Why join the patrol?

Patrollers join the BBSP because they love the sport, have a strong desire to help others, possess good people skills and want to be a part of an exceptional team. They often have many years of alpine snow sports experience and want to give back to the sport that has given them so much enjoyment. Many have medical skills and backgrounds that they wish to share in both helping patients as well as in training others. All of them feel that Ski Patrolling will take them to a new level in the sport. And they are correct.

What different types of patrol do you have?

We currently have 4 types of patrol positions:

• Alpine Ski/Snowboard

  • Those proficient in alpine skiing and snowboarding, and who have completed toboggan training, with the ability to administer emergency first aid services and help injured people down the mountain.

• Mountain Dispatch

  • EMS dispatcher coordinating and logging incident response and support.

• Aid Room

  •  Those proficient in emergency first aid services who do not desire to be out on the hill skiing.

• Mountain Bike

  • Those proficient in mountain biking ​who have the ability to administer emergency first aid and help injured guests off the mountain from sometimes remote trails.

Do I need Prior medical experience?

No. The patrol training program includes the Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) training course. This is a comprehensive emergency medical course and practical training program that has been developed and refined over the years by the National Ski Patrol. Through OEC, you must successfully demonstrate that you have learned the skills necessary to provide emergency first aid on the mountain by passing various written and practical exams.

What are the benefits of being a patroller?

Beyond the friendship and camaraderie of the patrol team, Bogus Basin Ski Patrol members are eligible for a volunteer season ski pass. Eligible patrollers can also earn a season ski pass for a guest, or season family pass. Additional benefits include on-the-mountain food discounts, retail discounts, rental discounts, as well as ski school lessons. To learn more about current benefits, please visit the sign up page.

What is the time commitment of a volunteer patroller?

Volunteer patrollers are required to patrol 14-20 days per season (Saturdays and/or Sundays). Patrol days begin at 7:30am on the mountain, and end around 5pm.

Volunteer patrollers are also asked to help out with various other activities throughout the year to help support the patrol, and the mountain.

The initial candidate process for a volunteer patroller requires a full year commitment.