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jim-ratliff

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Re: National Ski Patrol Organization
« on: April 11, 2012, 07:50:41 am »
Quote from: Liam on April 11, 2012, 05:11:48 am

My patrol director (who is certified and spent time as a trainer and examiner in the certified program) said it took him 3 years and about $3,000 in travel, clinics and training to pass.   They Held his exam at Mad River Glen-on a  frozen, breakable crust day.  He said in a field of about 20 very qualified strong skiers and patrollers 4 passed.

A certified patroller is about as competent as they come on skis in any situation.

Thanks Liam. Yes, the experience of your Patrol Director pretty much mirrors what I remember hearing Tom discuss.  Much more use of ropes and stuff than I expected (maybe because he was more challenged by that part), but that is consistent with your explanation of the "all-terrain" requirement.  And now he finds himself training all the time rather than actually patrolling, which doesn't make his home mountain very happy.

Thanks very much for the overview.  (and congratulation on passing your senior exam).
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