By Ken Lukawy, National Avalanche Program Coordinator (ken.lukawy@skipatrol.ca) Are we all ready for another winter season of adventure in the backcountry? This article will cover the following topics: Changes to Avalanche Canada’s avalanche forecast system. Is your avalanche transceiver subject
Chris Davies – Kawartha Zone By A.P. Crawford, Periodical Editor and Production Manager (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) Last February Chris Davies, a member of the Kawartha Nordic Patrol arrived on site at the resort for a mid-week ski. As he was checking in
By Lori Natuik, Manitoba Division President (lori.natuik@skipatrol.ca) In 2022 the CSP recognized two individuals who achieved 60 years of dedicated service. Earlier in the year, Doug MacLean was recognized (see article here), and more recently George Kryschuk. We owe a
By A.P. Crawford, Periodical Editor and Production Manager (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) Here is the complete list of national awards for 2022. Again this year, all of these awards are being presented at the local level. Over the course of the coming season,
By Kerri Loudoun, Portfolio Leader, Communications and Marketing (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Many of you have been patiently waiting to hear about a Burton Pro deal update, and we are happy to share that we now have Burton pro deal codes! There are
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) ORDERING PROCESS FOR NAME BADGES IN 2022 As your first-year candidates progress through their AFA training this fall, you’ll want to keep this article handy for making your zone name
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Greetings, zone presidents: With school starting this month and many requalification and instructor yearly update sessions scheduled, we want to focus on uniform orders for the upcoming season. This message
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) You’re not the only one. And it’s time to make it easier for all who use it. Individuals are invited to apply for a position on the website audit committee and
By Shayne Macaulay, Pro Deals Team Member (shayne.macaulay@skipatrol.ca) The snow may be gone from most of the country but that doesn’t mean that your pro deals team has packed it in for the summer. In fact, we’re busier than
By Jean Rioux, Co-Executive Director (jean.rioux@skipatrol.ca) There is a volunteer opportunity in the national management committee, to lead the new member services portfolio. The full job description for the portfolio leader can be found here. If you are interested in
By Mark Brown, Co-Executive Director (mark.brown@skipatrol.ca) Financial Reporting That time of year when Zone financial information must be submitted is rapidly approaching. The required date is May 31, 2022 this year.
