Wintergreen’s award-winning Ski Patrol is responsible for first aid and assistance to visitors and employees of Wintergreen Resort. The organization promotes safe recreation practices in a mountain environment and was recognized and awarded “The Outstanding Ski Patrol” in the nation in 2011.
For more information, please call 434-325-8060
OEC Course – The National Ski Patrol’s equivalent to an Emergency Medical Technician course runs from the first weekend after Labor Day until first part of November, Saturdays/Sundays 8 am – 4 pm.
On-The-Hill Medical Training – The course is held during the first part of December. Learn to put OEC skills into practice on-snow/slope dependent on conditions.
After successful completion of the above, a candidate may be registered as a member of WSP. Most people choose to continue training to achieve the level of Alpine Patroller.
Ski and Toboggan Rescue Skills Taught January through February. Learn to transport a person in a toboggan down Wintergreen’s steepest terrain. This may be completed in as little as one year, but may take two or more years of effort.
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To Join the Wintergreen Ski Patrol, please visit the Wintergreen Ski Patrol’s homepage at www.wintergreenskipatrol.org.
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Wintergreen Ski Patrol
Scott Mackay, Director of Ski Patrol
PO Box 706
Wintergreen, VA 22958
434-325-8060
Wintergreen’s national award-winning Ski Patrol offers first aid training – Ski Patrol style – for youths ages 11 to 15 on Sundays during January and February (for a total of eight classes, each lasting 1.5 to 3 hours.)
The Wintergreen Volunteer Ski Patrol is a non-profit 501.C.3 organzation. Contributions may be tax-deductible and are always appreciated. Every year, on the Friday after Thanksgiving the WSP holds a fund-raising Ski Swap. Proceeds from the sale of donated ski and snowboard equipment benefit the Wintergreen Volunteer Ski Patrol.
