By Jeffrey Smith, Western Zone Patroller (sibco@execulink.com) Many patrollers across the country have literally been in the dark on calls and this month’s cool tool can help in a variety of dim situations. This tool is especially useful for members
In Memoriam – Charlie Turner, Life Member No. 39 (Kawartha Zone Life Member No. 10)
By A.P. Crawford, Kawartha Zone and Dagmar Patroller, Life Member No. 87 (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) Charlie Turner was a true builder of the Canadian Ski Patrol. In the CSP Kawartha Zone and at the Dagmar Patrol, we knew him for all of
Know Your National – IT Advisory Committee
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Last month, we outlined the function of the CSP Financial Oversight Committee and who its current members are. This month, we are profiling the CSP Information Technology (IT) Advisory Committee (ITAC).
Volunteer opportunities – National Recognition Committee
By Nancy Price-Hutley, National Recognition Committee Chairperson (nancy.price-hutley@skipatrol.ca) The CSP National Recognition Committee seeks a new member There are two openings on the CSP National Recognition Committee. As a member of the national recognition committee, you will be responsible for
Only a month left to get your Helly Hansen uniform orders in
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and marketing portfolio leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) There is just over a month remaining for HH winter uniform orders to be placed by zones. If you still need to submit your uniform order to your PL, please do
Pro deal spotlight – Burton
By Kerri Loudoun, Portfolio Leader, Communications and Marketing (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) In 1977, Jake Burton Carpenter founded Burton Snowboards out of his Vermont barn and dedicated the rest of his life to snowboarding. He was the founder, the soul of snowboarding, the
Cool Tools – October 2024
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
Have an idea to include in a future 5/5 member newsletter?
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.
Canadian Ski Patrol national board of directors update
By Stéphane Niles, Board Chairperson (stephane.niles@skipatrol.ca) Dear CSP members: Please join me in welcoming Sam Morcos from the CSP Gatineau Zone and Amy Scullion from the CSP Calgary Zone to the Canadian Ski Patrol national board of directors. They have
Volunteer Opportunity – Training and Development
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
Get your Helly Hansen uniform orders in now
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