Volunteer Ski Patrol
Ski Patrol Open House Recruitment
Date: January 30th and 31st OR
February 20th and 21st
Time: 9am-2pm
Where: Top of Birches Trail
Thank
you for expressing interest in the Camelback Ski Patrol Program. As volunteer Ski Patrollers, our primary mission is to provide first aid, extrication and transportation services to injured guests of Camelback Mountain Resort. We additionally act as ambassadors to the skiing public, and have on-the-hill maintenance and opening and closing duties. Being a member of the Camelback Ski Patrol is an immensely rewarding experience.
Benefits and Perks:
Skiing and Riding Privileges (one day pass for every day volunteering requirements met)
- Member of a nationally recognized rider rescue organization, The National Ski Patrol
- Continually learn new skills, including:
- EMT level first aid
- Advanced skiing and toboggan handling
- Mountaineering skills
- Avalanche awareness
We have an obligation to our guests to provide high quality services in all of the above areas, there are

a number of requirements that must be met to join our Patrol, including:
- You must be a strong intermediate or beginning expert skier.
- You must complete 13 on-duty days and one on-duty night each ski season week. The on-duty night of the week and/or day will be selected based on your schedule and our coverage needs.
You must satisfactorily complete the following courses/training:
- National Ski Patrol’s Outdoor Emergency Care(OEC) Course and a CPR/AED for the professional course (Approximately cost $170.00).
- Camelback skiing and toboggan handling training.
- Upon completion of initial training and acceptance as a Camelback Patroller, you must purchase a Camelback Patrol Jacket (Approximate cost $200.00), and Patrol belt (Approximate cost $50.00). The Patrol will supply first aid supplies.
- Annually, all patrollers must attend Camelback’s annual 8 hour On-The-Hill course, an 8 hour CPR/AED refresher class, and an eight hour OEC refresher class as well as pay an annual registration fee to the National Ski Patrol of $66 per year (current fee).
If you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Patrol Leader,