ABOUT US
The Montana Snowbowl Volunteer Ski Patrol is a nonprofit affiliate of the National Ski Patrol (NSP), dedicated to providing volunteer emergency medical services to the outdoor recreation community in and around Missoula, Montana.​
Who We Are
Our patrol is made up of a diverse group of volunteers—students, teachers, healthcare workers, tradespeople, and professionals—who come together from Missoula and the surrounding communities to serve others. We work in and around town during the week, and on weekends, we head up the mountain to volunteer at Montana Snowbowl, one of Western Montana’s most iconic ski areas.
We are united by a shared passion for skiing, snowboarding, and mountain safety.
WHAT WE DO
As a volunteer ski patrol, we:
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Provide emergency medical care on the mountain
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Conduct winter rescue and transportation
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Promote mountain safety and hazard awareness
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Support off-season events such as:
â—¦ The YMCA Riverbank Run
â—¦ Local Trail Run Events
â—¦ Mountain Bike Races
â—¦ The SOS Fair
We are proud to contribute to Missoula's vibrant outdoor and athletic community year-round.
OUR TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
Our team members are trained and certified in:
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Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) – The gold standard for ski patrol emergency response
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Professional-level CPR
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Outdoor Emergency Transport (OET) - Winter rescue and emergency transportation.
Many of our patrollers are also certified as:
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Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
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NSP OEC, OET & Avalanche Instructors
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Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) members
OUR COMMITMENT
We take great pride in offering professional, skilled, and courteous emergency services in Montana’s rugged and unpredictable outdoor environments. Whether responding to an injury on a snowy slope or assisting with a summer trail event, we’re always ready to serve with compassion, courage, and competence.
JOIN OUR MISSION
Interested in becoming part of our crew?
Visit our Join the Patrol page to learn more about training, requirements, and how to apply.
If you are interested in a paid patroller position, you can apply under “Pro Patrol” at this link: https://www.montanasnowbowl.com/working-at-snowbowl/ . 
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Are you already an MD, RN, EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic?  Please review this EMT to OEC Pipeline document which will give you some detail about the modified challenge program to become OEC certified.