By Matt Middleton, Frontenac Zone (matthew.middleton@skipatrol.ca) On July 26, 2025, I had the opportunity for the second time to help run the Canadian Association of Wilderness Medicine (CAWM) Race. Hosted at MTB Kingston (Ontario), this year’s four teams had very
By Geoff Scotton Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator, Mountain Division (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) With Labour Day in the rearview mirror, many of us snow addicts are turning our minds to coming winter days filled with joyful skiing and snowboarding, thinking about ski trips
By Jean Coté, Québec Division President (jean.cote@skipatrol.ca) The story begins on those beautiful autumn days, long before snow blankets the peaks. Out west, light hits the ridgelines. Across the Prairies, the wind whistles. Farther east, the fall colours announce the
By Ken Lukawy, National Avalanche Program Coordinator (ken.lukawy@skipatrol.ca) The CSP Training and Development Portfolio is looking for a member to take on the national avalanche program coordinator role. While avalanche terrain is not a concern for many CSP members, for
By Devin Hanes, Pro Deals committee member (devin.hanes@skipatrol.ca) Daymaker Touring is revolutionizing the world of alpine touring with their innovative and versatile ski adapters. Founded by passionate skiers and engineers Chris Trunek and Giray Dadali, Daymaker Touring aims to make
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 eighth feature of the year,
By David Russell, National Manager of Training Resources (david.russell@skipatrol.ca) This year marks a big milestone in our implementation of Yeti for member management. The new CSP Learning Centre, available from the Members page is now fully integrated with Yeti. Member
By Sam Morcos, Board of Directors Chair (sam.morcos@skipatrol.ca) I had the pleasure to patrol a few days at the Ottawa Bluesfest again this year. The experience was better than ever. From the pre-event briefing to the organization, administration, operation, liaison
By Mark Brown, Co-executive Director (mark.brown@skipatrol.ca) Upcoming AGM 2025 meetings There are two meetings approaching for the 2025 AGM. Please note the following in your calendars. We invite all active and current members to attend each virtual meeting. Meeting 1
By A.P. Crawford (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) The highest operating award that a member of the CSP can receive is the Canadian Ski Patroller Award (often shortened to “CSP Award”). It is given to recognize regular members in good standing who, through their
By Terry Mitchell, Pro Deals Team Chair (terry.mitchell@skipatrol.ca) The Canadian Ski Patrol is thrilled to announce a new brand partnership with Carv, the world’s leading digital ski coach. Starting this season, all active Canadian Ski Patrol members are eligible for
