Becoming A Member

How You Can Join The National Ski Patrol

National Ski Patrol members are people age 18 and older 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 mountain recreation safer for all. If this sounds like you, read on and find out how you can join this exclusive team.
Volunteer and paid patroller membership requirements of National Ski Patrol members include:
Association with a local patrol as an Alpine Patroller, skier or snowboarder or Nordic Patroller.
Complete credentialed courses in Outdoor Emergency Care, CPR, Ski and Toboggan Handling followed by continuing education through annual refreshers and local patrol training requirements.