There is no typical auxiliary.  Rather than focusing on what an auxiliary patroller cannot do, lets focus on what they can do.    Auxiliary patrollers can do everything any other patroller can do with the exception of ski and toboggan tasks.  Many auxiliary patrollers do ski and can be first responders to incidents on the hill if area management is in agreement.  All patrollers should be recognized for their strengths, no matter  what the skill classification.  As we begin to focus on the auxiliary patrollers’ strengths and encourage them to excel through our leadership programs, we as an organization will reap the rewards our auxiliary patrollers can bring.

Some of our Senior Auxiliary Patrollers do participate in sled handling. They are interested in the prospect of dual registration with the National office as both Senior Auxiliary and Alpine Basic.  Through agreements with their local area management they continue to function as  alpine patrollers on the local level.  These people have chosen the Senior Auxiliary option to enhance leadership skills and provide entry into patrol leadership positions at home, region, division and even on the national level.  Take another look at our auxiliary patrollers.  Help them to help you by encouraging leadership development through the Senior Auxiliary program.  Capture the energy; utilize all of your resources.  For more information on the  Auxiliary and Senior Auxiliary Programs, contact the Central Division Auxiliary Supervisor or your Region Auxiliary Administrator.