By Mike Palamarek, Board Chair (mike.palamarek@skipatrol.ca) The CSP Board of Directors has started the 2027-2031 CSP National Strategic Direction update. Interviews to get current mission, vision and goals feedback, as well as input for the future strategy will be happening
By Brian Low, FIPS Secretary (brian.low@fips-skipatrol.org) Four years ago, the Canadian Ski Patrol presented a proposal to the Fédération Internationale des Patrouilles de Ski (FIPS) to host the 2024 FIPS World Congress in Canada. That year, Sweden was successful in
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Last month International Ski Patrol Day was recognized by ski areas nationwide. It’s an important day where the dedicated patrollers who work tirelessly to keep our slopes and trails safe, can
By Diana Lee, Communications and Marketing Manager (diana.lee@skipatrol.ca) Here are our March furry pals: Zero, Ontario Zero is a four-year-old American bulldog. His favourite things are being a couch potato, heated blankets (on the couch) and snuggling. His favourite treat
By Mike Palamarek, Board Chair (mike.palamarek@skipatrol.ca) Welcome to winter with the Canadian Ski Patrol! On behalf of the CSP board of directors, thank you for being part of the patrol and helping ski areas and communities across Canada. If this
By A.P. Crawford (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) On January 4, 2025, Dave Kells and Stefan Jukes were doing on-snow training with three first-year patrollers at Ski Martock when they heard a radio call about an incident reported above them on the same trail.
By Mark Wickham, Kawartha Nordic Patrol Leader (mark.wickham@skipatrol.ca) In March 2025, Peterborough and North Kawartha Township was hit with a devastating ice storm, which knocked out power and communications for several weeks. The aftermath of damage throughout the area was
By A.P. Crawford, Life Member No. 87 (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) The highest award that a member of the CSP can receive is the Life Membership Award. It is given to recognize regular members of the CSP in good standing who, through their
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) As a member of the Canadian Ski Patrol, throughout the year you will receive email communications from the national organization. This article is to help everyone understand: What email communications are
By Brian Low, National Manager – Instructor Certification Program (brian.low@skipatrol.ca) and Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Canada’s famously cold winters demand that anyone facing the elements is properly equipped – and former CSP blue and yellow jackets
By Ken Lukawy, Avalanche Education Programs (ken.lukawy@skipatrol.ca) Over the years, Avalanche Canada’s Avalanche Skills Training courses have introduced people to several decision-making tools – primarily the Avaluator™ and the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES). Both of these tools have been
