What is the Canadian Ski Patrol?

The Canadian Ski Patrol has more than 4,000 volunteer members who provide first aid and emergency response services at alpine and Nordic ski resorts and at year-round sports events across the country. Each patroller completes advanced first aid training through a program accredited by the Canadian government to handle a multitude of medical conditions. Our patrollers are also required to meet the Canadian Ski Patrol’s national standard for snow skills.

Why Should I Join?

By joining the Canadian Ski Patrol, you will have the opportunity to join a community of like-minded individuals and give back to your community all while doing something we all love, SKIING! You will also enjoy other perks including:

  • enjoying lots of weekend skiing/snowboarding
  • making new friends, ones that can last a lifetime
  • accessing our pro deals and discounts (available online after completing and passing the New Patroller Course)
  • feeling satisfied about doing good in your community
  • learning transferable skills such as critical thinking, risk management, and creative problem-solving
  • obtaining accredited advanced first aid skills that can be listed on your CV
  • having the opportunity to provide first aid services at year-round events supported by the Canadian Ski Patrol
  • qualifying for perks or discounts at your assigned resort
  • gaining teamwork experience and have the opportunity to pursue leadership and management roles
  • qualifying for the Canadian Ski Patrol’s awards program

What is the Calgary Zone?

The Calgary Zone is a partnership between the Canadian Ski Patrol and the Bow Valley and surrounding area to provide volunteer ski patrollers to:

  • Lake Louise
  • Nakiska
  • Norquay
  • Panorama
  • Sunshine Village
  • Nordic trails in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Where Do I Go From Here?

We are always looking for people with a strong desire to help others, improve their on-snow abilities, and make outside recreation safer for everyone. Joining the Canadian Ski Patrol is a year-long process.  If you are interested in joining our alpine patrol, see our Join Alpine page for more information. For details about our Nordic patrol, see our Join Nordic page.

For both our alpine and Nordic patrols, we will be hosting an Information Night via Zoom on January 30, 2025 at 7:00 pm and an in-person Open House on February 26, 2025 at the Glendale Community Association at 7:00 pm We’ll be recruiting for the 2025-2026 season. If you are interested in joining, please attend one of these events to obtain more information and meet current patrollers. We hope to see you there!

Want to Stay In Touch?

Do you want to attend our Info Night or Open House? Maybe you’d like to see what patrolling is all about at an Experience Patrol Day. Contact us to add your name to our mailing list. You’ll receive information about our recruitment process and register for upcoming events. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Please note that the Canadian Ski Patrol is a volunteer organization, and none of our patrollers is compensated monetarily for their time. Many resorts have both paid and volunteer ski patrollers.  Where there are both, they work together as one team. Each resort manages the two branches of the patrol differently in terms of roles and responsibilities. If you wish to join the paid patrol, please contact the resorts directly.  We work closely together, but each resort manages its own hiring.