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  1. WillT

    Startup thinking about developing an app for Ski Patrol

    Hey Y'all! My team and I are working on a startup thinking about developing an app for Ski Patrol. Our team is full of first responders, but we are looking for advisors that have deep industry experience specifically in Ski Patrol operations. Our engineering team is extremely talented, and...
  2. CalG

    Pro patrol, When was the last time you fretted over your ski edge angles?

    For me, Skis are tools, sharp tools work best. But I can make them work regardless....
  3. rocdoc

    Reported someone to patrol for the first time

    And I feel very good for having done it. As with everything else in life, bad stuff thrives when good people do nothing. I spent a wonderful week in Tremblant. The place just have a great laid back vibe for me, and it'd great for my small family, and very friendly. Which is why this incident...
  4. LiquidFeet

    Should ski areas be responsible for identifying guilty parties in collisions?

    Denver Fox News 31 'Problem Solvers" ran this feature on April 28, 2016. The feature chronicled Mines Prof Mark Stangl's experience at Steamboat over Presidents Day 2016 when he was collided with by a reckless snowboarder, who gave inaccurate identity information to Ski Patrol at the time...
  5. DanoT

    I got shoved off a moving chairlift today!

    I go up the singles line on a fixed grip triple and tell a couple: "I'm joining you". "No you're not" was the reply from the guy and "yes I am" said I. He tried to block me from loading and when it didn't work and I moved in beside him he gave me a body check and tried to push me over as we...
  6. jmeb

    Considering volunteer patrol....school me.

    I'm considering a year of volunteer patrol at my home hill -- a smaller hill in the Front Range. Currently, I ski about 50-60 days per year. This year about a 50/50 break out between lift-served and backcountry. The big question to me is am I going to regret the time commitment. Fall medical...
  7. CalG

    Patrol, Hard at work! (photo)

    Someone needs to know it's safe! ;-) my son, doing what he does.
  8. Slim

    Avalanche danger inbounds

    Hi, Wondering if there are any (former) patrollers on here who can explain Inbounds Avalanche Danger to me. This past Monday we skied Alta and Snowbird. Avalanche danger was rated “considerable’ for the Upper Cootnwoods backcountry. Most noted danger was windslab. It continued snowing and...
  9. Nathanvg

    Should you wear an avalanche beacon inbounds?

    Should you wear an avalanche beacon in bounds? Ultimately each person needs to make his own choice but I thought I’d provide my logic since a lot of the discussions seem to not be based on empirical evidence. Avalanches inside ski areas are extremely rare Less than one person per year dies due...
  10. Carolinacub

    Loss of a Former Patroller

    Those of you who live in the Reno area may know of this. Mark was a patroller here in WNC who moved out your way, Dear Wolf Ridge Patrol – It is with a heavy heart that I must pass along the news I learned recently of one our former patrollers who just recently passed away in a tragic...
  11. Nitrobunny

    Ski Patroller Under Construction

    There’s a new Ski Patrol member in the making. PisteOff’s prodigy started his classes tonight So proud of him for answering the call to keep our slopes safe. Yay Kevin!
  12. Dwight

    Ski Patrollers

  13. Tricia

    California/Nevada Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Spends $4 Million in New Snow Safety Tools & Technology,

    With $4 Million in New Snow Safety Tools & Technology, Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows Prepares for 2017-18 Season and Beyond • Astar 350 B3 helicopter, four new avalaunchers and 13 more Gazex “Dragon” installations have been ordered to assist with avalanche control • Special training for...
  14. L

    Recommendations for what to carry in a pack while patrolling?

    Since there seem to have been a couple Ski patrol threads already put here I figured I would ask here if this is the wrong place, mods please move it. I just passed my OEC exam and will be a patrol candidate at Lee Canyon just outside Las Vegas this season. I know more then a few members here...
  15. Tricia

    Women of Squaw Ski Patrol Calendar

    Keoki Flagg captures the women of Squaw Ski Patrol enjoying their mountain for this calendar. Get images by an acclaimed photographer of beautiful strong women on this amazing mountain. You can purchase it here. I love some of the quotes like this one: Week two, I was told to fill my pack...
  16. crgildart

    Ski Patrol Questions

    I don't recall seeing a patrol shack forum area. Please move this if there is such a venue that I just missed. Dumb question here. Do ski patrol often, or even just occasionally give a sled ride to a skier or rider that got in to a trail way over their head? I mean, the person isn't hurt but...
  17. SkiNurse

    Skiing's Unsung Heroes

    Skiing's Unsung Heroes - Ski Patrol Rescue Dogs Larry Olmsted Skiers and snowboarders love snow. So do dogs. When you hit the slopes out West this winter, you may notice Man’s Best Friend riding the lifts, cruising around piggy-back on snowmobiles, running behind a skier, or just chilling out...
  18. pais alto

    early season stoke

    Here, in the heart of country favored by El Niño, we're off to a good start. This was taken yesterday at 12,000 feet while resetting snow fences: Bring it!
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