NORDIC MOUNTAIN SKI PATROL FAQ’S

• Do I have to be a skier?

Yes, however we define "skier" as one of the following:

• Snowboard
• Alpine Skier

• What are the benefits?

Camaraderie!  Seriously, this is one of the bigger benefits. We also enjoy helping the skiing public and getting opportunities to improve our own abilities. In terms of benefits offered by the area, we get a personal season pass as well as a “comp” ticket for every day we patrol. There is also a family season pass option. As you go through training we can explain the restrictions and requirements that go along with our “Free ticket” benefits. Patrollers who full fill their required commitments also enjoy discounts at many of the area facilities (cafeteria, sports shop, …).

• What is the time commitment to be on the patrol?

We ask patrollers to commit to 10 - 15 shifts per season. Please talk to a director for more details on the patrol commitments.

• What is the first aid training commitment?

Our Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) class runs from Early August through the first or second weekend in October. The classroom session runs (typically) Monday evenings from roughly 6pm to 10pm.

• What is the toboggan training commitment?

Our Alpine & Toboggan training requirement is 8 training sessions from early January until the A&T test in February.