Alpine Valley East Ski Patrol is a unit of the National Ski Patrol, Central Division, a 501©3
non-profit organization operating in White Lake Township since 1961. We are
volunteers serving under the authority of the Alpine Valley Ski Area
management.
Pre-candidates: Applicants must be
at least 18 years of age and be confident with their skiing/snowboarding
skills. Once you have read the following requirements, please
complete the online
application here.
After your
application is reviewed, you will be invited to an informational meeting and
"ski-off". This typically occurs the first and/or second week
of January.
Registration
for new candidates is $109.00 which includes National, Division, Region and
Local dues (good until the following December)
If
accepted, you are required to attend ski training on Sunday morning and work
one five-hour shift during the week.
Candidates: Medical training starts after the ski season
ends, beginning with CPR and a 30-session class which covers emergency first
aid in Outdoor Emergency Care and mountain rescue. OEC classes run from March through
mid-July (final exam) and typically meet Sunday nights. Attendance
is mandatory.
The cost of
training and supplies is about $150.00 (OEC Class,book, Supplies, CPR class…). Candidates that
successfully complete this course are elevated to the status of “Patroller”
and can perform first aid on the hill. You have all the responsibilities and
benefits of a jacketed patroller with the exception of transporting patients.
Toboggan
training is held every Sunday morning at 9:00 AM and Wednesday evening at 7:00
PM.
A
skiing/snowboard proficiency test is given annually the last Sunday in
January for those who have passed the OEC Class. After passing the Basic test, the candidate is elevated to the status
of “Alpine Patroller” at which time they are expected to purchase a
patrol jacket. See by-laws for uniform requirements.
Patrollers/Alpine Patrollers:
Patrollers are required to work two five-hour
shifts a week and pay annual dues. All patrollers are required to refresh
their CPR, OEC and Chair evacuation skills annually. They are also
required to work at our annual Ski Swap fundraiser and our fall work party for
maintenance and improvements to our patrol building.>
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Updated 1-8-19