Join the Patrol
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Outdoor Emergency Care
All Candidates start by completing an Outdoor Emergency Care class taught by Powder Ridge Ski Patrol Instructors. The National Ski Patrol supplies amazing resources that include textbooks and numerous online resources. Classes are hybrid learning, self-paced online and one night a week in person.
On-the-hill
During a candidates training season we meet every Sunday morning for training on the hill. During these training sessions we will develop the skills to maintain scene safety and patient transportation. We will also build on the emergency care skills with scenarios on the hill.
Pre - Requisites
Candidates should be able to ski or snowboard proficiently. That means you should be able to descend a black-diamond hill, exercise poise and control as well as perform a quick stop. Candidates will be able to build on their skills to safely transport patients down the hill.
Candidates do not need to have any first aid training. The Outdoor Emergency Care training is great for getting everyone ready to care for others, so bring your drive to learn and a passion to serve.
Cost of Joining
The training costs roughly $270, which includes your Outdoor Emergency Care book, Ski Patrol manual, National Ski Patrol dues and CPR certification. You will have to purchase an official Ski Patrol jacket or vest. Vests run about $120 new, and jackets are in the neighborhood of $250. You'll also need a pack for your medical supplies. These run from $25 and up. The supplies you'll need for your pack are around $25. The Powder Ridge Ski Patrol supplies you with medical gloves, bandages, tape and splints.
Perks for Patrollers
You will have 70+ people to ski / board with! Powder Ridge is a great place to volunteer, you ski for free whenever you're wearing your official Ski Patrol gear. And you'll get $50 season passes for immediate family members. You'll also get 18 complimentary passes to use however you like, plus there's 25% off all food / store purchases and free coffee! Each year the Ski Patrol gets a dedicated night at the tubing hill for a family / friends get together and chili cook off. We have an end of year banquet to celebrate the organization and the successes of the year.
