Interested in Joining the Mohawk Mountain Ski Patrol?

If you think being a ski patroller with National Ski Patrol (NSP) is for you, you will set out on an amazing adventure. Besides learning emergency care skills that could help you save a life, you will make the best friends you’ll want to call family.

As a ski patroller, you will also put in hours of physical work keeping the mountain ready for the skiing public - lifting tower pads, adjusting nets and marking obstacles.

Here is some basic information on what is required to become a volunteer patroller at Mohawk Mountain.

Pass a ski test held yearly, usually in February. You must be at least 15 years old at the time you take the ski test.
Complete an OEC (Outdoor Emergency Care) course beginning in the summer. OEC is the NSP course that teaches you the basic first responder skills required for ski patrol. The written exam usually takes place in November and the practical testing in January.
Complete the ski and toboggan (S&T) training. This program begins in December on the second skiing Saturday in the morning and every Saturday morning thereafter through February. You will be taught how to handle sleds and hone skiing skills needed as a ski patroller. Especially those you thought you’d never use again like the snow plow!
Complete mountain training. After you have completed the OEC and S&T training, you will have the chance to strengthen your first aid skills, become comfortable with Mohawk’s protocols, and learn your way around the mountain.
Participate in other Ski Patrol training activities like the chairlift evacuation, OEC Refresher, and scene investigation.

We look for certain criteria in our candidate patrollers:

At least a strong intermediate skiing ability.
Positive attitude.
Commitment and enthusiasm for Ski Patrol programs.
Willingness to learn and be instructed and trained as a patroller.
Ability to work as a part of a team.
Compatibility with the skiing public as well as Mohawk personnel and other patrollers.
Desire TO HAVE FUN! Yes, fun is an important part of what we do.

Download the Candidate Information Sheet

www.nsp.org/about/joiningnsp.aspx

Ski Test Information

Next Ski Test is February 25, 2012 in the morning, time TBA.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE SKI TEST

Once you have registered for the ski test, print and complete the following forms and bring them with you to the ski test. Do not email them.

o Candidate Questionnaire

o Release of Liability – National Ski Patrol

o Release of Liability – Mohawk Mountain

If you have any questions, contact Berni at berni.skipatrol@gmail.com