By Terry Mitchell, Pro Deals Team member (terry.mitchell@skipatrol.ca) One degree Celsius Icelantic Skis started as a dream in a garage. Ben Anderson started prototyping skis in 2003, and with the help of close friends and dedication, brought the first
Lifesaving Award – Jacques Blais (Lanaudiere Zone)
By A.P. Crawford (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) In July 2023, Jacques Blais was on one of his frequent bike rides along the St-Laurent River, in Longueuil, Quebec, when he came upon a serious injury incident. He saw that two cyclists had fallen from
Celebrating 50 years of service – Charlie Turner
By A.P. Crawford, Kawartha Zone Patroller (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) In November a group of senior patrollers past and present from the CSP Kawartha Zone gathered to celebrate Charlie Turner’s 50 years of dedicated service to the CSP. Charlie has contributed and continues
Life Member No. 92 – Louise Langlois
By A.P. Crawford (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) Louise Langlois joined the CSP in 1972 and from the outset demonstrated her leadership abilities across multiple functions at all levels of the organization. With more than 50 years of service (and as the first female
Cool Tools – December 2023
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing portfolio leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) This month, we are showcasing showcase a tool that may be crucial for helping patients with head injuries. While anyone can suffer a head injury and be at risk of varying
Let the 2023-2024 winter season begin
By Stephane Niles, National Chairperson (stephane.niles@skipatrol.ca) Hi, everyone! I’m CSP National Chairperson Stéphane Niles, and I’m thrilled to welcome both our new members and returning patrollers to the Canadian Ski Patrol family this season. This is truly an exciting time
Volunteer opportunities – Training and Development
By Andrew Hill, Training and Development portfolio leader (andrew.hill@skipatrol.ca) This is a call for volunteers to join the Training and Development portfolio. We have a variety of positions currently vacant. Below is a summary of roles we are seeking applicants.
Volunteer opportunity – Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee members
By Eleanor Culver, EDI Committee Chair (eleanor.culver@skipatrol.ca) There are openings to be a part of the CSP Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee as it enter its second term. We are looking for multiple individuals to represent our membership on this
Volunteer opportunities – National Recognition Committee
By Nancy Price-Hutley, National Recognition Committee Chairperson (nancy.price-hutley@skipatrol.ca) The 2023 National Recognition Committee needs a new member There is an opening on the National Recognition Committee. As a member of the National Recognition Committee, you will be responsible for scoring
Yeti or skipatrol.ca or Moodle. Which is it?!
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing portfolio leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Understanding which website to use, when It can be overwhelming for new members of the CSP and for returning members to know where to find what when it comes to
Pro deals update No. 2 fall 2023
By Kerri Loudoun, Pro deals team manager (prodeals@skipatrol.ca) The pro deals team has been quite busy throughout the month of October and November and have confirmed several more deals for the upcoming winter season. Below are the pro deals that