Cascade Backcountry Ski Patrol

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The big powder dumps are still a ways out, but winter is on the way.

 

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Cascade Backcountry Ski Patrol (CBSP) is looking for new members to ski patrol in the backcountry.

 

There are three certifications administered by the National Ski Patrol necessary to become a backcountry ski patroller.

 

• The first and toughest Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) has a class starting soon. OEC training is similar to Emergency Medical Technician training except you are a first responder on a ski slope with limited medical supplies.
   
  
• Second is Avalanche 1
   
  
• Finally Mountain Travel and Rescue Level 1 and 2 are required certifications
   
  

 

Patrolling (Duty Days) with CBSP are similar to regular backcountry skiing. The training makes you capable of first response to an emergency, but you aren't actively searching for accidents.

 

CBSP receives some support from the USFS, and CBSP provides the forest service with statistics on winter use of the mountains and observed conditions while skiing.

 

On occasions organizations ask CBSP to provide patrollers for events. A Duty Day could be monitoring a Nordic race. Last year CBSP took part/assisted in the Hop Loppet race from Mission Ridge to Blewett Pass.

 

Certified patrollers with sufficient Duty Days can take advantage of equipment deals.

 

If you are interested contact me via PM or anyone on the CBSP list

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