support to Eaglecrest Ski Area, "The Best Little Ski Area in the World." The Juneau Ski Patrol is an affiliate of the National Ski Patrol, and our members are certified in Outdoor Emergency Care.
The patrol provides training in first aid, patrol related skiing, toboggan handling, lift evacuation, and avalanche education.
Our primary objectives are to ensure fun, safe skiing and snowboarding at Eaglecrest, and to provide emergency care and transport if things go awry.
www.juneauskipatrol.org   (114 words)

  
 Wolf Creek Ski Patrol
Our professional ski patrol is here to provide you with first aid and directions and can answer questions that will help you (our guest) enjoy our mountain.
Wolf Creek Ski Patrol also controls on a daily basis all potential avalanche areas.  Be aware that closures pertaining to these areas are for your safety and that violation of these closures is a serious matter under Colorado law.
The Wolf Creek Ski Patrol continuously ski the mountain to help with problems, give directions, identify hazards and control fast traffic.  Don’t be afraid to ask for their help.
www.wolfcreekski.com /patrol.asp   (232 words)

  
 Otter Ski Patrol History
The Otters have only had a few Patrol Directors since their inception, as they tend to hang on to the position for a while.
Our next director, Bill Canfield, was elected for ski season 1994, and has helped us make the change to being a part of American Ski Company's Killington Ski Patrol.
I was elected at the spring banquet and annual meeting in May of 1998, and am determined to help carry on the proud traditions of the patrol.
www.otterskipatrol.org /history.htm   (1269 words)

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