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The Path to Ski Patrol

Ski Patrol is composed of paid and volunteer members. If you are interested in joining Red Lodge Ski Patrol as a volunteer, begin by reading the requirements listed below. If you have family, be sure to have a conversation so they know the time commitment in the classroom and on the mountain. Download and complete an application. Submit your completed application to rlvolpatrol@gmail.com and you will be contacted.

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Schedule a day to shadow ski patrol and see a "day in the life" of a patroller. A patroller will also take you out for a ski skills test to assess your ski ability.​ If approved, you will become a Candidate and begin the training program.

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If you are interested in joining as a full or part-time paid member, apply on the RLM website.

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The OEC course begins in the spring and continues through the fall, concluding with a written and practical skills examination. Following OEC completion you'll begin mountain operations, ski skills, medical scenarios, and toboggan transport training.

 

When you successfully complete all training requirements and examinations, you will be designated an Alpine Patroller.

Be a Volunteer Patroller!: News & Updates

Volunteer Requirements

National Ski Patrol

  • Maintain annual membership

  • Pay annual membership fees (currently $128)

  • Pay one-time Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) course fee ($60)

  • Purchase OEC textbook ($95)

 

Duty Day Requirements 

  • Perform 14 days each season (training days at RLM count towards total) 

 

Training Requirements

  • OEC certification with annual refresher 

  • OET certification with annual refresher 

  • ICS 100 

  • BLS for Professional Care Provider 

  • RLM safety training 

  • Mountain operations training

  • Continuing education 

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Age/Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 18 years old

  • Competent skier on all terrain (no snowboard)

  • Probationary season for transfer Candidates 

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Skill requirements 

  • Ability to pass ski skills test on a variety of terrain

  • Ability to handle a loaded toboggan on a variety of terrain

Benefits

Volunteer Benefits

First season:

  • Season pass for self

  • $100 spouse pass and $50 dependents pass (18 years & under)

  • Significant other pass available for purchase at our best early season pass price

  • Two full-day friendship vouchers

  • Two rental equipment vouchers

  • Volunteers can join any group lesson, family receives 50% off select children’s snowsports programs

  • 50% off Food & Beverage (does not include alcohol)

  • 10% off Retail purchases

  • One free ski tune per month

  • Discounted gym membership at Well Approach

 

Second consecutive season:

  • Season pass for self

  • Season pass for spouse and dependents (18 years & under)

  • Significant other pass available for purchase at our best early season pass price

  • Four full-day friendship vouchers

  • Four rental equipment vouchers

  • Volunteers can join any group lesson, family receives 50% off select children’s snowsports programs

  • 50% off Food & Beverage (does not include alcohol)

  • 10% off Retail purchases

  • One free ski tune per month

  • Discounted gym membership at Well Approach

 

Volunteers are not eligible for MSAA pass benefits per MSAA guidelines


If volunteers have pre-purchased season passes for themselves and/or their families, passes will be reimbursed after 14 Duty Days have been completed.

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