This is going to be (has been already) an exciting season with opening the slopes early, the new patrol room and the board collaborating together to achieve its organizational goals for the season. The team is focused on big picture opportunities with an eye towards the future, but focusing on day to day operations as [...]
As the new season starts, catching everyone off guard, it's important that we as a patrol carry ourselves professionally, and we look the part of the well trained organization that we are. With that being said, I'd like to take some time to remind everyone of the dress code policy for the National Ski Patrol [...]
Last year, I met the founder and owner of Glade Optics, a relatively new goggle company. Started in Vermont and now in Colorado, the make a great, VERY affordable product. Got a hold of a pair and used them at Whistler last winter...they were awesome! He has extended a Pro deal of 30% off anything [...]
To all OEC Instructors: On December 1, the Ohio Region will be conducting a Senior OEC Training Evaluator Clinic at PNS. This clinic is being held to re-certify current Senior OEC Evaluators as well as to certify any new OEC Instructors as a Senior Evaluator. So, if you are a current OEC instructor and have [...]
PNS_BoardMeeting_Notes_101319 PERFECT NORTH SLOPES NATIONAL SKI PATROL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING NOTES October 7, 2019 Attendees Alex Herrmann, Stephanie Hilgefort, Dennis Courter, Chris Greenwood, Phyllis Mauntel, Paula Osorio, Todd Jordan, Kim Durrum, Jonathan Davis Absent Harold Park, Dave McKinley CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 7:00p. Quorum was met based [...]
Sebastian Di Loreto was able to use the chocking training to save an elderly person that was chocking with gum in late August. The man started coughing profusely but it was clear to Sebastian that he was not getting better so he approached him and asked if he was chocking and needed help. He nodded. [...]
On September 5, there will be an informational meeting for all individuals interested in starting, or continuing with, the Senior OEC/Ski and Toboggan program. This meeting will be held at PNS on 9/5 in the chow corral @ 7 PM. At this meeting, we will discuss pre-requisites and electives needed to complete this program. A [...]
I had the pleasure of attending the Region meeting recently and heard a variety of things I wanted to pass on. One topic of discussion was active shooter/disgruntled employee and it is possible that one of the special areas of training at the upcoming Region Meeting (more below) will cover an active shooter type event. [...]
It is time to start preparing for the upcoming ski season and complete your annual CPR requirement. This year we are offering two formats: (1) Regular format with minimal instruction and (2) Challenge format. The regular format is same as we have had in the past with instruction and observation of demonstrated skills and techniques. [...]
We are looking for new CPR instructors. If you are interested in becoming a CPR instructor, I plan to hold a CPR Instructor Development class in July. I am very flexible on dates to hold this class. You do not have to be an OEC Instructor or have previous instructor experience to become a CPR [...]
