Why do People Join The Ski Patrol?
Help the Skiing Community - Give back to the Community
Learn or sharpen First Aid Skills
Join a great "Family"
Get great Benefits - Season Pass, Discount on food, and more
Always have a large number of Friends to Ski with
Have your own areas on the Mountain to eat/change/socialize
Lots of Training Classes Available - Mountaineering, Avalanche, Advance First Aid & Many More
Ask any Patroller - FOR THE FUN & ADVENTURE!!!
It is a Serious Commitment - But Well Worth It!
Join the Patrol - FAQ's
(find out the answers to common questions)
Join the Patrol - FAQ's
IMPORTANT APPLICANT INFORMATION FOR 2010-2011 SEASON
The Ski Patrol is accepting applications year-round. Selection generally begins with the S.W.A.P. program which is conducted throughout the season PRIOR to your being enrolled in any formal training. Formal training begins with the Spring Outdoor Emergency Care course followed by On The Hill Ski and Toboggan instruction the following Season. With very few exceptions, it is generally not possible to apply, be selected, be trained, and become a Patroller in the same season. A candidate will invest a full year in training and successfully pass all of the training disciplines before being selected and voted on to the patrol.
The BBSP conducts a program we call S.W.A.P. (Ski With A Patroller) that will give you an excellent opportunity to spend a day with an experienced patroller and learn firsthand what the patrol does in its daily duties on any given weekend. Yes, it is essential that you have advanced to expert level Alpine Ski or Snowboard skills to participate. Please read our Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your application.
A brief timeline outline of the process to join the Ski Patrol:
Current Ski Season -------------------------- Candidate applies and completes the S.W.A.P. program
April through June --------------------------- Candidate attends and completes the OEC course in Boise
September/October -------------------------- Candidate attends the Annual Ski Patrol refreshers
Following Ski Season ------------------------ Candidate attends and completes On the Hill Training
March/April of following Ski Season ----- Candidate is voted on the Patrol and becomes a Ski Patroller
[This is about a 13 to 15 month process]
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on the mountain.
updated 9/30/09
Are you interested in joining the BBSP?
It is recommended that you review the Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your Application:
Join the Patrol - FAQ's
(find out the answers to common
questions)
CLICK HERE: Bogus Basin Ski Patrol On-Line Application Form
Links:
Ski Patrol Frequently Asked Questions
Bogus Basin Ski Patrol On-Line Application Form
Liability Waiver (must be signed prior to participating in S.W.A.P. program)
CANDIDATES (new patrollers in training): GUIDELINES, EXPECTATIONS & PROCEDURES
Bylaws 2010
(PDF)
Youth Expectations, Limitations, Guidelines
