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Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Silver Creek Ski Patrol. We offer a "Come Ski With The Patrol Day" every season at Silver Creek Ski Resort. This day will let prospective candidates for the following season see what patrolling is all about. We will demonstrate some of the training drills you would encounter during your candidate year. This is NOT a tryout, and no one is required to demonstrate their skill level. If you CHOOSE to try any of the drills we demonstrate, it is strictly by your own choice. You must purchase your own lift ticket for the day. For those people who stick with us to the end of the program, we will issue a voucher for one complimentary lift ticket as a way of showing our appreciation for your time and interest. What this day will do for you is let you see the level of commitment and training required. If the attendance demand is high we will schedule a second day. We limit the size of our candidate class each year. We will give preference to individuals who have attended the "Come Ski With The Patrol Day" session when it comes time to allocate slots in the candidate program.
What is involved in becoming a Silver Creek Ski Patroller?
We begin the Candidate Program the first weekend after Labor Day each year. That is when we start the Outdoor Emergency Care (O.E.C.) course (National Ski Patrol's medical training program, essentially an EMT equivalent). If you are already an EMT or higher, you may challenge the course, which means that you would only have to attend about four of the weekend sessions. The course runs until the first part of September and is given Tuesdays and Thursdays in Denver from 06:30 pm to 9:30pm.
What does Silver Creek Ski Patrol Do?
Lots! In general the Silver Creek Ski Patrol, like the National Ski Patrol, is primarily about safety, promoting safe skiing, and providing rescue and emergency care for our guests at Silver Creek. The patrol also works with the resort area staff to control hazards, maintain trails, and to provide any necessary service to Silver Creek's guests, to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Why Should I join the Silver Creek Ski Patrol?
Well, to start with it's a very rewarding activity. Most of your guests are really glad to see us! In addition you'll develop new skills, hone your skiing ability, be involved in a community service, and will be working with a great bunch of people who love to ski!
Is it true that patrollers ski for free?
NO! This depends upon your concept of the word "free". While it's true that patrollers don't pay for their lift tickets, it's equally true that they work like crazy for that benefit!
What other benefits are there to joining the patrol?
The Silver Creek Ski Patrol, like the National Ski Patrol, is a non-profit organization. As such your contributions to the patrol may be tax deductible (note the careful wording of this sentence... consult your accountant!). In addition, once you're on the patrol you will generally find more "ins" with the skiing community, which means you have a better chance of finding good deals on skis equipment, clothing, etc.
For more information on how to join Silver Creek Ski Patrol contact:
Eric Conrad at econrad@teal.csn.net