Junior Ski Patrol — Mountain Safety for Everyone In 2019, the International Ski & Snowboard Federation ‘FIS’ and the International Federation of Ski Patrollers ‘FIPS’ teamed up to enhance snow sports safety among youth worldwide. To achieve this goal, a kids’ snow safety course was developed known as the ‘Junior Ski Patrol,’ which merges key mountain safety fundamentals such as avalanche safety, CPR, and first aid with fun. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 27, 2023 0 Comments
Perisher Resort, Australia, to Scrap Volunteer Ski Patrol in 2024 Perisher Resort, Australia, has decided to discontinue the volunteer ski patrol that has worked alongside Perisher’s professional ski patrol for over 50 years in the winter of 2024. The decision was made to ensure “the delivery of consistent ski patrol services at Perisher Ski Resort.” The Perisher Ski Patrol Inc. (‘PSP’) has approximately 120 active members and is Australia’s largest […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 23, 2023 1 Comment
Telluride Ski Patrol Threatens to Strike if Contract Negotiations Not Finalized Before Season Starts Telluride ski patrol has threatened to strike if they don’t come to an agreement with the Telluride Ski Resort, CO, before the season starts. In a recent radio interview, Graham Hoffman, a ski patroller and the president of the ski patrol union in Telluride, said, “we’re not going to be willing to work without a contract.” Related: Should We Pay […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 17, 2022 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Ski Patrol at 11,166 Feet | Behind the Scenes With a Big Sky Resort, MT, Patroller [arve url="https://youtu.be/m9sxZrLZgj4"] SnowBrains | October 14, 2022 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Turbulence in the National Ski Patrol as CEO Chris Castilian Resigns The National Ski Patrol (NSP) bids farewell to CEO Chris Castilian, who resigned in August citing differences of perspective and in leadership not willing to adapt the organization’s priorities to stay relevant in a dynamic industry. Castilian’s full resignation (see below) and NSP’s official response both touch on long-time critiques of the venerable organization. The National Ski Patrol is a […] Industry News Dana Andresen | September 1, 2022 0 Comments
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Ski Patrol Avalanche Dogs Interview with Grand Targhee ski patroller and dog handler Casey O’Connor After a long day of ski patrolling, Casey O’Connor was kind enough to hop on the phone with me to take a deep dive into his experience and knowledge regarding ski patrol avalanche dogs. Casey currently works at Grand Targhee, WY, with his patrol dog, Mikko. Mikko is a […] Miles Wong | June 24, 2022 0 Comments
Ex-Ski Patroller Reaches Settlement With Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, After Being Let Go Almost exactly a year ago during the summer of 2021, Solitude made a few big changes, including hiring a new president and chief operating officer (COO), Amber Broadaway. With the staffing change, ski patrollers became hopeful it would also cause a review and improvement of working conditions for patrollers and employees at the resort. Kai Myers had been a patroller […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 27, 2022 1 Comment
Today Helly Hansen Celebrates Ski Patrollers Worldwide on International Ski Patrol Day 2022 Inviting all mountain-goers to honor and recognize their local ski patrol Today, February 10, 2022, Helly Hansen, the global ski and outdoor brand trusted by professionals, will take part in the first annual International Ski Patrol Day to recognize ski patrollers and their extraordinary work to keep resorts open, safe and fun for people of all ages and skill levels. […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 10, 2022 0 Comments
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