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Our Patrol Rocks!
Outstanding Patrol in the Pacific Northwest Division
award presented in Seattle August 14, 2005.
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Support Your
Volunteer Ski Patrol!
They are the ones in red coats, in the early morning hours
setting up race fences, shoveling snow and working hard
to make sure your experience at the mountain is safe and
enjoyable. Your Ski Patrol puts in many hours of
training in order to take good care of you, should the
need arise. Please consider donating to the Ski
Patrol. All proceeds go toward first aid supplies and
equipment. Thank you!
Top of Chair #1 First Aid Station
Thanks to Ziegler's and everyone else
who
made this project happen. |
Mission: The
Ski Patrol at 49° North is committed to the highest
quality first aid in a friendly, family oriented outdoor
environment. 49° North Ski Patrol continually promotes
safe skiing and snowboarding to the public in a sincere
effort to reduce accidents and to make mountain sports
more enjoyable.
History:
The National Ski Patrol
(NSP), founded in 1938 by Charles M. (Minnie) Dole,
had followed its creed of "Service and Safety"
since the establishment of skiing as a popular sport
in the United States. The NSP has become the largest
winter rescue organization in the world. It is composed
of more than 28,500 members serving over 600 ski patrols
including volunteer, paid, alpine, snowboard and nordic
patrollers throughout the United States and certain
military areas in Europe.
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Please
come visit us anytime, we are located on the ground floor
in the southeast corner of the lodge. We look forward
to meeting you!
About
49º North Patrol: The
Ski Patrol began in 1972 at 49 and continues today with
96 current patrollers. There is a lot of diversity
on the patrol, our average age is 37. Our youngest patroller
is age16 and our oldest is age 73. The patrol consists
of individuals from different backgrounds and cultures.
Members of the patrol have various jobs and degrees in numerous
occupations, creating a true melting pot.
Join
the Patrol: 49°
North Ski Patrol offers you the chance to learn about emergency
care, search and rescue, avalanche control, lift evacuation,
mountaineering, toboggan handling, and other interesting
topics! You'll test your knowledge and skills with personalized
support from your area and fellow patrollers.
If you are interested in becoming a patroller please contact
the Patrol Director, Gary Deaver at509-935-6649 ext 612.
An application will need to be submitted and a personal
interview with a board representative will follow.
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High
Quality Instructors from the 49 Patrol facilitate
Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) training for qualified
candidates to become members of the National Ski Patrol.
OEC classes are usually offered in the Fall and are
scheduled two evenings a week for eight weeks.
Candidates are required to:
1. Pass a Ski Test (auxiliary
patrol exempt)
2. Complete the OEC class (OutdoorEmergency
Care)
3. Complete
CPR certification.
4. Complete
a minimum of 10 on-hill training days
5. Register with National Ski Patrol as Candidate |
There
are four types of Ski Patrollers:
Alpine
Patroller - A person who provides emergency care to
injured or ill guests; also may be responsible for a wide
variety of safety activities. This is a skiing, telemarking
or snowboard position.
Nordic
Patroller - A person who provides emergency care to
injured or ill guests; also may be responsible for a wide
variety of safety activities. This is a cross-country
skiing position.
Auxiliary
Patroller - A person who provides emergency care to
injured or ill guests, but does not transport the guests
off the hill. This person may help lead training and education
activities. Skiing or snowboard skills are helpful,
but not mandatory.
Medical
Associate - A volunteer physician who assists on in
Emergency Care training and general medical training of
patrollers. This position requires medical credentials.
Safety Tips and Suggestions: Get into shape.
Do not try to ski yourself into shape. You will enjoy
skiing more if you are physically fit. Drink plenty
of water; be careful not to become dehydrated. Wear
gloves or mittens and bring sun protection with you; 15+
sunscreen and a good pair of sunglasses to protect your
eyes. Know your limits. Stop before you become fatigued.
Most importantly, have fun and be safe.
Obtain
proper equipment. Be sure to have your ski or snowboard
bindings adjusted correctly at a local ski shop. You
can rent high quality ski or snowboard equipment from the
rental shop at 49. Take lessons. Like any activity,
you will improve with practice and guidance. 49 offers
an excellent ski school with Certified instructors.
Winter clothing, sun protection and sun glasses may
be purchased from the ski shop inside 49's lodge.
Above all remember Respect, Begets Respect!
Links
of Interest
National
Ski Patrol
Pacific Northwest Division
of the National Ski Patrol
National
Ski Patrol Safety Information
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