This just in from Brad Ambler, who knows a few things about forest fires: Rabbit Snow Resort Hill is holding a fundraiser on January 26 to raise money to help with the ongoing forest fires in the Australian state of
2020 Birkebeiner, February 8
Do you want to volunteer at Western Canada’s premier Nordic skiing event? Yes, of course you do! The Birkebeiner (a.k.a the Birkie) occurs in and around Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area approximately 30 minutes east of Edmonton. The event
Message from Mike Cava: Early 2020 Presidential Ramblings
We are now about half way through the Patrol year; as we started in August with Instructor Training, and will end in May with the awards banquet. For some of us, we will be just as busy in the summer
Vulnerable Sector Checks (Rookies)
There are eight rookies who haven’t submitted their vulnerable sector checks to Mike Cava. You know who you are! These checks are mandatory, and you cannot patrol until you’ve obtained one! An application form can be downloaded here. You should print the
Missing Name Tags
If you don’t have a name tag and are tired of being anonymous on the ski hill, then we have a solution for you! Our illustrious VP Admin Matt Ellis will be putting in an order for name tags on
Congratulations to the 2019 Rookie Class!
The majority of the 2019 Rookie Class completed their on-hill training at the Rabbit Hill Snow Resort on the weekend of December 7/8. Over the next couple of weeks, the stragglers, who had commitments on the training weekend, will complete
What to do if you can’t make it to your patrol shift…..
If you are planning to be away during the winter and need to miss one of your shifts, it is your responsibility to find a spare. Both Rabbit Hill and Snow Valley have email lists of people willing to be spares.
Canadian Ski Patrol Uniform Compliance
We all want to look professional on duty, right? Nobody wants to hear grumblings from upper management about non-compliance with CSP uniform standards, which can be downloaded here (the standards, not the grumbling). In a nutshell, please work towards having
Sundance Ski and Board Shop – Waxing and Tuning Clinic
Sundance Ski & Board Shop will be holding their Last Wax & Tuning Clinic of the 2019/20 ski season on Sunday December 15 at 9:30 AM. This is a great opportunity to learn how to wax and tune your gear. No RSVP
Opportunity to Meet CSP National President Zoe Robinson in Edmonton, November 19, 2019
This just in from Zoe Robinson, President and CEO of the Canadian Ski Patrol: Dear CSP Members, I hear winter has arrived in Alberta and the certification and re-certification courses are almost complete. I have seen many posts on social