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The Central Division has started a new monthly recurring meeting for Patrol Reps in the
Snow sports are some of the most exhilarating, collegial and fun winter activities. But it is no fun to get hurt. Like driving a car, understanding safety etiquette and tips can make all the difference.
The National Ski Areas Association and the entire ski industry strive to provide tools and information to help our guests understand the importance of ski area safety — and it takes all of us. Learn more about how we can all have a safer time on the slopes, in every season.
The YAP Program is for Students who are interested in patrolling.
The premier Outdoor First Aid and Certification training program in the United States.
The Senior Program is for tenured patrollers who are ready to take on leadership at their local patrol level.
The pennicle of Ski Patrolling is a Certified Patroller who has demonstrated excellence in all facets of patrolling.
An introductory course in avalanche awareness.
Recognition program for achievements as a member of the National Ski Patrol
This program is for anyone who is ready to give back and help train the next generation of patrollers.
Patrolling is a year-round program. When the snow melts, we ride bikes.
The Outdoor Emergency Transportation (OET) program provides NSP members with on-snow training for skiing, riding, telemark, and toboggan handling skills.
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 is an introductory training course in the National Ski Patrol. It covers fundamental skills and knowledge for ski patrollers, including safety protocols.
The National Ski Patrol Nordic program emphasizes cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, training patrollers for winter backcountry safety and rescue operations in Nordic terrain.
The first weekend after labor day is our Fall Division Meeting and Awards Banquet
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.
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
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