By Shannon Reed, Lake Louise patroller, Calgary Zone (shannon.reed@hotmail.ca) Waterproof notebook and mechanical pencil I always carry these cool tools together whether in wildfire season, ski patrol duty or for recreational use in the backcountry. It’s the Rite in the
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing portfolio leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) We are seeking interesting stories and topics for future member newsletters Every month, the 5/5 editorial team works to offer interesting and pertinent stories for the CSP member newsletter, the 5/5.
By Andrew Hill, Training and Development portfolio leader (andrew.hill@skipatrol.ca) After many years of service and dedication to the CSP, Cheryl McDowell has retired, and the Training and Development (T&D) portfolio has the following job opportunity. We thank Cheryl for her
By Geoff Scotton Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator, Mountain Division (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) With Labour Day in the rearview, interest in winter activities is surging. If the 2025 CSP Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is part of your
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and marketing portfolio leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Get your Helly Hansen uniform orders in now The countdown is on to place your Helly Hansen CSP winter uniform orders with your patrol leader. To help make things easier, you
By Brian Bennett, Ontario Division CISM Facilitator (brian.bennett@skipatrol.ca), Hélène Fortier, Quebec Division CISM Coordinator (helene.fortier@skipatrol.ca) and Sandra Williams, Mountain Division CISM Coordinator (sandraw2@telus.net) CISM in the CSP The CSP has had critical incident stress management available in some regions for
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) In our article series, we’ve provided an overview of who is involved at the national level of the CSP, and descriptions of the board of directors, the national management committee and
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and marketing portfolio leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) The communications and marketing team is excited to welcome Diana Lee as the national communications and marketing manager. Diana is a patroller from Central Zone and brings a fresh lens to
By Hélène Fortier, EDI committee member (helene.fortier@skipatrol.ca) The equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) committee is pleased to welcome three new members to the small but mighty group: Kenzie Van Bynen – Western Zone. Zacharie Skoko – Calgary Zone. Terry Abrams
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and marketing portfolio leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) The pro deals team is excited to announce some new members. We were impressed with the number quality of applicants across the country who responded to our call for volunteers, and
By Mark Brown, Co-executive director (mark.brown@skipatrol.ca) The warmer weather has brought sunny skies to many parts of Canada – and our modernization efforts are heating up over the summer. In March, the board of directors gave the green light to
