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In memoriam: Dr. Michael “Doc” Swangard (May 6, 1939 – June 6, 2023)

In memoriam: Dr. Michael “Doc” Swangard (May 6, 1939 – June 6, 2023)

By: Shoana Beveridge, Greater Vancouver Zone Board Chair, (shoanab1964@gmail.com) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Michael “Doc” Swangard. Dr. Swangard was a highly respected and influential figure in the Canadian Ski Patrol and a

skipatroladmin July 5, 2023April 12, 2024 Archive Read more

The best world athletes compete at the most brightly lit mogul run in the world

The best world athletes compete at the most brightly lit mogul run in the world

By Jacques Blais, Portfolio Lead, Translation (jacques.blais@skipatrol.ca) On January 27 and 28 Val Saint-Côme, in Lanaudière Zone in Quebec held an FIS Moguls World Cup on the most brightly lit mogul run in the world. All the top women and

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Important message from the National Recognition Committee

Important message from the National Recognition Committee

By Nancy Price-Hutley, National Recognition Committee Chair (nancy.price-hutley@skipatrol.ca) As many of you are aware, in the March issue of 5/5 I wrote about the new awards submission application. Since then correspondence was sent to zone and division presidents about an

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Repair process for HH uniform pieces

Repair process for HH uniform pieces

By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) There have been several reports from members that some of the recent Helly Hansen uniform pieces have some challenges – specifically, the zippers. CSP national will help to rectify Over the

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Equity, diversity and inclusion committee update

Equity, diversity and inclusion committee update

By Hélène Fortier, EDI Committee Member (helene.fortier@skipatrol.ca) The equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) committee has been active all winter, meeting monthly, and this article serves as an update on the items committee is currently working on. First, thank you for

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The steepest pitch you’ll ever do

The steepest pitch you’ll ever do

By Stephanie MacLean-Stirling, New Patroller at Ski Martock, Scotia Zone, Atlantic East Division (s.macleansterling@gmail.com) Where are my newbie patrollers? Ah! There you are. With that wide-eyed look of a new patroller. If you’re reading this give yourself a hug and

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Competition fierce as Central Zone races return

Competition fierce as Central Zone races return

By Felix Tang, Mount St. Louis-Moonstone Assistant Patrol Leader (performance_ja1@hotmail.com) In March 2023 the Beaver Valley Ski Club hosted the CSP Central Zone races, following a pandemic hiatus. There were races of four-person teams either skiing or boarding, individual races

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Patrolling the junior national aerials and moguls competition

Patrolling the junior national aerials and moguls competition

By Greg Dell’Agnese, Kawartha Zone Director of 365 Events (greg.dellagnese@skipatrol.ca) In late February Caledon Ski Club Patrol Leader Blair Wallhouse called out to members on the CSP M-ERU (Canadian Ski Patrol Motorcycle Emergency Response Unit) to help his patrol provide

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Timothy Wallace receives Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal and Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers

Timothy Wallace receives Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal and Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers

By Elizabeth Oldfield, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Member (5×5@skipatrol.ca) Timothy Wallace is a 34-year veteran of the CSP, currently patrolling at Mount Norquay as a member of Calgary Zone. He has been and continues to be involved in the training

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Patrolling at the 2023 Canada Winter Games

Patrolling at the 2023 Canada Winter Games

By Hunter Middleton, Frontenac Zone Patroller (hunteramiddleton@outlook.ca) I’m a fourth-year patroller from Batawa Ski Hill in Frontenac Zone in Ontario. This season I had the amazing opportunity to patrol the 2023 Canada Winter Games alpine ski event with the Crabbe Mountain

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2023 Canada Winter Games Wrap Up

2023 Canada Winter Games Wrap Up

By Wanda Ellsworth, Confederation Zone President (wanda.ellsworth@skipatrol.ca) The 2023 Canada Winter Games have come and gone and a great time was had by all. More than 2,100 volunteer hours were provided by 31 patrollers to support this large event, including

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