By David Tremblay, Lanaudiere zone Vice-President Communication (david.tremblay@skipatrol.ca) The long-awaited annual conference of the Canadian Ski Patrol Quebec Division took place on March 22 to 24 at Val St-Côme, in the magnificent Lanaudière region. This emblematic event, the theme of
By Andrew Hill, Training and development portfolio leader (andrew.hill@skipatrol.ca) After many years of service and dedication to the role by Nancy Askin, the Training and Development (T&D) portfolio has the following job opportunities. We all thank Nancy for her past
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing portfolio leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Missed out on ordering a LG mountain bike jersey in February? You’re in luck! Our next ordering window will start on June 1, 2024. Mark your calendars so you can get
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) This is a new article series to help you learn and understand about the different groups working at the CSP national level – and how they work alongside members at the
By Brian Low, Canadian Ski Patrol FIPS delegate (brian.low@skipatrol.ca) Riksgränsen, (The national border in Swedish) is a ski resort in Kiruna municipality, Lappland, Sweden, 200-km north of the Arctic Circle. The skiing season is from February to June. From end
By Courtney Muller, Pembina Zone President (courtney.muller@skipatrol.ca) In the late sixties, a few courageous folks recognized that the hills in Alberta’s Tawatinaw Valley, only a one-hour drive north of Edmonton, had something to offer. In 1967, with a Centennial Grant,
By Shayne Macaulay, Pro Deals Team Member (shayne.macaulay@skipatrol.ca) Nordica (a division of Tecnica Group S.P.A.) is well known within the CSP membership. Since 1939, it has been committed to bringing quality mountain products to skiers focusing on perfect fit and
By Dave Lepa, Calgary Zone member (dave.lepa@icloud.com) To promote International Ski Patrol Day on February 10, our national partner Helly Hansen extended a gracious invitation to the Canadian Ski Patrol to join them in their Banff boutique store to help
By Jacques Blais, 5/5 Editorial Committee member (jacques.blais@skipatrol.ca) in collaboration with Geneviève Maillé, Training Manager and Instructor Trainer in AFA and OS for CSP Lanaudière Gone are the days when you could train on the fly; where becoming an instructor
By Pierre Prince, Quebec Zone patroller (pierreprince300@gmail.com) For three years, the Quebec Zone provided first aid services during summer activities at Patro Roc Amadour. This community organization is in the less-privileged Limoilou district of Quebec City. Its highly diverse clientele
By Elizabeth Oldfield, Communications Team Member and Life Member No. 44 (oldfield@telus.net) The Canadian Ski Patroller (CSP) Award is the Canadian Ski Patrol’s highest operating award. It is awarded to patrollers who have made significant contributions to the CSP over
