National Ski Patrol (NSP) has expanded its membership requirements to include more first responder certifications—such as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Wilderness First Responders ...

In early March, a 30-year-old female skier was injured in Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park while skiing ... At this time of year, ski patrol volunteers focus on what they call preventive ...

Most are trained to the Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) standard, a training standard set forth by the National Ski Patrol Association. The standard requires all patrollers to take a grueling 120 ...

A new state license plate allows Montana snow sports enthusiasts to champion their pastime in style while supporting the Volunteer National Ski Patrol. The plate, designed by Missoula artist Mat ...

One day, one of his friends asked him to consider joining the National Ski Patrol, which oversees 18 slopes in Cataloochee. He did, and has volunteered with the patrol, which rescues injured or ...