Time
Plan for the season
Active patrollers are expected to work 15 shifts each season, roughly eight hours on a Saturday or Sunday during the winter, plus preseason continuing education.
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Your path to the red jacket.
Start with a conversation. We’ll help you understand the training, time and cost before you commit.
How the candidate process works
- Talk with our candidate advisor.Ask questions and learn what the next candidate season involves.
- Complete a skiing review.Show that you can ski or snowboard confidently enough to begin transport training.
- Train with your class.Complete Outdoor Emergency Care education and learn to handle a rescue toboggan.
- Complete the program.Join the patrol and continue learning with the team.
Cost
Plan for the first year
New candidates cover their own training, annual dues, a patrol jacket, and the safety equipment and supplies the role requires. Costs vary by candidate, and your advisor can walk you through them.
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You do not have to decide today. Start with a straightforward conversation.
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