Open the mountain

While on patrol, your day will start with a 8am briefing and then you are off to your assigned route to prepare for guests' arrival.   This include checking for boundary signs, inspecting the terrain parks and checking for obstacle debris.

Ensure safety

When a guest is injured on the mountain you are responsible to provide basic assessment, communications with emergency services, and safe transport.

Training

Ambassador for the community

As a ski patroller you represent the community of volunteers who dedicate their lives for the safety of the sport.  Interaction and education with the general public is an integral part of your duty.





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Sharpening the saw is always a top priority.  You will spend considerable time refining your skills and  practicing with various rescue equipment.





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​Closing the mountain with Tucker the patrol dog. If I were stuck in a tree well I'd be so happy to hear his bark!

Schedule a SWAP Day

SWAP Day, or Ski With A Patroller Day, is a great opportunity for you  to experience why and how we do what we do.  You'll start off the day with our morning briefing at 7:30am, help us open the mountain, check the lines, put out safety signs and ski the first runs.  You'll meet our leadership and your fellow patrollers, go on patrol and  respond to emergency calls with them.  This way you get a real sense if a patroller's life is for you.  ​