By Andrew Hill, Training and Development Portfolio Leader (andrew.hill@skipatrol.ca) One final reminder that we are looking for a volunteer to join the training and development portfolio. Applications for the national manager resource production are still being accepted. To read the
Celebrate International Ski Patrol Day with these tips
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) February 10, 2025, is International Ski Patrol Day International Ski Patrol Day (ISPD) is an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the extraordinary ski patrollers who keep resorts open, safe and fun
National Awards 2024
By A.P. Crawford (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) Here is the complete list of national awards for 2024. Again this year, all of these awards are being presented at the local level. Over the course of the coming season, several articles will be presented
Pro deal spotlight – Intuition liners
By Terry Mitchell, Pro Deals Team Chair (terry.mitchell@skipatrol.ca) Cold, sore feet should not be a part of winter sports! Packed-out liners are a pain! Intuition figured this out more than 30 years ago, and today they make hundreds of thousands
Doug MacLean presented with the Sovereign’s Medal For Volunteers
By A.P. Crawford (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers is given by the Governor General in recognition of exceptional volunteerism by Canadians over a wide range of fields from across the country. It pays tribute to their extraordinary dedication and
Patrolling with snowboarders and skiers is awesome!
By Geoff Scotton, Calgary Zone patroller (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) and Kerri Loudoun, Western Zone patroller (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Although I am an avowed skier, snowboarding has been a part of my patrol experience since I joined the CSP in 2002. It’s been a very
Pro deal spotlight – Ortovox
By Terry Mitchell Pro Deal Team Chair (terry.mitchell@skipatrol.ca) Ortovox packs at home in Calgary Zone For many years, the CSP Calgary Zone has relied on Ortovox packs to enhance the efficiency and safety of its operations. These packs are renowned
Cool Tools – December 2025
By Joel Dodd, Western Zone Patroller (joel.dodd@skipatrol.ca) Throughout the height of winter, being on scene assisting injured people can lead to our hands getting cold quite quickly. Having to remove our insulated gloves to don PPE gloves, means our fingers
Member website – upgrades complete
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Thank you for your patience. The recent CSP website technical upgrades are complete. Why we completed this upgrade The upgrades made to back-end functionality will allow for a single sign-on between
Board update
By Stéphane Niles, Board Chair (stephane.niles@skipatrol.ca) I am writing to inform you that Jodie-Marc Lalonde has decided to step down from his position on the Canadian Ski Patrol board of directors. Before joining the board, Jodie held several positions within
Final call for Helly Hansen winter uniform orders
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) This is your last reminder to get your HH winter uniform orders into your PL The absolute deadline for zones to get their group HH winter uniform orders in for delivery