By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) There have been several reports from members that some of the recent Helly Hansen uniform pieces have some challenges – specifically, the zippers. CSP national will help to rectify Over the
Equity, diversity and inclusion committee update
By Hélène Fortier, EDI Committee Member (helene.fortier@skipatrol.ca) The equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) committee has been active all winter, meeting monthly, and this article serves as an update on the items committee is currently working on. First, thank you for
The steepest pitch you’ll ever do
By Stephanie MacLean-Stirling, New Patroller at Ski Martock, Scotia Zone, Atlantic East Division (s.macleansterling@gmail.com) Where are my newbie patrollers? Ah! There you are. With that wide-eyed look of a new patroller. If you’re reading this give yourself a hug and
Competition fierce as Central Zone races return
By Felix Tang, Mount St. Louis-Moonstone Assistant Patrol Leader (performance_ja1@hotmail.com) In March 2023 the Beaver Valley Ski Club hosted the CSP Central Zone races, following a pandemic hiatus. There were races of four-person teams either skiing or boarding, individual races
Patrolling the junior national aerials and moguls competition
By Greg Dell’Agnese, Kawartha Zone Director of 365 Events (greg.dellagnese@skipatrol.ca) In late February Caledon Ski Club Patrol Leader Blair Wallhouse called out to members on the CSP M-ERU (Canadian Ski Patrol Motorcycle Emergency Response Unit) to help his patrol provide
Timothy Wallace receives Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal and Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers
By Elizabeth Oldfield, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Member (5×5@skipatrol.ca) Timothy Wallace is a 34-year veteran of the CSP, currently patrolling at Mount Norquay as a member of Calgary Zone. He has been and continues to be involved in the training
Patrolling at the 2023 Canada Winter Games
By Hunter Middleton, Frontenac Zone Patroller (hunteramiddleton@outlook.ca) I’m a fourth-year patroller from Batawa Ski Hill in Frontenac Zone in Ontario. This season I had the amazing opportunity to patrol the 2023 Canada Winter Games alpine ski event with the Crabbe Mountain
2023 Canada Winter Games Wrap Up
By Wanda Ellsworth, Confederation Zone President (wanda.ellsworth@skipatrol.ca) The 2023 Canada Winter Games have come and gone and a great time was had by all. More than 2,100 volunteer hours were provided by 31 patrollers to support this large event, including
Purchased anything from our pro deal offerings lately? – We want your product reviews
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Our pro deals team continues to work hard to secure fantastic deals for you to take advantage of. But now we look to you for some assistance. Have you purchased anything