Welcome to the Mont Ripley Ski Patrol

The minimum training requirements to become a Ski Patroller at Mont Ripley consist of:

Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC)
OEC is a 4 month training program consisting of atleast 100 hours of classroom and practical training in managing outdoor emergency situations. Successful completion of the OEC training requires a passing score on nationally standardized written and practical examinations. This material must be refreshed by all patrollers every year prior to the ski season.
CPR for Healthcare Providers
CPR training is required for all ski patrollers and this training is administered by licensed AHA instructors each year. It is a 1 day course that must be refreshed on a yearly basis.
Ski & Toboggan Training (S&T)
S&T is a 9 week training program designed to enable students to safely transport injured guests to the bottom of the hill using specialized transportation equipment. This training emphasizes exceptional sking ability (PSIA level 7 and higher) and managing hazardous emvironments. Successful completion of the S&T training requires a passing score on both a skiing and a toboggan handing practical examination. This material must be refreshed by all patrollers every year during the ski season.
Chairlift Evacuation Training
Charlift evac training consists of a 1 day training course that focuses on safely evacuating a chairlift that has shut down unexpectedly. This material must be refreshed by all patrollers every year prior to the ski season.

Once a member of the Mont Ripley Ski Patrol, many more training opportunites will be available including:

Ski Patroller Training