Ski Patrol Open House
Swain Ski Patrol will be hosting an open house on Saturday, February 14th!
Open House Info
Open to Ski and Snowboard enthusiasts
10 am
Includes time in the aid room and on the hill
To register, call (585)943-0994 or email [email protected]
Ski and snowboard enthusiasts can spend a few hours with the Swain Ski Patrol at the first of two recruiting events. Ski Patrol volunteers provide safety and first aid as part of a national system of rigorously trained first responders. A limited number of participants will receive a free lift pass for the day, as well as snacks and refreshments after an hour-long program that includes time on the hill and in the aid room.
The event will begin at 10 am on February 14th. Participants will learn about the many benefits given to patrollers, which include not only lift passes for themselves, but also family benefits or a “buddy pass” so you can bring a friend with you for free. There are discounts on equipment, training opportunities at other resorts, and the pride and respect that come with a nationally recognized first-class organization.
Rigorous training for those who join includes a thorough course in Outdoor Emergency Care. The course starts in August and meets two evenings a week until November. Patrol candidates are taught how to deal with medical problems, from cuts and bruises to more serious traumas such as broken bones, concussions, and cardiac emergencies. Beginning in January, candidates are given a rigorous course in skiing and sled handling. Snowboard riders are welcome on the Ski Patrol as well.
There are approximately seventy members of the Swain Ski Patrol. Patrollers come from many walks of life, from carpenters to business executives, from nurses and engineers to machinists and students. Each member works an average of one shift a week during the season, but the season pass and family benefits are not limited to just the assigned patrol times.
Space is limited. To reserve a spot, contact Richard Stearns by emailing [email protected] or calling 585-943-0994.