Santiam Pass Ski Patrol
The Santiam Pass Ski Patrol is a volunteer, non-profit group organized to assist the skiing public by providing rescue, first-aid, and promoting safe skiing.
Available positions with the patrol include skiing and non-skiing classifications. Alpine, Nordic, and Snowboarding fall under the skiing classification. The Base Patroller position can be filled by any qualified person independent of their skiing ability.
If you are interested in learning how to be a ski patroller simply send an e-mail Santiam Pass Patrol Recruiter. You will be contacted at a later date and given a detailed plan that will enable you to patrol after successfully completing your training. We also have an Application (click here) that you can mail to the patrol if you would like
Requirements:
*Pass a Ski Test - to be determined
*OEC (Outdoor Emergency Care [National Ski Patrol]) First Aid Card -
Go to the Training Page for details on the ---- OEC Class
*Complete On the Hill Training Course
*Complete a minimum of 10 training days
*Register with the National Ski Patrol as a Candidate Patroller
Download SPSP Brochure HERE
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Patroller Categories
Alpine Patroller A person who provides emergency care to injured or ill area guests; also may be responsible for a wide variety of area safety activities. (A skiing or snowboarding position).
Nordic Patroller A person who provides emergency care to injured or ill area guests; also may be responsible for a wide variety of area safety activities (A skiing position).
Base Patroller A person who provides emergency care to injured or ill guests, but may not transport guests off the hill/slope; may help lead training and education activities. (skiing or snowboarding skills helpful but not always mandatory).
Medical Associate A volunteer physician who assists on Outdoor Emergency Care training and general medical training of patrollers. Requires medical credentials.
Existing Patrollers - For Advanced Program Information.
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