Our Programs
The Central Division is host to a variety of programs which enhance the education, and experience of our members.
Young Adult Patrollers
The YAP Program is for Students who are interested in patrolling.
Outdoor Emergency Care
The premier Outdoor First Aid and Certification training program in the United States.
Senior Program
The Senior Program is for tenured patrollers who are ready to take on leadership at their local patrol level.
Certified Program
The pennicle of Ski Patrolling is a Certified Patroller who has demonstrated excellence in all facets of patrolling.
Avalanche
An introductory course in avalanche awareness.
Awards
Recognition program for achievements as a member of the National Ski Patrol
Instructor Development
This program is for anyone who is ready to give back and help train the next generation of patrollers.
Mountain Bike Patrollers
Patrolling is a year-round program. When the snow melts, we ride bikes.
Outdoor Emergency Transportation
The Outdoor Emergency Transportation (OET) program provides NSP members with on-snow training for skiing, riding, telemark, and toboggan handling skills.
Mountain Travel and Rescue
The Mountain Travel and Rescue program within the National Ski Patrol focuses on advanced rescue techniques and backcountry safety for patrollers in mountainous environments.
Patroller 101
Patroller 101 is an introductory training course in the National Ski Patrol. It covers fundamental skills and knowledge for ski patrollers, including safety protocols.
Nordic
The National Ski Patrol Nordic program emphasizes cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, training patrollers for winter backcountry safety and rescue operations in Nordic terrain.
Recurring Annual Events
There are a variety of recurring events throughout the Central Division.
Fall Division Meeting
The first weekend after labor day is our Fall Division Meeting and Awards Banquet
Women's Clinic
The Women's Clinic, organized by the National Ski Patrol, offers tailored training and assistance for female ski patrollers, emphasizing their distinct needs and professional growth. While the clinics cover topics relevant to all individuals, we've observed that women often tend to engage more actively and feel more comfortable asking questions in a women-only environment. Therefore, our women's clinic events are exclusively for female participants. For anyone who does not attend this clinic, The Ski Festival, and Powderfall offer comparable programming based on the topics which presenters choose to submit.
Ski Festival
a training conference that focuses on enhancing the skills and knowledge of patrollers in alpine (downhill) skiing and snowboarding, with a particular emphasis on safety and rescue techniques in alpine terrain