By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) The Alternative Analysis Group was tasked with investigating options to ensure the long-term sustainability of CSP first aid training resources. The diverse group is made up of thirteen members representing all
New vice-president of training and development
By Colin Saravanamuttoo, President and CEO (colin@skipatrol.ca) We are happy to announce the appointment of Linda Andrews, effective immediately, as VP training and development. Linda was selected through a formal interview process involving two former board members and myself.
FIPS 2018 Congress Report and 2019 Congress Location
By Colin Saravanamuttoo, President and CEO (colin@skipatrol.ca) I’m happy to share the attached report from the 21st FIPS Congress (Féderation internationale des patrouilleurs du ski) in Sochi, Russia. I was proud to represent the Canadian Ski Patrol at this
Bob Stowell, Life Member No. 40
By A.P. Crawford, CSP Periodical Editor and Production Manager (5×5@skipatrol.ca) Bob started out life in Missouri and skied from almost the beginning. He recalled his first ‘skis’ as being barrel staves bound to his feet with old inner tube
Search for the next CEO of the Canadian Ski Patrol
To the members of the Canadian Ski Patrol: We are at the beginning of an exciting next chapter in our proud history. As part of a planned transition, we have selected the executive search firm of Odgers Berndtson (www.odgersberndtson.com)
Lifesaving Award – Jacqueline McIlmoyl (Qu’Appelle Zone)
Being faced with a life-threatening medical situation with a stranger is one thing. It is entirely different when the person facing the medical situation is a relative – and even more challenging when the patient is a parent. While sitting
Lifesaving Award – Martin Plante (Quebec Zone)
Arriving for his lunch break one day at his remote work area in Val d’Or, Quebec in August 2017, Martin Plante noticed a fellow employee looking quite grey, and being slightly unaware of his surroundings. The individual began to tremble,
CSP celebrates 50 years of patrolling Jasper Alberta’s Marmot Basin
By Mike Palamarek, Marmot Basin Patrol Leader (mikep@cybertech.ca) In 1968, along with the Jasper National Park Warden Service, members of CSP Edmonton Zone began patrolling at Marmot Basin. This season marks 50 years of patrolling from November to early May.
Your Investment in the Future of the Canadian Ski Patrol
You’re invited to join dedicated supporters who have contributed to the Canadian Ski Patrol’s mission for safer ski hills and events across Canada. Today, we’re encouraging you to consider becoming a Canadian Ski Patrol Summit Supporter. What is a Canadian
A Lifelong Passion: 70 Years of Service with the Canadian Ski Patrol
When you have a passion for something, you are always striving to improve how you do it or how you support the organization that helps you do it. That’s how I feel about the Canadian Ski Patrol. I’ve loved skiing
Registration for Altitude 2018 is now open!
By: Greg McCormick, VP Brand and Partners (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) Online registration for Altitude 2018 is now open. Visit the Altitude 2018 website (http://www.skipatrol.ca/altitude2018) or click on the Altitude 2018 link in the main menu of the website. Below are some key
A day in the life; Canadian Ski Patrol
Recently Gatineau Zone patroller Martin Hayles’ daughter Katelyn completed a photo essay about a day in the life of a CSP patroller for her high school photography course. It’s an excellent snapshot of what we do from the moment we
Community spirit lives
By Bill Hellyer, Pacific North Division President (bill.hellyer@skipatrol.ca) Most ski industry headlines relate to projects associated with international destination resorts, however there are stories that reflect the community spirit that supports smaller ski operations, such as these two from 2017
Introducing The Furriest Member of the Canadian Ski Patrol!
Meet the Canadian Ski Patrol’s first four-legged member! His name is Dieter. He’s a five year-old Golden Retriever who is both a validated Avalanche Rescue Dog with the Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Association (CARDA) and a member of the Canadian
Altitude 2018: Reach new heights with the CSP in Quebec City
By Greg McCormick, VP Brand and Partners (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) Join us for the CSP’s national annual gathering at Altitude 2018, taking place in beautiful Quebec City. Previously known as the CSP Leadership Conference, it will include many activities you are familiar
Canadian Ski Patrol celebrates 50 years of avalanche education
By Peter Spear, Life Member No. 14 (peakend@telus.net) Canadian Ski Patrol members in the Calgary area and across the country are informally celebrating 50 years of providing avalanche education to patrol members and the public. It was in 1967 that
Avalanche Awareness
By Ken Lukawy, CSP National Avalanche Programs Coordinator (ken.lukawy@skipatrol.ca) Temperatures are dropping, snow is accumulating, and keen backcountry skiers were shredding lines at places like Bow Summit in Banff National Park before the end of October. Along with getting our
Lifesaving Award – Stéphanie Bernier (Laurentian Zone)
Stéphanie Bernier a ski patroller at the Mont Avalanche Mountain Resort in Laurentian Zone in her volunteer time. She’s also a police officer for the Cartierville neighbourhood of Montreal in her work life. This combination of CSP and police training
Lifesaving Award – Dean James Innes (Edmonton Zone)
Dean Innes and his co-worker Bill Hume were invited to attend the Edmonton Oilers versus the Chicago Blackhawks hockey game as guests of Shawn Sloman, their NAPA auto parts supplier’s representative on November 21, 2016. Ready for all the excitement
Lifesaving Award – George Alexander Holman (Gatineau Zone)
In June of 2015, CSP member George Holman was travelling in Toronto, Ontario, when he came across a motor vehicle accident. A car had hit a tree and although several people had already stopped it did not appear that any