Ski Patrol

Why join our Ski Patrol?

Why Do People Join our Ski Patrol?

• Help the skiing community and give back to the community
• Learn or sharpen First Aid skills
• Join a great “Family” and a long tradition at the ski area
• Always have a large number of friends to ski with
• Have your own areas on the mountain to eat/change/socialize
• Skills training classes available – Skiing, Avalanche, Advance First Aid & many more
• Ask any patroller – for the fun and adventure!
• It is a serious commitment, but well worth it!

Important Applicant Info for the 2024-25 Season

The Anthony Lakes Ski Patrol (ALSP) accepts applications year-round. ALSP conducts a couple of ski-with-the-patrol days that will give you an excellent opportunity to spend a day with an experienced patroller and learn firsthand what the patrol does in its daily duties on any given weekend. These are conducted throughout the season PRIOR to your being enrolled in any formal training.

All candidates must have existing medical certification, be 18 years of age and pass a ski test to show proficiency in skiing/boarding all runs within the ski area.

Application includes:

• Individuals interested in patrolling with relevant experience (why do you want to patrol)
• First aid background
• Proof of current medical training (Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, Outdoor Emergency Care, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, medical license)
• ALSP Application

On the hill training includes specific protocols for mountain operations, on the snow medical care, toboggan handling and team dynamics.  Following successful completion of the on the hill training (generally four days) prospective patrollers are evaluated for acceptance to the patrol.

Patrolling obligations average four days per month during winter operations and one day each summer for training.