Ever dreamed about being on the ski patrol? Ever looked from the lift as those red-jacket knights of the mountain carried an injured skier in a toboggan down an icy run and thought, “I want to help people like that?” Ever imagine how cool it would be to ski at a resort for work or as a volunteer? Well now is your chance as Brighton Resort is holding a Ski Patrol Open House and Ski Test for prospective ski patrol volunteers.
On January 14th and 15th, you can spend the day skiing or snowboarding with the Brighton ski patrol. While on the mountain, patrol members will determine if your skiing or boarding skills are at a sufficient level to be ski patrol worthy. From there, you will be informed if you have the chops, or need more practice.
According to Brighton, those who pass the test will then be asked to join the Ski and Toboggan training the following weekend. Classes will continue each Saturday afterwards through March 31st. Then the OEC class (Outdoor Emergency Care) first aid course, will begin in September and runs through the middle of November. At the conclusion of the Ski and Toboggan training, there is a ski and toboggan practical evaluation.
Anyone who wants to continue their training and become a volunteer ski patrol at Brighton must complete the OEC first aid course, which includes professional CPR, written first aid test, and a practical first aid test. Classroom time covers 12 weeks, which breaks down to two nights per week, 3-and-a-half hours each class. The OEC class starts in September and runs through the middle of November. The course also includes a professional CPR, written tests, midterm practical and a comprehensive written final and practical skills test. The class concludes with three on the hill working classes.
Once you’re on the volunteer ski patrol team, your work requirement per season is 16-18 weekend days and 3-5 nights.
So what do you get for all your hard work, aside from the beaming knowledge that you are now officially a member of the ski patrol? Well, there are some added perks for full-time volunteer patrollers. First year patrol members get free skiing privileges while they are in training up to three times per week. If you stick it out to your second year, you get a season pass, ski credits, family program, a Big Cottonwood Canyon UTA bus pass, discounts on ski lessons, and discounts on food.
The only caveat? You have to be at least 17 years old.
If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer ski patroller at Brighton, sign up, then head to the resort on either January 14th or 15th and meet at the A-Frame building’s main floor next to the Crest Lift at 9 a.m. From there, you’ll go skiing with the ski patrol, but if you don’t already have a pass, you’ll need to pay $25 to get one.
To sign up for the Brighton Ski Patrol open house and ski test, go to www.brightonnsp.org
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