By Nigel McCreary, Pro Deals Team Member (nigel.mccreary@skipatrol.ca) The 2020 Burton line has been dropping these last few weeks, with the full line-up of Step-On products going live on November 4. This year CSP members will have access to
Altitude 2020 – save the date
By Jennifer Delaney, Altitude 2020 Conference Coordinator (jennifer.delaney@skipatrol.ca) We are excited to announce that the hotel for Altitude 2020 has been confirmed this week. We will be at the Delta Calgary Downtown on June 4 to 7, 2020. Watch for
Communicating with skiers and snowboarders with poor English language skills: What helps?
By Peter Lavalley, Qu’Appelle Zone, Saskatchewan Division (Lnpet@myaccess.ca) Patroller responses to the earlier article (5/5 Blog, May 5, 2019) confirmed that communicating with people with poor English language skills or cultural differences can hamper patrollers’ abilities to provide first
Lifesaving award – Pascal Paquet – Bois Francs Zone
In February 2018, Pascal Paquet was at a Costco in Trois Rivieres, Quebec ready to pay for his purchases when he heard a call asking for a doctor, nurse, or paramedic. Pascal identified himself as a first responder and was
The legendary Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic is filling up fast. Don’t miss it.
By Geoff Scotton, Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator, Mountain Division geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca Looking for the perfect winter ski holiday? A great deal with an awesome crowd on epic terrain at a world-class resort? Look no further – and don’t wait too
From our chair
By Marco Romani, Chair of the Board of Directors (marco.romani@skipatrol.ca) Here we are, already past mid-October and the ski season is fast approaching. This year will mark the 79th year of the Canadian Ski Patrol. I want to inform all
Avalanche training opportunities
By Ken Lukawy, National Avalanche Program Coordinator (ken.lukawy@skipatrol.ca) With the enthusiasm for winter recreation ramping up, it is time to think about being safe in the mountains. Being safe from avalanches in our winter playground applies not only to
Nominations are now open
By Craig Taggart, National Recognition Committee Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) In accordance with the national recognition policy, we would like to inform you that nominations are now open for the 2019-2020 Recognition Program. We have updated the Recognition Program Guide, so
National Database System replacement
By Greg McCormick, VP Communications and Marketing (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) At its fall meeting, the board of directors of the Canadian Ski Patrol agreed to fund the replacement of the National Database System (NDS) based on a business case presented in
Online delivery team looking for assistance
By Natalie Everitt, National eLearning Coordinator (natalie.everitt@skipatrol.ca) Looking to use your skills as an eLearning developer? Have experience with Articulate 360/Storyline 360? The CSP online delivery team is looking to add another member to work on eLearning modules. If you
A message from the President and CEO
June 3, 2019 Dear members, I have a personal story to tell you. In November 2018 I realized that I had been living an inauthentic life. For 54 years I presented as a man, lived according to society’s definition
Special offers at Big White Ski Resort!
Click here for special offers for CSP members. Available now until the end of the season.
Volunteer opportunity in training and development
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) The training and development portfolio continues to improve the process in providing training resources. During this effort, and due to the number of resources requiring translation, the portfolio is in need
All-season apparel with Icebreaker
By Mark Crone, National Pro-Deals Team Member (mark.crone@skipatrol.ca) As ski patrollers, we are subject to all kinds of weather. Cold, snow, rain, you name it. We ski in all conditions, for hours at a time, so it’s important to
CSP crystal wedges and life member clocks available
By Craig Taggart, National Recognition Committee Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) For past recipients of the national CSP award, the new recognition crystal wedge is now available for purchase. The cost of the wedge, including shipping is approximately $105. Completion of this
Introducing #myCSPstory campaign
The Canadian Ski Patrol’s success is made possible through the hard work and dedication of volunteers across the country. From coast to coast, our volunteers are positively impacting their communities year-round, at local snow resorts and off-hill events. We want
Head office closed for the holidays
The head office will be closed from December 21, 2018 and reopen on January 2, 2019. We wish everyone the very best of the season.
Final call for national award nominations
By Craig Taggart, National Recognition Committee Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) This is the final call for nominations for national recognition – formerly known as national awards. All nominations are made through the National Database System, or NDS. The deadline for nominations is
Peter Graham, long-time Gatineau Zone patroller remembered
By Richard Eaton, Gatineau Zone President (president@gatineauskipatrol.ca) It is with heavy hearts that we share with you that Peter Graham, a long-time Gatineau Zone patroller, passed away peacefully. At age 83, Peter was our elder statesman and held the distinction
Respect – navigating change
By Heidi Schedler, National Human Resources Committee Chair (heidi.schedler@skipatrol.ca) Change can be difficult. It can also be exciting, refreshing, rejuvenating and beneficial. But, sometimes all we feel is resistance or push-back. Some responses that might suggest you are having a