COMMITMENT
Volunteer patrollers work scheduled weekend days throughout the season
Each season, part time patrollers volunteer a minimum of 10 weekend days, including a 2-day orientations/OEC training and 1 lift evacuation-training day
TRAINING DAY
• Attend the 8:00am morning meeting dressed out and ready to patrol. Patrol sweeps are generally off the mountain by about 5:30pm.
• Extensive on mountain training to include: skiing/riding, medical scenarios and protocols, mountain orientation, toboggan running, etc
• Candidates usually complete the on mountain training program within 2-4 months. Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) will be offered off-season and is usually 2 evenings/week for 8 weeks.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Excellent physical condition, capable of volunteering long hours, adverse winter conditions, at high altitudes
• Strong skier or rider able to safely access all areas of our terrain
• Successful completion of Outdoor Emergency Care (part of the training program) or equal / greater medical qualification.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide appropriate medical care, and rescue to injured guests
• Ski Terrain maintenance - boundary closures, ropes, signs, etc
• Snow safety work - trail assessment, directed skiing, obstacles marking
• Event coverage
• Assisting Powderhorn Mountain guests
BENEFITS:
• The best view in the world!
• Skiing/riding with a purpose
• Season Pass for you and your family members or giveaway comp passes
• Industry discounts
• Extended Mountain Safety Training opportunities
• Practicing and constantly improving your skills in a high alpine environment
• Part of a great team
• National Ski Patrol membership
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEER SKI PATROL?