By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing portfolio leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Understanding which website to use, when It can be overwhelming for new members of the CSP and for returning members to know where to find what when it comes to
Pro deals update No. 2 fall 2023
By Kerri Loudoun, Pro deals team manager (prodeals@skipatrol.ca) The pro deals team has been quite busy throughout the month of October and November and have confirmed several more deals for the upcoming winter season. Below are the pro deals that
Pro deal spotlight – icebreaker
By Mark Crone, pro deals team member (mark.crone@skipatrol.ca) The icebreaker way Icebreaker’s 25 years of experience showcase nature’s incredible merino wool, providing performance and comfort, unlike anything you’ve experienced. Icebreaker’s merino wool stands out from the rest. They ensure the
Additional 2023 CSP life members
By A.P. Crawford, 5/5 Editor (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) This month we are highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of two of this year’s recipients of the National Life Membership Award. Darryl Murphy, Life Member No. 89 Darryl Murphy joined the CSP in 1985
Change is inevitable
By Bradley Redwood, Ontario Division President (bradley.redwood@skipatrol.ca) Change is in the wind for the Canadian Ski Patrol at all levels, including the CSP Ontario Division. I’m going to thank three specific people for the fantastic work they have put in
We’d love to get your product review on past pro deal purchases
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) We have been sharing many pro deal updates lately, and we want you to think back to last year’s purchases. We have created a simple, easy-to-use digital review form that members
John D. Harper Lifesaving Award
By A.P. Crawford, 5/5 Editor (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) Members involved: Mike Nicol, Ann Elliott, Don Powell, Rob Docherty, Ernest Ogunleye and Scott Boyson (Lakeridge staff) (CSP Kawartha Zone) At 7:50 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Lakeridge Ski Resort near Oshawa,
Still time to order your new Helly Hansen uniform pieces
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing portfolio leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Now is the time to request your HH uniform pieces with your patrol leader There is just over a month remaining to get your new HH uniform orders into your zone
Treating patients who are deaf or hard of hearing
By Devin Hanes, Central Zone ski patroller (devin.somers@gmail.com) In our role as members of the Canadian Ski Patrol, we may need to treat a patient who is deaf or hard of hearing. In my day job, I am a DHH
Pro deals update fall 2023
By Kerri Loudoun, Pro deals team manager (prodeals@skipatrol.ca) Our pro deals team is in full swing, working on renewing existing pro deals and negotiating new brands to offer our members. We will continue to provide updates as the team works
National Awards 2023
By A.P. Crawford, Periodical Editor (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) Here is the complete list of national awards for 2023. Again this year, all of these awards are being presented at the local level. Over the course of the coming season, a number of
John D. Harper Life Saving Award – Red Deer Zone patrollers – Rick Lawrence, Sheri Blake, David Foret, Sean Grainger (Red Deer Zone)
By Elizabeth Oldfield, Communications Team member (oldfield@telusplanet.net) On January 28, 2023, four on-duty CSP patrollers, Rick Lawrence, Sheri Blake, David Foret, and Sean Grainger, were advised of an accident involving a possible unconscious individual at a challenging location at the
Have an idea to include in a future 5/5 member newsletter?
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing portfolio leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) We are seeking interesting stories and topics for future member newsletters Each month the 5/5 editorial team works to offer interesting and pertinent stories for the CSP member newsletter, the 5/5.
CSP life members 2023
By A.P.Crawford, Periodical Editor (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) The CSP recognized seven new national life members earlier this year. Their work will be highlighted over the next few issues of 5/5 with outlines of their contributions to the CSP. Jenny Skelton, Life