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
By Terry Mitchell, Pro Deal Committee Chair (terry.mitchell@skipatrol.ca) SnowShepherd has established itself as one of the leading winter sports brands in the U.K. and Europe. Founded in 2009 by former competitive skier Tim Shepherd and his son Brandon Shepherd, also
By Diana Lee, Communications and Marketing Manager (diana.lee@skipatrol.ca) Earlier this year, we launched our Pets of Patrollers feature to highlight the happiness and comfort we experience when our animal friends interact with us. For our ninth feature, here are our
