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Join The Patrol
Volunteering for an organization such as the National Ski Patrol can be a rewarding and exciting experience. Through this training you will gain self confidence, knowledge, and important skills that will help you on and off the hill. Responding to an emergency situation isn't something most people plan on doing, but with the training and experience you receive, you will be ready.
Download and print our application form. Word or PDF
The following information is provided to supply answers about becoming
a member of the Snowbowl National Ski Patrol. All costs are
approximate.
NOTE: The Montana Snowbowl Ski Patrol consists of both volunteers as well as paid staff. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer ski patroller, this is the website for you. If you are interested in a paid position with the ski area, please contact them here.
Why should you join the Snowbowl Volunteer Ski Patrol?
- To receive medical training skills that will aid you in all of your outdoor activities.
- To enhance your downhill skiing skills and learn how to handle a rescue toboggan.
- To become a member of a cohesive team.
- To feel the joy of helping others.
- To be an ambassador of Snowbowl Mountain.
- To receive one complimentary ski pass for every day that you patrol. This complimentary pass may be given to a friend or relative.
- To have the opportunity to enhance and learn new skills through courses offered to patrollers. Our courses offer information in avalanche training, advanced ski training and basic mountaineering.
- To have the opportunity to ski a great mountain - Snowbowl!
How to become a candidate of the Snowbowl Volunteer Ski Patrol.
- Complete our application form and be accepted.
- Attend all sessions for the Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) training course and on-hill training course.
- Attend all yearly patrol mandatory events. These events include, but are not limited to the On-Hill Refresher, OEC Refresher, SOS fair, Opening Day of Mountain and Closing Day of Mountain.
- Participate in the minimum of ten sweep procedures with a trained patroller.
- Pass the required examination set by the National Ski Patrol and/or local patrol.
What is a "candidate" of the Snowbowl Volunteer Ski Patrol?
- A "candidate" is a person interested in completing all the necessary requirements to become a Basic Ski Patroller.
- A candidate will not be allowed to wear a regulation patrol coat with a cross on it. While on the mountain, the candidate will wear a "Patrol Candidate" vest, which is provided by the Snowbowl National Ski Patrol.
- Candidates are not eligible to receive complimentary ski passes.
- Candidates are not allowed to patrol the mountain on weekdays without prior written consent from the patrol director.
- Candidates will need to provide their own ski or snowboarding equipment to use while training and patrolling.
What does it cost to become a candidate and basic patroller?
- Yearly dues required by all candidates and patrollers are due by November 18th. There are no exceptions made for the payment of the dues and they are non-refundable should you decide not to be a member of the ski patrol. (Amount of dues is set yearly by membership - 2009 candidate dues were $75.)
- OEC training materials will run about $300 (one-time cost)
- Upon the completion of all candidate training and requirements, and becoming a basic patroller, you will need to purchase a Patrol Belt or Vest for about $90. Some choose to also buy a patrol jacket for about $250.
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