Ski Patrol needs more volunteers
For students who live for skiing and snowboarding, but also believe in service, an opportunity in the Ski Patrol might be the thing to do.
Beaver Mountain’s Ski Patrol, wich is part of the all-volunteer National Ski Patrol is need of some new blood for next ski season.
Troy Oldham, director over training and recruitment, said with current Ski Patrol members moving away or retiring, the organization is in need of around 15 more volunteers.
“We need strong skiers and snowboarders,” he said, male and female.
Candidates need to be older than 18 and be able to navigate any part of the hill, he said.
For those interested, they should attend the mandatory orientation meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Nutrition Science Building. There is a $5 registration fee.
The new candidate program beginning Tuesday will be a series of steps from on-hill screening, candidate cuts and training in Outdoor Emergency Care Training, which teaches avalanche rescue, first aid and CPR.
Being in the Ski Patrol at Beaver Mountain requires the volunteer to be on the mountain at least once a week and three nights a year.
Oldham said Ski Patrol is for anyone who loves skiing and snowboarding and is interested in service.
-joelfeathers@cc.usu.edu