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JOIN
So, you want to join the ski patrol. Well, that is the first
step. Below is a list of what you'll need to do to become a member.
- Patrol Orientation Day. This is a day of fun and food. Usually
held in mid-March, it's a chance for you to ski with us, participate
in an "almost" real life triage or skier collision. Prepare
for lots of laughs. Lunch is always BBQ, and we check out your skiing
or snowboarding, and take you for a tour of the mountain.
- Outdoor emergency care (OEC) class. OEC has been compared
by some to EMT training, but replacing the urban ambulance-based care
with that of an outdoor, recreational environment. This fast-paced
class starts in the spring (March) and runs through May or June. You
will learn about first aid (check out oeczone.com).
Doing your homework is critical to success. Stay caught up. All of
the trainers want you to do well and are willing to work with you
if you have any problems.
- Chair evacuation. This is where you learn about evacuating
a chair if one goes "10-7." This is usually held on a weekend.
Be prepared for a long day and changing weather.
- S&T. That means ski and toboggan training. This is where
you will learn how to handle an empty and loaded toboggan. Teamwork
and communication are stressed and drilled.
- In-Snow first aid. Everything you learned in the OEC class
is reviewed, but this time it's in the snow. Performing the first
aid in snow is totally different than inside like the OEC class.
Be prepared for a long season. The training is draining, but well
worth it!
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