?Affiliation with the Grand Geneva Ski Patrol means that you are part of a dynamic group of individuals whose love of skiing and boarding is matched only by your commitment to helping others.

Joining the National Ski Patrol
There's really no such thing as a typical ski patroller. Nevertheless, when you hear the words "ski patroller," you probably think of someone performing a slope-side rescue of an injured skier. The truth is, it takes all kinds to make this team. Emergency care is an important part of the mission of the National Ski Patrol. We educate. We communicate. We participate!

National Ski Patrol members are people with a strong desire to help others. People who want to learn - and use - emergency care skills, improve their skiing or snowboarding, and help make the “mountain” safer for all. If this sounds like you, read on and find out how you can join this exclusive team.

In any case, the profile of the National Ski Patrol member is that of a person willing to work hard, volunteer their time, and continually enhance personal knowledge and skills .

Work Hard, Play Hard
There's nothing more rewarding than putting in a hard day's work-and having a good time doing it. The main objective of a Patroller is to support the area management function of caring for injured skiers and in making skiing and boarding safer and more fun. But, there are many other benefits. You'll be a respected part of the industry. You'll perfect your skills. And you'll make friendships that will last a lifetime.

Advantages Of Being a Member
Grand Geneva Ski Patrol education programs offer you the chance to learn about emergency care, lift evacuation, toboggan handling, and more! You'll test your knowledge and your skills with personalized support from your area and fellow patrollers.

Our on-hill training team will help you improve your skiing technique, as well as give you instruction in tobaggan handling, in order to safely transport injured guest off the hill.

Our Outdoor Emergency Care team will give you the first aid skills you’ll need to handle any injuries that you may encounter, from bandaging cuts and scrapes to backboarding and CPR.
Once a certified member you receive benefits such as professional discounts on equipment, a family ski pass, discounted lift tickets and equipment rental from Grand Geneva*, yearly skills refresher and more.

Types of NSP Memberships
Alpine Patroller - A person who provides emergency care to injured or ill area guests; also may be responsible for a wide variety of area safety activities. (A skiing or snowboarding position).

Nordic Patroller - A person who provides emergency care to injured or ill area guests; also may be responsible for a wide variety of area safety activities (A skiing position).

Auxiliary Patroller - A person who provides emergency care to injured or ill guests, but may not transport guests off the hill/slope; may help lead training and education activities. (Skiing or snowboarding skills helpful but not always mandatory.)

>>How to Join

Questions or comments? e-mail: skipatrol@skibikerun.com