FEBRUARY 2007 VOLUME 43, ISSUE 2 Nor’wester

MODELING THE PRECEPTS OF PATROLLING - WHAT DOES IT MEAN? BARB DIXON, DIVISION DIRECTOR [email protected] (208) 347-3143

The Pacific Northwest has been blessed with a good start to the sea- son. Areas are up and running with adequate snow in most. It may not be the incredible snowfall that we would prefer but we have had seasons that were far worse. Programs are up and running smoothly. Candidate classes have or will be winding down and we will be testing and then welcoming a whole Division Director Election Info 3 new group of patrollers to our ranks. As experienced patrollers, it is our duty to make the transition from can- Convention Info 7 didate to patroller a welcoming, learn- ing and seamless experience. It is every patroller’s responsibility to Ski Flight 9 model the precepts of patrolling. It is also our responsibility to be a re- source for new patrollers. If you haven’t taken the time lately, or you Region Reports 10-12 just need to be refreshed, take the time to review the Policies and Proce- dures, look through the catalog, prac- add enrichment to your patrolling ca- I attended the National Board tice going on line to check out what is reer and you will become a valuable Meeting. I represented you as the Di- available and review the manuals that resource to the new patrollers as well vision Director of PNWD but I also be- you use for your instructorship. If you as your comrades who may have gan my term as a National Board are not an instructor, pick a discipline been patrolling for years. Member beginning with an orientation and find out more about it. Under- Above all, let’s remember from with the two other new Board mem- stand the qualifications for specific Policies & Procedures: “Members bers. The entire board worked hard disciplines, research senior require- will display a positive attitude, good at the orientation to begin the process August 10-12, 2007 ments, look into available awards and judgment, respect for the law, diplo- of moving forward with good commu- Register EARLY for their qualifications or requirements, macy, honesty, integrity, and courtesy nication, long & short range goals, 2007 Convention volunteer to be a patrol officer, set when dealing with fellow members, program assessment and financial in Portland. goals for yourself as a Region or Divi- candidates, ski area employees, pub- stability. The entire Board is commit- sion officer or advisor. If you take the lic land administrators, members of ted to making this a strong organiza- time to do any or all of this you will other organizations and the public.” tion that is responsive to its members Continued on page 2 2 Nor’wester

NEW BOOK FOR MTR & OEC / SUNSCREEN UPDATE MODELING PRECEPTS OF PATROLLING (CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE) FRANK ROSSI, MTR ADVISOR as well as to its industry partners. but each Region has dealt with that [email protected], (425) 271-8114 You may say “show us the results”. and a written guideline for the Divi- We hope to do that with communica- sion is in the works. Hopefully that Hypothermia Frostbite and Other Cold Injuries: prevention, survival, res- tion which will require listening as will be a goal that will be completed cue, and treatment, 2nd Ed. Gordon Giesbrecht and James Wilkerson. Nov well as information dissemination. at the August meeting. 2006. ISBN 0898868920. The Board worked each day from Eric Geisler has been successful The compact yet comprehensive guide to recognizing, preventing, and early morning to the dinner hour. The with the Women’s Toboggan clinics treating hypothermia and other cold injuries—now updated with the latest re- three standing committees; planning, this year. Last year we planned three search. governance and finance had very full with no attendees. This year all three This compact, comprehensive book covers the causes and effects of hypoth- agendas. I have been assigned to were successful with 15 attending the ermia and other cold injuries, and tells how to prevent, recognize, and treat the finance committee. We have final clinic. We have huge hopes that them. The new second edition includes expanded coverage of how the body three board members: myself, Mark next year will be even better and we loses heat and the latest rewarming techniques such as thermal wraps. Reese, Bela Musits-chair, two DD’s, will stop teasing Eric about getting in There are four new chapters on cold water drowning and covering additional Jim Fillmore from Intermountain and touch with his feminine side. cold injuries from Raynaud’s phenomenon to cold-induced asthma. Other Bob Short from Northern. We re- Please read all of the other new chapters present strategies for cold weather survival, plus safe practices viewed expenses, financial & revenue advisor’s reports for more information for working on ice and ice water escape and rescue techniques. This book trends in an effort to begin the pro- and if you have any questions they covers topics not in the OEC manual: Trench Foot, Raynaud’s phenomenon, cess of developing the budget for ap- will be happy to brag about their pro- Chilblains, Pernio, Cold panniculitis in children, Cold-induced urticaria, and proval in June. grams. Cold-induced asthma. NOTE: Trench foot was the long term injury sustained The meeting was attended by And finally, if you have made it this by a woman lost for four days on Snoqualmie Pass in November 2006. It will DD’s, local patrollers and members far you may or may not be happy to take 3 to 4 months for her feet to return to normal. A more serious case of of the P.C. Committee. Opinions and know that this is my final report to you trench foot can be a life time debilitating injury. comments were welcomed and en- as your Division Director. I have been couraged from the floor. The interac- very blessed to have the opportunity Sunscreens tion of Board, DD’s and members to meet, ski and plan with you as the I know of two patrollers who have had skin lesions removed repeatedly, present was very positive and encour- PNWD Director. Your Division staff is and a patroller who died from skin cancer. We need to get serious about sun- aging. The DD’s also met and and has been an amazing group of screens and its use. UVA is believe to cause the damage leading to skin can- worked on issues that have been as- volunteers. They take their job so se- cer. UVB turns us red and burns. There are only four ingredients that ad- signed to them. The new nominating riously and ask for so little in return. I equately protect against UVA rays –- Mexoryl SX or XL, Avobenzone (Parsol committee was established with the know I have disappointed and frus- 1789), Zinc Oxide, and Titanium Dioxide. Mexoryl is the best, and was ap- exception of member at large who is trated some of you (I don’t profess to proved by the US FDA in July 2006. You should start finding it this Spring. appointed by the committee. Please be perfect) but even you have been a Mexoryl SX (water soluble) and Mexoryl XL (oil soluble) were developed by make sure to go to the web site and source of growth and learning for me L’Oreal. It is found in products of L’Oreal’s subsidiary companies – Ombrelle, read the minutes in entirety. If you as well as the Division as a whole Anthelios by LaRoche-Posay, BioTherm, and Capital Soleil by Vichy Laborato- have a specific question just give me and I thank each of you. There are ries. I have been purchasing Ombrelle sunscreens for over ten years from a call. too many of you to thank personally in Canada. It containing Mexoryl SX, Avobenzone (Parsol 1789), and Titanium Di- this report (actually about 2500) but oxide—SPF 15, 30, 45, and 60. Ombrelle is less expensive that the other men- OEC you all know who you are and you all tioned brands. SPF rating only relates to UVB protection; there is no measure In December I attended the OEC know what you did to make the past of UVA protection. The amount applied to establish a SPF rating is about twice meeting for Division Supervisors. four years a truly fun and wonderful what most of us apply. Since we ski at altitude, we need higher SPF ratings They had a very full agenda with experience. (more UV rays). We need to apply it 30-minutes before going outside, and re- some procedure proposals, plans for We have made some innovative apply. If you sweat a lot, reapply more frequently. the next edition of OEC, relationships changes in programs, saved money, with cooperating organizations, con- enlarged programs, developed new For photo info, see pg. 3 tinuing education and the general programs, exchanged ideas, reached business of keeping a program like out to new partnerships (FIPS) and OEC fresh and viable. Plans for the strengthen old partnerships (PNSAA). next edition of OEC are complicated I am positive that this momentum will and will depend a lot on finances and continue with a new Director and his/ good corporate planning. At the time her staff. of this meeting they were going to the Thank you so much! board with presentations and since then there are plans for a survey of needs from the instructors and OEC The Nor’wester is a quarterly participants. I am continually in awe publication of the Pacific of the work these supervisors do un- Northwest Division, National Ski beknown to the rest of us Patrol, a non-profit educational organization. 2,800 issues are DIVISION distributed to its current Division programs are strong. membership four times a year. Some stronger than others but that is Please update your address to be expected and is always the with National Ski Patrol through case. S&T has been working hard to the website. Please direct all become more consistent throughout submissions to editor/ the Division. We need more clarifica- publisher,Deb Garcia, tion on the auxiliary senior module [email protected], 541-443-6821. 3 Nor’wester

CONSIDER DESERVING PATROLLERS AS SEASON UNFOLDS DIVISION DIRECTOR ANNE GREENWOOD, AWARDS ADVISOR ELECTION INFORMATION [email protected], (503) 399-3518 BARB DIXON, DIVISION DIRECTOR DD ELECTION PROCESS The National Awards Committee, I’d like to repeat the following [email protected] (208) 347-3143 made up of the divisional awards ad- information. DOLORES LA LIBERTE, CONTROLLER visors and the national awards advi- [email protected], (208) 687-1032 There will be no Division Director • sor, plans to meet in early May in Den- Review the NSP “Policies and This is a busy election season for candidate articles in this issue for the ver to review the NSP “Policies and Procedures, Chapter 10”. the PNWD. As most, everyone knows, following reasons: Procedures, Chapter 10” Awards. Barb Dixon was elected to the NSP • The committee has been working on A minimum of 45 days is Board of Directors. Congratulations a) Not all candidates will have this for the past few years through needed for processing any to Barb. However, that also means submitted their names by the Febru- telephone conferences. The commit- award. the Division must elect a new Divi- ary 1st deadline tee hopes to have their recommenda- sion Director. That process was b) Not all candidates qualifica- • tions for change completed at this Signatures are needed. started by opening up nominations on tions will have been approved meeting. January 24. The nomination will c) Delay of the issue (3 weeks) What a good season so far, right? Deadlines to your Division Awards close on February 15. would have some impact on other ar- Are you thinking of those patrollers Advisor : The PNWD Board of Directors will eas – convention notices of dates, etc who you’d like to see receive recogni- vote and the office will be filled by April tion for their fine patrolling skills? 45 days (minimum for processing and 10. As DD I made the decision that Well, get those thinking caps on and return): Merit Stars; Meritorious Ser- In addition, Southern Idaho and this issue would go out as sched- get your awards written up and sent vice Awards; Distinguished Service Inland Empire Region Directors are uled. to your Patrol Awards Advisors, or Pa- Awards and National Appointments. up for re-election. Candidates for DD may write, trol Advisors get them sent to your Re- Both Regions chose to have the phone or e-mail the voting members th gion Awards Advisor and YES, you Re- June 25 , 2007: Nominations for Division conduct the election pro- of the board and make sure that they gion Advisors get your awards sent to 2006 Outstanding Division, Patrol and cess. Nominations were opened on know their qualifications, goals and the Division Awards Advisor, currently, Patroller Awards need to be to the January 13 and closed January 28. objectives. little ol’ me, Anne Greenwood. With PNWD Awards Advisor. Ballots will be sent out on February I have asked that the Region Di- the new Division Director, there may 11. rectors make their web sites avail- be a new Division Awards Advisor. Region Awards Advisors: Region Directors are elected by a able to all candidates and I would The following information is correct vote from the Patrol Directors in their hope that the Division web site will be for whomever holds the Divisional Kelli Piper – Inland respective Regions. However, a sole available also. Awards Advisor position. 7122 W. Kendick Ave. nominee will automatically be Dolores LaLiberte has submitted Nine Mile Falls WA 99026 elected. This is the case in the Inland a schedule for the election process REMINDERS: (H) 509-328-539 Empire Region. Election results to that is published herein. Ann Werner • Current forms are available at: [email protected] be announced on April 4. will be the election coordinator and if www.nsp.org or your regional awards What an exciting time for the you have any further questions or con- advisor or in the 2006-2007 Policies Jodie Jeffers – Mt. Hood PNWD. Barb has a new job, we will cerns you may call her or myself. and Procedures. If you choose to go 1375 Prairie Clover Ave. NE have a new Division Director and the on-line, here is how to get the forms. Keizer OR 97303 Board of Directors is changing. I (H) 503-390-3405 hope that a bright future is in store for 1. “Login” with your member [email protected] all. number and password. 2 . Go to Member Services, click Peter Schwartz – Northwest on My Bookshelf. 1535 NW 100th St. 3. Look for Reference & Seattle WA 98177 Resource Materials, click on (H) (206) 783-1235 Downloads. (W) 206-381-6746 4. Look for “Award Forms” - Click [email protected] on the “available forms can be found here.” Jeff Faust – Oregon 2910 Tulip St Your choices are: Word 2000 or Eugene OR 97408 PDF. You can add info to the down- (H) 541-345-3605 loaded Word 2000 form on the com- [email protected] puter. The PDF form will not allow any changes or info to be added, but Robin Ulrich – Southern Idaho can be printed and used on a type- P.O. Box 92 writer. Gooding ID 83330 (H) 208-934-8528 • Review the NSP “Policies and [email protected] Procedures, Chapter 10”. Dale Luther – Southern Idaho • A minimum of 45 days is 1001 Foothill Dr. Photo on front cover, page 2, and photo above were taken at the Mt. Hood needed for processing any Ontario OR 97914 and Oregon Region EMM Practice Clinc held Jan 20/21 at Hoodoo Ski award. (H) 541-889-5743 Area. Patients, evaluators, participants and candidates totaled 55, of which [email protected] 16 were candidates. (photos courtesty of Anne Greenwood) • Signatures are needed. 4 Nor’wester

WHAT / WHO ARE ALPINE TOBOGGAN INSTRUCTOR TRAINERS? A MORE THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING NEEDED BRIAN MERRYMAN, S&T ADVISOR [email protected] (360) 446-7838 It is apparent that a wide variety of during the active ski season. IT re- Alpine Toboggan Instructor Alpine S&T program functions on a di- understandings exist concerning this sponsibilities will sometimes take an Trainer appointments are made and visional level (division S&T commit- question. Some are accurate while oth- IT away from their home area during reviewed annually. By national direc- tee). This committee consists of all ers need a bit of tweaking. The follow- that portion of the year when their tive, IT appointments are good for one Region S&T Advisors with additional ing should help in better understand- work as a regular patroller is most year only and must be remade each input from Regional Directors and ing the core functions and require- needed “at home”. Usually the issue fall for the next season. Annual review other key regional S&T training pro- ments of the position of Alpine Tobog- of area support is handled in an infor- of IT appointments is the responsibil- gram participants. In the future, look gan Instructor Trainer (IT), and how an mal manner by the potential IT as- ity of the Division OET supervisor. to see more consistent inclusion of appointment as an Instructor Trainer sisted as necessary by input from re- This responsibility is in practice snowboard and “Tele” folks on this relates to the position of Certified To- gional staff. Contact should be made shared with the Regional S&T staff in committee as well. boggan Instructor. prior to acceptance of an appoint- all five core regions of the PNWD. Prior to appointment, a potential ment. It is helpful to discuss time de- Review is made against those critical Nuts and Bolts 2007 IT must meet with acceptance of both mand issues and IT job demands, items discussed above and the Look in this issue of the Norwester region and division staff. This is nec- especially if an appointment has re- needs of regional S&T staff in deliver- for information on the upcoming 2007 essary in that Instructor Trainers ceived an ing and assuring quality in all version of the famous “Nuts & Bolts” serve (in essence) as supplemental initial nega- NSP Alpine Toboggan training Clinic at Mt Hood in June. ...to convey the NSP region and division staff members tive re- programs. It should be noted instructor develop- assisting in dissemination of a na- sponse. ment program... again that normal area/patrol Women’s Toboggan Clinic tional program. In their role as an IT Consider based training in toboggan I encourage all of you to read Erik they do not serve to administer area/ also that lo- handling and skiing are not Giesler’s report in this Norwester is- patrol training functions. There is no cal area suggestions for good IT can- national programs. They are in fact sue regarding the three “Women’s To- restriction placed on an IT regarding didates are always welcome and will area management sponsored pro- boggan Clinics” held this winter. The participation in area/patrol based be considered in light of qualifications grams. Their connection to NSP is reception of the participants was training, it is simply that area/patrol and program needs. through the elective use of NSP Certi- great. The instruction was excellent. based training functions fall under the Instructor Trainers must be able fied Alpine Toboggan Instructors to do In particular I appreciated the instruc- jurisdiction of the local patrol/local to do a superb job of focusing current local area toboggan training. tion by the women patrollers who were area and they are not part of a na- instructors and “want to be” instruc- I hope this explanation offers bet- NSP Certified Alpine Toboggan In- tional program. Instructor Trainers tors on the task of learning and/or im- ter understanding as to how our NSP structors. I attended the session held work to create new NSP certified to- proving delivery skills (be a better Alpine Toboggan Programs are orga- at Summit Central (Ski Acres) and boggan instructors, they oversee and teacher). This focus is different than nized, and “Who does What” within came away with a very positive im- seek to improve instructional quality a focus on improving someone’s to- the Pacific Northwest Division. If you pression. Firstly, the woman only in- on the part of individual certified to- boggan handling skills. An Instruc- have additional comments, or if I can structional setting, although perhaps boggan instructors, and they perform tor Trainers core function is in es- clarify further, please email me at flawed slightly by the presence of functions that help assure general sence… to convey the NSP Instruc- [email protected]. three or four of us male patrollers, fur- quality in national program delivery. tor development program materials As a side note… PNWD is cur- ther reinforced the concept that creat- An IT appointment does not re- into the alpine toboggan venue. rently reviewing the entirety of our IT, ing an effective instructional setting for quire specific approval from a local While acting in the capacity of mentoring, instructor/IT appointment, a group of patrollers who face like area nor would the appointing Divi- a toboggan instructor, one must be and program supervision tasks within challenges can substantially benefit sion OET Supervisor normally capable at toboggan operation... at S&T. This year we will get some key their ability to learn. Secondly, I hope seek out such approval. In spite of least to the performance level at program issues (esp. mentoring / in- that this exploratory program might this it also should be noted that local which they are teaching. Although it structor creation) back on track with catalyze each of us who are instruc- patrol support of an appointment can is important to be able to teach quality national program requirements, as tors or instructor trainers to renew our play a pivotal role in the success of toboggan handling, when functioning well as getting a bit more organized. focus on the individual needs of each an IT. Typically an IT will require time as an Instructor Trainer, a toboggan This review began with a division S&T patroller we face in the groups we are away from normal patrol functions in instructor must refocus their energy committee meeting at White Pass in asked to serve, in fulfilling our various sufficient amount to fulfill an assort- on the task of improving other early December at which many of the instructor responsibilities. ment of region and division IT assign- instructor’s presentation skills and above issues were discussed and ments. Unlike OEC sessions, most teaching methods rather than tobog- clarify. We are moving to a more S&T program sessions take place gan handling skills. team oriented approach to managing

SEASON FLYING BY TOO FAST - STILL PLACES TO VISIT AND THINGS TO DO DIXIE CAMPBELL, AUXILIARY ADV. [email protected], (541) 388-4847 Cardboard Splints Well, here’s another season al- seems to be getting away from me. I little more time around the city. Am Attn: Patrol Directors most come and gone. Last year as was hoping to get to Hoodoo, Mt. Spo- looking forward to the next convention If you are in need of the Division Advisor, I was trying to kane or some areas in my close in Portland. cardboard splints, con- contact Auxiliaries from different ski proximity. Hopefully I will still be able I don’t know about the rest of you tact Glen Dodge at areas to compare notes to see how to do that before the season ends. but this season is just flying by. Hope [email protected] each one was run. I was successful I made it to the Boise Convention I can get to more of my objectives be- with talking to a few but probably not which I enjoyed very much. They had fore it’s over. Enjoy the rest of the to as many as I would have liked to a wide variety of classes, which I not season and look forward to seeing of. I was planning to spend a little only enjoyed, but learned from as more of you in the near future. more time traveling, but the season well. Wished I could have spent a 5 Nor’wester

THE SKINNY - ALL NORDIC PATROLS NEED MEMBERS ERIC GEISLER, NORDIC ADVISOR [email protected] (208) 686-1380

HANGES N NCLUDE EW ENIOR CENARIOS WinterUpdate is half over yourand we aremember still for people info to joinat into.nsp.org If you need ac- C I OEC I N S S looking for a few good patrollers. ALL commodation, Snoqualmie Central JIM WHITTAKER, ASST. OEC of the Nordic Patrols in the Division has been very generous in allowing [email protected], (541) 443-6821 need more members. If any of the Al- us to stay at their fine facility. Contact pine folks would consider giving one Liz Dodge PNW Division Director. Jim Benton and I attended the na- at each station. If your patrol adds to or two days per month it would be There are two Nordic Senior ex- tional OEC supervisor meeting in De- the national test and a candidate fails greatly appreciated. If you have a ams planned at this time. If you are cember. Much of the agenda was stuff the scenario you added, but passes spouse or friend that likes to cross interested in doing it but not ready that only an OEC geek could love, but everything in the national test, they get country ski, PLEASE encourage them this year, please come and observe there were a couple of items of gen- an OEC card, even though they may to look into patrolling with us. or assist. We can always use more eral interest. New senior scenarios not be OEC qualified at your area. There have been many local and help at these events. Oregon Region are being written to be available by The fifth edition of the OEC Regional Nordic clinics for patrollers – Don Elting – will host one in the next year. Since some of us feel that manual has been conceived. The and the public around the Division. Crater Lake area late in the season. the current ones are about worn out, gestation period is estimated to be at We have identified some fantastic re- Snoqualmie East/ Central will host this is great news. If any of the region least 18 months (fall of 2008 at the sources over the past few winters and one February 24-25 – Bill Rostad. OEC administrators receive good earliest). Let’s hope that it is not are using them to improve our skills We still have the Alpina Pro forms scenarios from their senior candi- twins. in many ways. The Division includes if someone wants new equipment. dates this year, please forward them Some divisions have imple- a national Nordic coach, and a Nordic If there are Nordic questions or to Jim Benton, vice chair of the senior mented an OEC Instructor Trainer demo team member as well as many assistance needed please contact scenario writing committee. Clinic that is required to become an other very capable people in our me soon as I may be replaced when The new (in 2006) practical final OEC IT. These divisions then have an ranks and in the local Nordic ski the new Division Director is elected. evaluation for the OEC class was dis- IT mentoring program that sounds school staff. cussed in some detail. A couple of ar- similar to our instructor mentoring There is still one clinic planned for eas of consensus emerged. First, the program (and hopefully it is at least Snoqualmie pass on February 17, 18 Instructor of Record for an OEC class as effective). Look for this Clinic to be- should not be an evaluator. Other in- come a national program in the fu- structors who helped teach the ture. If you wish details about this course can evaluate. Second, at least clinic contact Jim Benton or me. WOMEN HAUL SLEDS TOO - CLINICS A BIG SUCCESS!! one OEC instructor should evaluate ERIC GEISLER, NORDIC ADVISOR [email protected] (208) 686-1380 Yes guys, the women can handle my facilitation next year. There were sleds very well. Most of them just some great ideas for adjusting the PLAN FOR UPCOMING NSP CERTIFIED PATROLLER CLINICS wanted time to practice without format and extending it to two days. GUS JOHNSON, APP BOARD OF DIRECTORS feeling any pressure. PLEASE give The inter-region sharing was GREAT [email protected], (541) 389-4582 them the credit they deserve and let and I would encourage this exchange them run sleds when to continue. I am In an effort to promote the Na- day is generally allocated to tie up the opportunity arises. willing to come tional Ski Patrol Certified Patroller loose ends and for spontaneous ad- They too, need to keep ...helped me have observe if asked Program, the Pacific Northwest Divi- venture. Information regarding the their skills current. more confidence. but I feel the sion in conjunction with the Asso- Spring Clinic will be posted on the APP women are very ciation of Professional Patrollers website as it becomes available. The first round of capable of (formerly Far West Professional Ski Association dues are $40.00 and women’s toboggan leading these. Patrol Association) is offering two testing fees are $15.00 per clinic. As- clinics were a resounding success. certification clinics. sociation members receive a discount There were 31 women that A Sampling of Comments: March 6th and 7th are the dates for on lift tickets at all APP clinics. participated in the three clinics. In all, the Northwest Mid-winter Clinic, which Patrollers interested in the Na- six regions from two divisions were “I learned so much. I will take this will be held at Mt. Hood Meadows. tional Ski Patrol Certified Patroller Pro- represented. There were several back to my patrol. I also now know This is a certification clinic for all pa- gram are encouraged learn more women that inquired about additional that you do not have to power a trollers interested in pursuing the Na- about the testing criteria by going to: dates since they had conflicts with toboggan.” RU tional Ski Patrol Certified Patroller Pro- www.propatrollers.org, for questions those available. Each clinic resulted gram. Registration and written testing please feel free to contact: in a request for more of these in the “It was fantastic. Worked me hard and will begin at 9:00 A.M. Disciplines be- future and very positive comments. I learned a lot .... helped me have ing tested are: Skiing, Toboggan Han- Don Keenan Thanks to the three areas that hosted more confidence.” PH dling, Medical, Avalanche Control and E-mail: [email protected] the clinics and their management Explosives. For testing information Telephone: (541) 899-1234 -OR- who saw the benefit in them. “Great tips and techniques to use.” and criteria go to: -or- KP www.propatrollers.org and click on: Gus Johnson MY GREAT APPRECIATION TO THE APP Certification Program*. E-mail: [email protected] WOMEN THAT HELPED COACH AT “It really gave me sense of control.” The APP Spring Clinic will be held Telephone: (541) 389-4582 EACH CLINIC!!! It truly become what April 23rd through the 27th at Mt. we had hoped – a women to women “It felt good to practice in an Ashland. Registration begins Monday *The NSP Certified Patroller Pro- sharing of ideas and skills. With the encouraging environment.” morning; judges will be available to gram does not include a test in Ex- quality of the women who are either answer questions Monday afternoon. plosives and a self-evacuation is not S&T instructors or are interested in “Toboggan diving is not Testing will start Tuesday morning performed in the Rope Rescue test. becoming one, it should be possible recommended.” and continue through Thursday. Fri- to run these in most regions without 6 Nor’wester

Pacific Northwest Division set the election date for March 31. nator, reported he would like support garding arrangements for hotel and National Ski Patrol Motion passed. to build excitement for the dates of meeting rooms. Board Meeting Aug 10-12, 2007. He would also like Board of Directors 2. Cont’d After further discussion, the to know any special requests for pro- 7. S&T Enhancement Seminars, Mt Executive Meeting March 31 motion was rescinded. On grams that patrollers have. Michael Hood. Liz Dodge expressed concern reconsideration, all board members Berry, NSAA, from Denver will be a regarding the Toboggan and Ski En- Date: January 23, 2007 felt they wanted to give DD candi- guest speaker. A suggestion was hancement Seminar records from Place: Teleconference, 7:00 p.m. dates longer time to apply. The mo- made to have an equipment room July. There appears to be a large dis- tion was made and seconded to with TV and DVD with all the educa- crepancy in those receiving credit for Board Members Present: Rod Legg, change the election date to April 7. tional materials available from NSP. attending and those who attended. Mt. Hood Region Director; Liz Dodge, Motion was seconded and passed by This would give patrollers the ability Liz reported that there were 70 patrol- Northwest Region Director; Sue all. This allows the new DD to as- to preview video and hard copy mate- lers from the NW Region who at- Garcia, Inland Empire Region Direc- sume responsibilities within the fol- rials to see what is available. Con- tended, many of whom did not re- tor; Dave Ulrich, Southern Idaho Re- lowing 3 to 10 days. Barb has ap- cern was expressed regarding cost ceived credit. She added that be- gion Director; Josie Elting, Oregon pointed Division Comptroller Dolores and security of these items. It was cause these can be senior electives, Region Director LaLiberte as election coordinator. suggested that we try to get someone it could postpone recognition of se- Sue Garcia agreed to contact Dolores from the national office to bring and nior candidates. Liz thought the Officers & Advisors Present: Ann immediately after the meeting, asking stay with these materials. It was sug- changes were to have been com- Werner, Secretary; Al Richardson, Di- her to initiate communications to eli- gested that patrollers would be a lot pleted after discussion of the prob- vision Legal Counsel gible candidates and voters. more likely to buy these materials if lem at White Pass. Corrections need they were available for purchase at to completed. Rod Legg said he has Agenda: 3. Bylaws: Discussion was held on the convention. Rod agreed to look a copy of the spread sheet Brian sent 1. Special Election DD term the need to review the Bylaws and the into options, and welcomed other to Elizabeth Mason and will forward it length. One year or 3? Policy and Procedures for change to ideas. The theme for the convention to the other Region Directors. 2. Election Dates. Need to set. make a clearer policy regarding spe- has not been decided; it may be his- 3. Report on Convention—Rod cial elections. Deferred to later in the tory related— hosting Mt. Hood ski pa- There was a short discussion on the Legg. What help do you need? telephone conference. trol is 70 years old this year. women’s tobogganing clinic put on by 4. How do we propose to Eric Geisler. It was well received in change by-laws to prevent 4. Response to Jim DeWeerd. It Information will be in the Nor’Wester the Northwest Region. problems in the future? Appoint was reported that none of the Re- and announced at the April board committee to make proposal at gional Directors had received any re- meeting. Late registration begins Sue Garcia agreed to write a note in Spring Board Meeting sponse from NSP Chair Jim July 1. Unreserved rooms will be re- good faith thanking Barb Dixon for 5. Response to Jim DeWeerd DeWeerd regarding Barb’s resigna- leased July 21st. Suggestions were continuing on as PNWD director and regarding his letter to Barb. Do tion. It was reported that Barb Dixon offered to increase the number of acknowledging the challenge in com- we need to make one? had attempted to send an email to early registrations, such as advertis- munication. Jim that was misaddressed, with the ing on the Division Web site, and of- Sue Garcia chaired the meeting. request he communicate directly to fering incentive drawings. Liz Dodge 8. Bylaws. Liz Dodge and Dave Additions to the agenda included: the Region Directors. The original let- agreed to post information on the Ulrich agreed to review the Bylaws 6. Changing the date for the ter of resignation email also listed in- Northwest Region site after receiving and Policy and Procedures regarding Spring Executive Board meeting. correct contact information for 3 of the an electronic copy and Josie Elting Special Elections. They are to com- 7. Records regarding the 2006 5 Region Directors. Concern was ex- will post the information on the Or- pare the Division and National Bylaws Mt. Hood Toboggan Enhancement pressed that the Region Directors egon Web Site. All Region Directors and come to the Spring meeting with Seminar and Skiing had not received any communication agreed to send the information to a proposal. They agreed to contact Al Enhancement Seminar. from him, although noting that Barb’s their patrol representatives as soon Richardson for his legal opinion re- original resignation was cc’d to the as it is received from Rod. Rod an- garding proposals and will also spot 1. Term Length: Relevant Bylaws Region Directors. nounced that the convention date is check other related issues in the By- were reviewed and discussion held also the date for the annual John laws. The goal is to have a proposal regarding the special election to re- According to email sent to Barb and Keyes Memorial Golf Tournament ready for publication and review by all place Barb Dixon, Division later forwarded to Region Directors fund raiser for Mt. Hood. They are division patrollers in time to be voted Director(DD) elected to the National indirectly, Jim DeWeerd made a tem- looking for donations for both events on at the August meeting. This would Board who took office January 1. porary appointment of Barb Dixon as from anyone who has them available. be a July 1 deadline. Barb had sent her letter of resignation Division Director until the special Donations request will be in the Feb. from the division to National Chair election process is complete and the Nor’Wester. Rod said he’d like to see After more discussion, it was felt by Jim DeWeerd on Jan. 16, 2006. Al newly elected Division Director takes at least 100 patrollers registered. the board that Barb Dixon should Richardson stated a review of the office. Al Richardson stated he felt send out a memo to the Division advi- PNWD Bylaws and Policy and Proce- Barb was properly appointed by the 6. Board Meeting. After some discus- sors stating they should understand dures indicated the replacement National Director to hold the position sion, it was decided that the Executive their positions end at the end of her should be elected for a three year of Division Director until after the spe- Board meeting will remain on the term and new advisors will be ap- term rather than electing someone to cial election. After discussion, it was April 28 date. The FIPS convention is pointed by the new Division Director. finish the term for one year. Discus- decided the initial miscommunication at the same time, Dolores LaLiberte sion followed. Motion was made and was unfortunate and the board would will be attending the meeting, but Bar- Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm. seconded to abide by Al’s interpreta- take no further action regarding this bara Dixon will not be able to as she tion of the PNWD Bylaws and hold the issue. Sue agreed to send a brief will be at the FIPS Convention. Be- Respectfully submitted, election for a 3 year term. Motion note to Mr. DeWeerd, thanking him for cause the DD will be new, Region Di- passed with 3 voting for, 1 abstaining loaning her to us until the election is rectors may need to assist with the Ann Werner and 1 voting against. complete. agenda this year. Ann Werner agreed Secretary, PNWD to contact Barb Dixon concerning the 2. Election dates: After discussion, a 5. Convention. Rod Legg, Mt Hood meeting arrangements. Liz Dodge motion was made and seconded to Region, and 2007 Convention Coordi- agreed to contact Harold Heacock re- 7 Nor’wester

PNWD Convention FRIDAY Golf Tournament August 10th to 12th, 2007 Portland, Oregon 7:30 am – noon (no host breakfast at 7:00am) 2007 Convention Pre-registration Proposed Activities Board of Directors Meeting 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Checks payable To: PNWD 2007 Convention My family or I are interested in the following extra Send To: PNWD 2007 Convention activities: c/o Reba Sharp Dinner 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 14710 NW Oak Hills Drive ______golf tournament Beaverton, OR 97006 ______wine country tour SATURDAY Name: ______Advisor’s / Break Out Group ______Ross Island kayak tour Breakfast 7:00 – 8:00 am Spouse or Friend:______Palmer Glacier downhill skiing on Mt. General Breakfast Address:______Hood 7:00 – 8:00 am EMail:______Willamette River jet boat excursion General Assembly Patrol:______alpine slides at Mt Hood Ski Bowl 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Patrol Office/Title:______White Salmon whitewater rafting Break Out Groups* 10:00 am – 12:00 pm NSP #:______mountain biking

Phone Eve:______Portland bike tour Luncheon (Awards) 12:00 – 1:00 pm Phone Day:______Hiking in Forest Park Break Out Groups* HOTEL Other suggested activities: Embassy Suites - Portland Airport 1:00 – 5:00 pm Ask for reservations at (503) 460-3000 ______Free Time Identify yourself as Pacific Northwest Division of the ______5:00 – 6:00 pm National Ski Patrol. You may also go online at www.embassysuitesportlandairport.com, click on Awards Banquet (Raffles etc…) reservations and use group code PND to access the 6:00 – 11:00 pm group rate.

*Look for other offerings during the day Number Cost Amount SUNDAY Registration (8/13/06 - 6/30/07) ______$40.00 (patroller) ______Patrol Director’s Breakfast 7:00 – 8:00 am Late Registration 7/01/07 and after ______$55.00 (patroller) ______

General Breakfast Credit card transactions by phone or postal mail. 7:00 – 8:00 am

Type: MC VISA Acct # ______3 digit Security Code # _____ Exp Date: ____ Division Business Meeting All attendees8:30 am – noon Card Holder Name (Print): ______Signature:______Hospitality Room and Equipment Questions: Rooms are expected to be open Rod Legg, [email protected], 503-578-2380 Barb Dixon, [email protected], (208) 347-3143 throughout the conference except during general meetings, and meals (unless otherwise posted). 8 Nor’wester

PNSAA NEWS RELEASE - WHAT’S NEW AT PACIFIC NORTHWEST SKI AREAS SCOTT KADEN, PNSAA (541) 386-9600

Pacific Northwest Ski Areas ing space with a capacity of 90 The ski area’s proposed C-6 chairlift purchaser of this base area land Association (PNSAA) guests) was added to the Pacific and associated trail network is intends to develop 100 condominium P.O. Box 1720 Crest Lodge. The Summit at anticipated for the 2007-2008 units.) Hood River, Oregon 97031-0720 Snoqualmie constructed a new, season.) base area plaza at Alpental, equip- MONTANA Release Date:Thursday, November 16, 2006 ping it with two fire pits and a IDAHO heated surface. The new plaza Big Mountain Resort constructed a Hood River, OR – Last year’s epic complements substantial upgrades Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation 35,000-square foot day lodge, which winter has provided the capital to Alpental’s day lodge. At Summit Area ‘brush cut’ five new trails in the creates a central location for all necessary for facility improvements Central, earthwork in the lower Northstar expansion area and the guest services. This day lodge’s at many Pacific Northwest ski section of Central Park (terrain park) Northstar chairlift is scheduled to be viewing lounge will enable guests to areas. “It is time to plan your will help facilitate earlier park installed next summer. The lodge watch skiing and snowboarding on escape to the mountains to discover openings. Summit Central will addition exterior is complete and the beginner slopes, which features for yourself all the upgrades that introduce new jib elements, includ- features hand carved, timber-framing a newly installed, fixed-grip, quad have been put in place since last ski ing a 30-stair, staircase with supports, which mirror the supports chairlift and carpet lift. The resort season,” stated Scott Kaden, rideable, dual handrails. relied upon in the original construc- expanded the beginner area on the president of the Pacific Northwest tion of the lodge. Schweitzer slope-side of the new day lodge. Ski Areas Association. Ski area OREGON Mountain Resort’s Musical Carpet Big Mountain’s Fish Bowl Terrain operators are putting the finishing area has been re-graded and Park will offer a progression of park touches on enhancements to day Mt. Bachelor purchased a $3.5 equipped with a new snowmaking features. lodges, parking lots, slope grooming million-dollar, high-speed, quad gun. Glading has been done in the equipment, as well as other behind- chairlift (to replace the popular Pine Chair 4 pod, the Great Escape pod, CALIFORNIA the-scenes upgrades. More Marten Express), and spent another and in the North Bowl, where the significant accomplishments are $1 million dollars on reclaiming the exit from the expert chutes has Mt. Shasta Ski Park constructed a listed below: glade skiing and riding near the been vastly improved. Schweitzer building for ski lockers on the south Sunrise Express lift, as well as will equip its Stomping Grounds side of the resort’s central plaza. A WASHINGTON resort-wide implementation of a Terrain Park with additional jib Magic Carpet Ski Lifts® moving hands-free, ticketing system. Mt. elements and more small- to carpet has been added to the Mt. 49° North installed the new Sunrise Hood Meadows Ski Resort invested medium-size park features. Silver Shasta Ski Park Learning Center Quad Chairlift, which opens up 12 $2.5 million dollars in the creation of Mountain Resort invested millions of kid’s corral. new trails in Sunrise Basin. 49° a Children’s Learning Center (in the dollars, including the construction of North also constructed 10 kilome- South Lodge), development of the Silver Rapids – a year-round, indoor For additional information on these ters of nordic trail, installed a Salomon Rental Center (North waterpark. Silver Mountain also and other facility enhancements, warming yurt in the new nordic Lodge), the addition of 300 restau- installed a snow tubing park (lift- feel free to contact the PNSAA parking lot, and lengthened three rant seats (North Lodge), and served with a moving carpet) and re- office at (541) 386-9600. alpine trails in Lower Silver Ridge. implementation of a resort-wide, graded, lift-served, and greatly Loup Loup Ski Bowl added a new Smarte Locker system that affords enlarged the resort’s beginner arena administration building to its base in-out locker access. Timberline (lift service will be provided by a # # # area. This building also houses Ski Area has completed trail moving carpet). Lastly, Silver public restrooms. Mission Ridge clearing on eight new trails that will Mountain’s Chair 3 has been Ski & Board Resort undertook major be served by the Timberline Express upgraded. Tamarack Resort added improvements on Skookum Run to high-speed, quad chairlift (the 5,000 acres of backcountry terrain The Pacific Northwest Ski Areas ensure the trail meets safety and Timberline Express is scheduled to to the resort’s alpine guide service. Association is a non-profit trade race specifications for USSA and be installed next summer). In Tamarack’s new Sled Shed snow- association, which represents the FIS competitions. Mt. Baker Ski addition, Timberline recently opened mobile ‘outpost’ was constructed on interests of ski and snowboard Area spent $1.3 million dollars to The Lodge at Government Camp – the backside of the summit. The facilities located in Washington, upgrade Chair 3 to a fixed-grip, quad Mt. Hood’s newest, luxury vacation Sled Shed will stage snowmobile Oregon, Montana, Idaho, California, chairlift. Mt. Spokane Ski & rental property – located in the fueling, minor sled maintenance, and Alaska. The Association’s Snowboard Park cleared the terrain village of Government Camp. and guided snowmobiling services. member ski areas – most of which to ‘skiers right’ of Geronimo Trail, Willamette Pass Resort purchased Several new alpine ski and snow- operate on public land – collectively and thinned other fall-line descents a second pipe grinder to ensure a shoe trails have been cut and host an estimated 4.5 million skier under Chair 4. Stevens Pass Winter professionally cut halfpipe, and will gladed tree skiing has been incorpo- visits annually. For additional Resort completed major renovations add new rails, jumps, and other rated into various parts of Tamarack information on Pacific Northwest to its Ski and Snowboard School terrain features to its terrain park. Resort. (Note: Bogus Basin skiing and snowboarding, contact building. Summer trail maintenance (Note: Earlier this fall, a U.S. Mountain Resort announced the the PNSAA office at (541) 386- has improved the resort’s collection federal district court upheld the U.S. sale of 5.8 acres of ski-in/ski-out 9600, or visit www.pnsaa.org to link of intermediate and advanced Forest Service’s decision to allow land, which is situated in the heart to the website of your favorite terrain. The Trailside Room (meet- terrain expansion at Mt. Ashland. of the existing ski facility. The mountain. 9 Nor’wester

SKI SYMPOSIUM GOOD FOR CROSS-DIVISION EXHANGE Ski Flight JACK MELILL, ADVISOR [email protected] (425) 313-4632 TORINO, ITALY OLYMPIC SITE - SKI FLIGHT 2008 As of press time PNWD’s Ski and Sonia Bertsch Mt. Spokane, Ben Flight and Ski Symposium to Europe and Rhonda Jennungs Idaho, Manford TORINO AND 2006 OLYMPIC SITSE while exchanging ideas and patrolling has broken all known records, with 68 and Peggy Williamson Ski Acres, Dan SET FOR SKI FLIGHT 2008 techniques. registered. Departure day was Febru- and Georgia Hensley Assistant Lead- Feb. 3 to Feb. 11, 2008 ary 2nd and the group returned on ers. Mt. Spokane, Stuart and Pamela Tour Cost $1,690-$,1890* EXTENSIONS TO NICE, MONTE February 10th Burnell Mt. Bachelor, Marilyn Hicks Mt. CARLO AND CHAMONIX Many in the group according to Bachelor, Kathy Alexander Mt. Bach- Sign up early for this remarkable Exciting extensions are possible to Melill will extend their trip and either elor, Jerry and Janine Skaga Washing- tour to Torino, Italy and ski the Milky ski Chamonix, France or visit and ski another week in Zermatt or visit ton, Jim and Yaant Best Washington, Way Regions of the Alps connecting sightsee Nice and Monte Carlo. Paris, which makes a good sympo- Gail Pilger Crystal Mt. Ken and Alice Italy and France, plus meetings with Please check form below for more in- sium and vacation combination. Dejager Canada, Robert and Jean the Italian or French Ski Patrols and formation. If you wish a flyer write A number of registrants, over Moule Mt. Bachelor, Jerry Meenk Ski savour the cultural aspects of the an- “FLYER” on form below and mail. If twenty, are from other divisions, which Acres, Jerome Johnson Idaho, Carol cient area. you want flyer by email include your Fountain Bogus Basin, Amy Wilkins address. Las Vegas Ski Resort, Rick and Pam SKIING AND PATROL MEETINGS IN Mason Bogus Basin, Chris Robinson THE ITALIAN AND FRENCH ALPS INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE and Kathy Larue Mt. Ashland, Gen We depart February 3, 2008 for a The basic tour includes; round trip Armstrong Green water Divide Mon- week long vacation in one of the Olym- air, meetings with European Ski Pa- tana. Gary and Carol Newhall Idaho, pic Villages near Torino, where from a trols, deluxe hotel with bath, all break- Steve and Frances Blum Mt. Spokane, deluxe or superior hotel we can ski the fasts and some dinners, private bus Steve Willwerscheid Minnesota, Mark Milky Way or visit medival Torino. Enjoy transfers, and escorted from USA by Klingelhoets Minnesota, Duane Ecker the foods and culture of the region Ski Flight Advisor, Jack Melill. Some Mt. Bachelor, Richard Ela Washington, where Hannibal and his elephants special tours and events are also be- Robert Pingry Virginia, Tony Martin once crossed the Alps. For the culinary ing planned. Apental, John Choi, Columbus, Ohio, minded, an Italian cooking class is Nancy Knapps, Freeland, Michigan planned, as well as meetings with the Ski Flight is the Official Fund Raiser for and Kelly Hays, Nordland, Washing- Italian or French Ski Patrols. Last time the Pacific Northwest Division of the ton. we visited the area we skied and en- National Ski Patrol and is open to all joyed lunch with the Italian Ski Patrol patrollers, family and friends.

Ski Flight to ski the beautiful Italian Alps MAIL IN REGISTRATION FORM in 2008 when the Ski Symposium visits Torino, Italy. Tour cost subject to change due to dollar Euro fluctuations, air fares and land charges. is good for cross-divisional ex------Clip and mail to Ski Flight c/o 24306 SE 138th Street, Issaquah, Washington 98027------changes. Participants will ski The Jungfrau YES! Register me for Ski Flight Torino 2008. Enclosed is my deposit of $250. Reserve my space. Region, Gstaad, and Meiringen- Hasliberg as well as Zermatt. A meet- Name (print as on passport)______Age opt.______Patrol______ing with the Swiss Ski Patrol is planned and an evening of traditional Mail Address______City______Zip______Swiss entertainment with dinner. Participants are: Jack and Donna E Mail______Telephone______Melill, Group Leaders, Alpental, Wayne and Karen Wallace, Mt. Bachelor, Roomates Name______(If not same family sibmit another form.) Gene Frice, Mt Bachelor, Kevin and Jayne Olson, Snoqualmie Central, Elizabeth Marshall Oregon, Sue Kapis Please find me a roomy, or I want a single room_____(Surcharge of $250). Please send me information about Utah, Luke and Cody Menasco Mt. extensions to Chamonix , Monte Carlo or Nice______. Bachelor, Bill and Elizabeth Clark Snoqualmie Central, Willard and I have read the General Information on the back of the flyer and agree to them. Also I have no physical or mental reasons Marilyn Ohlson Crystal Mt., Scott why I cannot make and enjoy this tour. Laxson Idaho, David Cobb Idaho, Bra- dley and Renee Bergquist Idaho, Chris Pauly California, Taylor Poynter Signed______Date______2007. Mt. Bachelor, Donald and Diane Wadsworth Mt. Bachelor,, Keith and Barbara Schultz Mt. Spokane, Roger 10 Nor’wester NORTHWEST

Don’t forget to update your personal LIZ DODGE, NORTHWEST REGION DIRECTOR information on the NSP website. You may not be receiving [email protected], (206) 542-9160 mailings, emails or other communications if you haven’t provided your current information. www.nsp.org The Northwest region has been a ing clinics to assist Nordic patrollers very busy place this season. All areas from across the region with the day to report lots of snow and great condi- day basic skills and more advanced tions. Training seems to the name of Nordic skills. These sessions have the game this year with lots of pro- been very well received. And in fact grams completed, underway, and/or as a result we have 5 Nordic patrol- yet to be started. Our new patrol di- lers in the Senior Nordic program this rectors are settling into their new year. Mike Wyne and his crew did a leadership roles and learning as they wonderful job with our regional CPR go. It appears that regionally we have recertifications this fall, and he is cur- about 79 new patrollers (not counting rently working with several patrollers transfers). Our senior program is off who want to become certified CPR in- to a great start with 36 patrollers par- structors. Thanks for a job done well SO. IDAHO ticipating in one or more of the core Mike. components. So we should have Our region website is still in the DAVE ULRICH, REGION DIRECTOR some new senior patrollers come construction phase but it is up and [email protected] (208) 934-8528 late spring. The Senior finals for EMM viewable at www.nwr-nsp.org and Alpine S&T will be at Mt Baker on Our spring region banquet is March 3 rd and 4 th, and our Nordic S&T scheduled for April 21 st. A flyer should Greetings from Southern Idaho, rector from your area and make sure will be on February 24 th at the Summit be coming out soon with the details, THINK SNOW: that he or she votes for whichever at Snoqualmie - Central. but for now, NW Region patrollers are The start of the ski season here in candidate your patrol supports. We’ve had several Alpine TES encouraged to hold that date open on Southern Idaho was good, most ar- I attended the Women’s Tobog- programs completed with rave re- their calendars and plan on attend- eas opened early, got rain and then gan Clinic at Brundage Mountain in views from the participants. One was ing. Watch for the flyer as there is a more snow. We could use some McCall, Idaho, on January 27th. It was for women only, another specifically change in venue this year. more storms our way because some the last of three Women’s Toboggan for skiers on ‘tele gear’, and a third The yellow division administra- areas are reporting that some runs Clinics sponsored by the Division this one is scheduled of the regular tive roster (2006-07) which was pub- are looking light on snow coverage. I year. There was great participation ‘mixed equipment and gender’ kind. lished and distributed in August con- attended a couple of the area Re- from around the Region for this event, Comments from the women’s only tains a significant number of errors freshers and Patrollers and Instruc- even three women from Pomerelle of were very supportive of the program for the NW Region. If you have any tors all did a great job of being pre- Intermountain Division were in atten- and there were several requests that problems contacting directors or pro- pared. I have skied at four of our ar- dance. From the reports out of those more of these be offered in the future gram advisors please let me know eas and look forward to skiing at the attending, they learned a great deal or and specifically that one of the sub- and I’ll gladly send you the corrected rest. I attended both Senior Clinics, picked up some new pointers and groups at the annual divisional TES information. one at Brundage Mountain and one at would like to see this Clinic continue at Mt Hood be set up as a women’s Regarding the upcoming elec- Bogus Basin. Both had good turnout in the future. only group. “Class work reminded tion for a Division Director I encour- and great participation by Senior Can- Andy Youngblood and myself at- me to quit working so hard physically age all patrollers to read the candi- didates. We have a LARGE group of tended a Senior S&T (Skiing and To- and use technique to control the sled date materials and discuss the candi- people going for one or more of the boggan) meeting at White Pass on so it didn’t control me.” Special dates with your patrol director. Patrol Senior Module’s and the Senior December 9th and 10th, put on by Thanks go out to Eric Geisler who Directors each carry one vote and it is Trainer’s from each Patrol have been Brian Merryman, the Division S&T Ad- came to facilitate the women’s only very important that they a) become in- working with them, Thank you. visor. All S&T advisors from all re- and instruct at the tele gear ses- formed about the candidates, their Our Eddie Orbea Senior Evalua- gions and two RD’s were present to sions. qualifications etc… and b) VOTE. As tion will be at Brundage Mountain in discuss and look at standardization Our other regional program advi- candidate information becomes avail- McCall, Idaho, on March 10th and across the Division on all Senior sors are not sitting back slacking by able I will send it out to the patrol di- 11th, hosted by Payette Lakes Ski Pa- Evaluations. Look at and read the re- any means. Both the Avalanche and rectors of the NW Region and will at- trol. Skiing Saturday morning to start, port from Brian Merryman. MTR programs are staying active. 13 tempt to get something posted on our with OEC to begin around 12 o’clock If any Patroller in the Region has patrollers completed the NSP Instruc- new website. and going into the afternoon. Sunday an issue or question on anything tor Development program this fall and Any Patrollers in the Region who morning will be the Toboggan portion. please feel free to contact me via are all currently working through the have a questions, concerns, or ideas The Payette Lakes Ski Patrol will host email at ([email protected]) or mentoring program with their as- that they would like to discuss should a banquet at the Country Club Satur- call me at (801-369-2731). Thank you signed mentors to become fully certi- contact me via email at day evening which is always great for letting me be your RD. fied instructors soon. All educational [email protected] or phone at fun. Brundage has had a fairly good programs are represented by this 206-542-9160. snow year, so come join us. group of mentees. We have hopes I’m looking forward to snow and The term for Region Director is up Let it Snow and See you at for another ID course being offered sunshine this spring along with great for election again. Two people are on Senior sometime this spring. Our Nordic ad- programs and camaraderie. the Ballot, Earl Esson and Dave visors Mitch Winter and Bill Rostad Think Snow! Ulrich. Please get with your Patrol Di- have set up a series of Nordic train- 11 Nor’wester INLAND EMPIRE SUE GARCIA, REGION DIRECTOR [email protected] 509-935-6659 Skiing is constant recovery; and other 14 candidates Jan. 20/21. Bill Ken Hoffmann(49) and MTR Adviser sor Chris Stern, who “conditionally” so is patrolling and patrol administra- severely tore a calf muscle demon- Phoebe Duke (MSSP). agreed to take on the RD position, tion! Thank God for powder days, strating why not to cross your tails The season has not been without and was elected Jan. 28. Chris was where everything is softened and Jan. 6, but continued with the sched- its patrolling challenges. Every IE patrol director of Loup Loup for many we’re reminded why we get up at 5 ule between PT appointments. area in Eastern Washington and years, and was instrumental in major am on a week-end. Of course, no leadership works Northern Idaho was closed because changes at the area including replac- This is the end of my 2-year term without steady support, so thanks of severe weather and power loss at ing the platter lift with a quad, dou- as Inland Empire Region Director, goes out especially to those who help least a partial day over Christmas bling the size of the patrol facility and and I want to thank everyone who has Brenda repeatedly with OEC including break, and two had to do full chair new this year, a new building for ticket made it such a fun learning experi- Deb Essig, Nancy Espelin, Alex Kerr, evacuations. There have also been office, meetings and FLUSH TOI- ence. First, thanks to Brenda Stein- Jim McReynolds, Kim Degenhardt, two memorial services; one for Paul LETS. In his spare time (when bach, OEC Adviser, and Bill Bern- Phoebe Duke, Hank Steiner, Ken Fergen of Lookout, and one for Lou there’s no snow) Chris builds log hardt, S and T Adviser. They have ex- Hoffmann and Danial Baker. Cairns, an institution at Mt. Spokane. homes and is a professional media- ceeded all expectations and really Bill’s region training team in- In summary, there have been six tor. Too late! You’re elected! :-) I will helped to improve interarea idea cludes dedicated talent in the form of region training events at five areas, help you in almost any capacity you sharing and communication. Brenda S and T ITs Kelvin Throgmorton, Jeff involving more than 50 patrollers. request, “conditionally.” made sure all patrols had refresher Gately, Chris Stern, Danial Baker and There are two more TESs in the In closing, please start getting ex- oversight, and has also arranged the Bill Hofer. As you can read, these in- works, and possibly another Ski En- cited about the 2008 PNWD Conven- OEC IT for five fall OEC classes—no structors have been B-U-S-Y. Bill and hancement Clinic prior to the Senior tion! The contract has been signed, mean feat. More recently, Brenda Chris also represented the region at Evaluation to be held at Mission and it will be held in Spokane, August spent 2 January week-ends supervis- White Pass, for which I also thank Ridge February 24/25. WOW! 7-10 at the Mirabeau Park Hotel and ing nine OEC senior candidates them. Special thanks to Region Secre- Convention Center. Committee mem- through clinics. People enjoyed the IE Advisers have also been busy. tary Sonja Van DeBrake, who has not bers Sonja Van DeBrake (Silver Mt), experience so much that we actually Thanks to Auxiliary Deb Essig only recorded minutes well, but volun- Scott Lindahl (PR, Silver Mt.), Bill had more instructors than needed at (MSSP), Legal Adviser teered on many other occa- Melvin (PR, MSSP), Dan Edwards (PR both clinics. THAT says something. Douglas Siddoway (Look- sions to do many other elect, MSSP), and Dolores LaLiberte Bill, though fighting the ‘flu in De- out), Senior Coordinator tasks, and Rick “what bud- (49/Division Comptroller) were terrific cember, taught a TES at Silver 1 day Nancy Espelin (Loup), get?” DeBennedetto, Trea- about brainstorming ideas and fol- and Look Out the next. He led 23 Nordic Keith Schultz surer, who has been instru- lowing through with leads. S and T Instructors and ITs through a (MSSP), Instructor Devel- mental in bringing region If anyone needs me to test runs or 2-day region calibration clinic Jan. 6/ opment Alex Kerr (Loup), in under budget! ski equipment, let me know! Ski ya’ 7, 12 senior candidates through Avalanche Ed Gately Last and most impor- later! S and T training Jan. 13/14, and an- (Lookout), OEC Coadviser tantly, thanks to my succes-

October 1 Nor’wester February 1 Deadlines MT. HOOD June 1 ROD LEGG, REGION DIRECTOR [email protected] 503-292-1384 The Mt. Hood Region is having an new calendaring capability has been Norvell is scheduling additional activi- asking for reservations. Identify your- excellent ski year with all areas in full added to the Mount Hood Ski patrol ties such as a wine country tour. Do- self as being with the Pacific North- operation. Senior S&T and EMM are web site if additional information is nations for the silent auction and raffle west Division of the National Ski Pa- scheduled for March 10 & 11, 2007 at needed about the key dates within the are being solicited by Corinna Kupel- trol. You will be quoted the group rate Mount Hood. Skier enhancement ses- region. wieser and the hospitality suite and of $104 which includes breakfast and sions are scheduled for February 10 Meanwhile plans are progressing catering are being handled by Laurie an evening reception with hosted bar. at Mt. Hood Meadows and February 25 for the PNWD 2007 Annual Convention Bennett. Program details are being You may also go on line at at Ski Bowl and the annual “Nuts and August 10-12, 2007 in Portland. NSAA pulled together by Jodie Jeffers and www.embassysuitesportlandairport.com. Bolts” toboggan, skiing & instructor President Michael Berry will be the Reba Sharp is returning as the regis- From the web site, go to reservations development clinic is being planned keynote speaker for the general ses- trar after having done a superb job and the group code is “PND” to obtain for June. The annual John Keyes Me- sion on Saturday August 11. The con- when the convention was hosted by the group rate. Additional pre-registra- morial Golf Benefit will take place in vention planning committee held a the Mount Hood region in 2002. Spe- tions would be appreciated as the September and a ski swap is being kickoff meeting on Monday January 22 cial thanks to all of those who are con- 2007 conference committee continues planned for October. Further details to further coordinate the conference. A tributing to the ongoing planning for to make plans for the event. Please about events within the Mt. Hood Re- number of experienced Mount Hood the event. contact Reba Sharp at krsharp1 gion are in the “Sno Job” monthly Ski Patrol members are helping with Hotel arrangements can be made @verizon.net) for current registration newsletter which can be accessed the meeting. Jerry Knowlton is plan- by calling the Embassy Suites at the materials. from the MHSP web site. In addition, a ning the golf tournament. Debbie Portland Airport at 503-460-3000 and 12 Nor’wester

Weitz Mt Hood Region S&T Advisor, There are 2 Level I courses ready to Dave Nelson and Bob Smith Mt Hood. go early February: Mt. Bachelor Thanks to Ken McMurry at Mt Bachelor (IOR Mark Tuttle) and Santiam for his hospitality and extra effort to Pass (IOR Rick Posekany): each make this a very productive Senior course expects 12-15 participants. OREGON Clinic. There are 2 Level II courses for Warner Canyon and Jim Rodriquez JOSIE ELTING March: Mt. Bachelor (IOR Kathy from Mt Ashland. OREGON REGION DIRECTOR Auxiliary - Laurie Coventry – Alexander) and Willamette Pass (IOR www.nsp-orregion.org Scott Robbins): each course expects [email protected] Oregon Region Advisor Reports – I have gotten some questions on 15 participants. The Field Days will 2007 (541) 342-1105 the requirements for senior auxiliary be combined with each Patrol hosting testing on the auxiliary portion. I on their mountain. Alpine Ski/Toboggan– Rick Scher asked the question of our PNWD Aux- There are 6 Patrollers (who com- [email protected] iliary representative, Dixy Campbell if pleted an Instructor Development Oregon Region Ski & Toboggan she has heard from other patrols in course this past Fall) being mentored Report January 2007 the division with concerns or ques- for Avie I Instructors with Kathy & Scott Rick Scher Oregon Region S&T tions on what testing is needed and as mentors. Thanks to all Avie In- Advisor whether there is a region test? I just structors and Mentees, as well as en- December 9-10 PNWD S&T Advisor wondered if she perceived some con tire Patrols, for making this season’s meeting at White Pass Washington fusion with the new requirements as I courses happen! Happily Submitted Oregon Region Representatives have seen in the Oregon region? by Kathy Alexander, Avie Region Advi- attending Ken McMurry (Mt Bachelor) sor (who is Dan Bolduc (Santiam Pass) and Rick schussing in the Scher (Willamette Pass). Swiss Alps right now...I will give a re- Oregon Region Senior S&T Clinics port on the Gstaad January 13, 2007 – Hoodoo Oregon Region Ski Area Swiss Ava- Senior Candidates – Santiam Pass Winter 2007 lanche Dog Pro- Ski Patrol Mark Luscher and Jerry www.nsp-orregion.org gram in my next re- Moore port) This season has certainly had its Mark’s Wife Valerie who is an Aux- iliary for Santiam Pass Ski Patrol vol- challenges and rewards in the Or- Awards - Jeff Faust unteered and spent the day taking egon Region. I have had the opportu- j-faust@ rides in the toboggan many thanks to nity to talk to or visit with patrollers comcast.net Valerie. from all of the patrols in our Region Jeff is working and to experience some wonderful on getting the Award Advisors Rick Scher and Brian people and terrific snow! This has Representatives/ PolstonThanks to Santiam Pass Ski been a great snow year for the area’s Patrol Reps from Patrol Director Brett Chrytraus for his ski and outdoor recreation industry. each patrol together hospitality. Many more people are coming to the this spring to cover mountains to add Tele skiing and (left to right – Jeffrey Weitz, Mark Luscher, Ken McMurry, Paul Stadnik, awards and how to appreciate your snowshoeing to their list Jeremy Howell, Todd McDaniel, Dave best patrollers at the highest of ways to enjoy the Nelson, Bob Smith and Jerry Moore) possible level. If you are the awards snow. I noticed there are person for your patrol please contact even courses and Jeff. Please call or email Jeff if you classes on “how to Dixy responded that the only thing are interested in an Awards Training snowshoe” listed in the she’s been asked about was the Session in Eugene. outdoor section of the EMM section of it. To her it looks like newspaper. Winter rec- the final evaluation has three ways of Controller – Fred Bartel reation enthusiasts are doing it and that the decision of which [email protected] increasing and patrol- option to do is made by each region Fred reports the Oregon Region lers at the ski areas and and division OEC supervisor. registered 302 patrollers this year. in the backcountry have The response I got from two other been busy with the in- patrols I asked was that they haven’t Instructor Development Advisor - creased numbers. had auxiliaries go through it so they Michael Skeels Just an early note have not spent any time looking at the [email protected] that the Oregon (left to right - Mark Luscher, Valerie requirements. On November 12, 2007 the Region’s planning and scheduling Luscher and Jerry Moore) Looks like we need to promote Oregon Region held our first meeting is held the last Sunday of auxiliaries becoming Seniors! Instructor Development class in January 20, 2007 – Mt Bachelor September. If anyone is interested in You can contact Laurie at our Eugene for 10 members of the Senior Candidates – Santiam Pass contributing to the planning and web site www.nsp-orregion.org Willamette Pass, Willamette Back Ski Patrol - Mark Luscher and Jerry scheduling for the Oregon Region for Country, and Mt. Bachelor National Moore next season please put September Avalanche – Kathy Alexander – Ski Patrols. The Class was team th Mt Hood Ski Patrol – Todd McDaniel 30 on your calendar now so we can 541-312-9493 [email protected] taught by Instructors: Kathy Alexander, and Paul Stadnik be sure to avoid scheduling conflicts. Oregon Region is busy with the larg- Josie Elting, Drannan Hamby, and Instructor/Advisor – Ken McMurry Mt Also a very warm welcome to two est number of Patrollers and local myself, Mike Skeels. Bachelor (Host), Jeremy Howell and new Patrol Representatives to the Or- SAR personnel registered for Ava- Rick Scher Willamette Pass, Jeffrey egon Region, Paul Whitman from lanche courses in the past few years: Continued on page 13 13 Nor’wester

Continued from page 12 instruction along with some fun skiing. In the Class, We Used Parts of the NSP Instructor Development OEC - Janie SanRomani electronic course in a multi media [email protected] presentation to bring home the major & Assistant Anne Greenwood points of teaching the adult learner [email protected] home. And we used lecture and The Oregon Region OEC Power Point to highlight the Committee has spent the fall and message. After the class was early winter planning and organizing completed, we assigned mentors to for the Senior EMM Clinic and Final the students in their respective Evaluation. We have had 2 disciplines. This class also was the informational meetings for potential last step to certify Josie and My Self candidates outlining the as Instructor Development instructors requirements and expectations of the so we have the ability to hold classes EMM program. Anne Greenwood has in each area as the need arises to kindly agreed to be the new Assistant get motivated energetic people OEC Advisor for the Region. We are prepared to teach NSP accredited busy making preparation for the EMM Courses throughout the Oregon Clinic being held at Hoodoo on Region. Drannan Hamby is in the January 20 and 21 and also for the Mentoring Program and will assist in Final Evaluation being held at Mt. Photo courtesy of Mt. Hood Ski Patrol instructing the next Class to become Hood on March 10. All contact people an Instructor Development instructor and dates are available on the as well. At this time we are in the Oregon Region Website. As usual, we Snowshoer’s tired dog planning stages to hold at least 2 are always eager to have any more classes in the Oregon Region patrollers help put these events on— this spring. So if you have members there is a job for everyone. Janie rescued on Mt Hood who are ready to take the next step SanRomani and become instructors for your 12:55 PM PST on Friday, The next day, they bundled Patrol’s Please feel free to contact Web - Wayne Deeter – www.nsp- January 19, 200 By ANTONIA Black Jesus in the blanket and me to assist in scheduling a class for orregion.org GIEDWOYN, kgw.com Staff headed down the mountain to your patrol. Check out our web site Contact MT. HOOD — A couple on a get help. List to contact any of our Advisors or Mt Travel & Rescue - Joseph snowshoe trip with an aging Patrol Directors. You can also find a dog spent the night in sub- A two-person Mt. Hood Ski Pa- Calbreath [email protected] calendar of information on training I’m offering a MTR1 and MTR2 and events in the Oregon Region on freezing temperatures on Mt. trol team sent by the Hood Class Feb 17 and 24 classroom in our web site. And please let me know Hood after the exhausted River Sheriff met the dog’s Eugene. The field sessions for both if you have any difficulty using our site pooch couldn’t go any further. owner and his companion as rd th classes will be March 3 to 5 at or if we can add enhancements to they headed down the Polallie Willamette Pass. make it better. If you are interested in The 12-year-old-dog, named Ridge Trail. a Link to/from our site let me know. Nordic - Don Elting Black Jesus, and the [email protected] snowshoers were headed to Patroller Eric Holstrom es- There was a Nordic clinic SAVE $$ the Tilly Jane cabin on Mt. corted the couple, who showed Saturday, January 27th at Willamette Register for 2007 Hood’s Northeast side above signs of hypothermia, to the Pass Ski Area. Training in basic ski Convention before Cooper Spur last Sunday. Cooper Spur Ski Area. skills for traditional kick and glide and July 1, 2007 demonstrations of emergency Registration form pg. 7 shelters and toboggans were Because the dog was too tired Patroller Rod Legg continued included in the clinic as well as some to keep walking in the snow, up the trail and found the dog practice bringing a sled down a slope and too heavy to be carried wrapped in a space blanket. - backcountry style. the rest of the way, the trio Using biscuits to lure Black spent a frigid night huddled to- Jesus, Legg covered the shiv- Telemark Skiing Enhancement Clinic A one day telemark skiing gether outside, authorities ering dog with an additional enhancement clinic will be held at Mt. said. coat and transported him via Bachelor on Saturday, March 17. This sled to be reunited with his clinic will be for the telemark skier Since they had planned to stay owner. looking to improve on their existing in the cabin, the couple had skills and to become a more sleeping bags and a blanket “Rescuing people is our pri- proficient telemark skier. A PSIA Level 3 telemark instructor from the Mt. with them. mary focus,” said Mt. Hood Bachelor Ski School will lead this Nordic Director Michael Curtis. clinic. A $20 registration is required. They had made it two-thirds of “Dogs are sometimes part of This fee will be refunded once you the way to their destination in the picture and add diversity to complete the clinic. For more info or temperatures reported to be our mission.” to register contact Ben Leber at as low as nine degrees. [email protected] or 541-330- 5032. It promises to be a great day of 14 Nor’wester PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION ADMINISTRATION & ADVISORS

DIVISION DIRECTOR Barb Dixon PO Box 759 408 N Heigho St New Meadows, ID 83654 Res: 208-347-3143 [email protected]

SECRETARY CONTROLLER ASST. REGISTRAR Ann Werner Dolores La Liberte Chuck Coffey 14238 143rd Ave SE 24271 N. Fishlake Road 18219 58th Ave NE Renton, WA 98059 Rathdrum, ID 83858 Kenmore, WA 98028 Res: 425-255-6578 Res: 208-687-1032 Res: 425-483-4091 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

REGISTRAR LEGAL WEBMASTER Lynn Coffey Al Richardson Dave Marshall 18219 58th Ave NE 19819 10 Ave. NW 53353 Trangle Rd Kenmore, WA 98028 Seattle, WA 98177 Milton-Freewater, OR 97862 (425) 483-4091 Res: 206-542-7527 Res: 541-938-1313 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

PUBLICATIONS - Nor'wester AWARDS HISTORIAN Deb Garcia Anne Greenwood Shirley Cummings PO Box B 960 Sunmist Ct. SE 305 Webster Pt Rd NE Pilot Rock, OR 97868 Salem, OR 97306 Seattle, WA 98105 Res: 541-443-6821 Res: 503-399-3518 Res: 206-522-5551 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

EQUIPMENT/SPLINTS COMMUNICATIONS/ALUMNI MEDICAL Unfilled Bernie Goddard Dr. Dave Herfindahl 802 108th Ave SE 4515 Oberlin Road Bellevue, WA 98004 Montague, CA 96064 Res: 425-455-1844 Res: 530-842-5939 [email protected] [email protected]

SKI FLIGHT AUXILIARY NORDIC Jack Melill Dixie Campbell Eric Geisler 25406 SE 138th St. 21836 Hideaway Hills Ct. 21775 S Cave Bay Rd Issaquah, WA 98027 Bend, OR 97701 Worley, ID 83876 Res: 425-313-4632 Res: 541-388-4847 Res: 208-686-1380 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

CONVENTION & MEETING 2007 CONVENTION OEC SUPERVISOR COORD Rod Legg Jim Benton Shirley Cummings 279 NW Sundown Way 19320 58th Pl NE 3005 Webster Point Road NE Portland, OR 97229 Renton, WA 98058 Seattle, WA 98105 Res: 503-292-1384 Res: 425-483-3567 Res: 206-463-2034 Bus: 503-578-2380 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

ASST. OEC SUPERVISOR INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT James Whittaker Bernie Goddard PO Box B 802 108th Ave SE Pilot Rock, OR 97868 Bellevue, WA 98004 Res: 541-443-6821 Res: 425-455-1844 [email protected] [email protected] 15 Nor’wester PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION ADMINISTRATION & ADVISORS (cont.)

ALPINE SKI/TOBOGGAN SNOWBOARDS AVALANCHE Brian Merryman Bob Barci Ed Gately 13520 Military Road 36110 SE 25th 5819 N. Birch Place Rainer, WA 98576 Falls City, WA 98024 Spokane, WA 99205 Res/Bus: 360-446-7838 (425) 222-5058 (509) 327-3756 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

MT. TRAVEL & RESCUE SENIOR/CERTIFIED Frank Rossi Don Keenan 8031 128th Ave SE Box 351 Newcastle, WA 98056 Jacksonville, OR 97530 (425) 271-8114 (541) 899-1234 [email protected] [email protected]

PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION REGIONAL DIRECTORS

INLAND EMPIRE MT. HOOD NORTHWEST REGION Sue Garcia Rod Legg Liz Dodge 1006 West Main 279 NW Sundown Way 18808 Wallingford Ave N chewelah, WA 99109 Portland, OR 97229 Shoreline, WA 98133 (509) 935-6659 (503) 292-1384 (206)-542-9160 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

OREGON SOUTHERN IDAHO Josie Elting Dave Ulrich 3867 Peppertree Dr. PO Box 92 Eugene, OR 97402 Gooding, ID 83330 (541) 342-1105 (208) 934-8528 [email protected] [email protected]

Most of the above photos are courtesy of Barb Dixon. We are asking everyone in these charts to please make a photo available for publication in the Nor’wester. If you have a digital file, it can be emailed to [email protected], or you can USPS a copy to Deb Garcia, PO Box B, Pilot Rock, OR 97868. Please provide clear instructions about returning any photos mailed to me. Thanks!

www.nsp-pnwd.org www.nsp.org PNWD Nuts and Bolts – 2007 Mt. Hood - June 2nd & 3rd 2007 Talk Shop about Sleds
Toboggan Enhancement Seminars
Ski Enhancement Seminars
Instructor Development Course
“The Works - in a Long Weekend”

Make plans to attend the annual Nuts and Bolts clinic sessions. Final dates and details will be announced as soon as they are available. Below you will find information on the various sessions planned for this year.

Shop Talk for Experienced Toboggan Instructors This year we repeat a successful format begun years ago. This “on hill” shop talk session will present attendees with opportunity to participate in a free spirited and wide ranging discussion of the “How to do it” part of toboggan handling. You will have the chance to ply your craft as an instructor by showing your favorite new innovations. You will also have the chance to learn new techniques from some of the best in the business. This session will be held Friday only. —-OPEN TO CURRENT TOBOGGAN INSTRUCTORS / ALPINE OR SNOWBOARD—

Ski Enhancement Seminar (SES) Prepare yourself for next season on the slopes with a SKI SKILLS TUNE-UP. Work with some of the best PSIA instructors available anywhere. This session has a cost (to be announced) which offsets PSIA instructor expense. Each session is limited to the first 8 persons to pay the class fee. Multiple sessions will be held. —-OPEN TO ALL PATROLLERS—-

Toboggan Instruction Tool Kit for the New Instructor This session was a big hit last year! Are you just getting started as a toboggan instructor? Need a good “STARTER TOOL BOX” from which to build your own lesson plans and exercises? This course is for you! —OPEN TO NEW OR SOON TO BE TOBOGGAN INSTRUCTORS / ALPINE OR SNOWBOARD—

Toboggan Skill Enhancement Seminar (TES) Learn how to better handle sleds on the hill. Small classes taught by many of the best toboggan instructors from the PNWD. Get a head start on next season or next years Senior Program toboggan module. —-OPEN TO ALL PATROLLERS—-

Instructor Development (ID) This class is the entry gate for patrollers who desire to become instructors, and is a prerequisite for entering the instructor mentoring program in any NSP discipline. Discover more about how adults learn and what you can do as an instructor to plan and present materials in the most effective manner. —-OPEN TO ALL PATROLLERS—-

More details will be available later and will be announced as soon as possible. If you want to be added to the Nuts & Bolts contact list please verify/update your patroller profile on the NSP national website. We will be sending announcements via broadcast email.

See you in June!

For questions or suggestions please contact Brian Merryman, [email protected], (253) 381-0506 mobile, (360) 446-7838 home

NOR’WESTER PACIFIC NORTHWEST DVISION, NATIONAL SKI PATROL NON-PROFIT DEB GARCIA, EDITOR/PUBLISHER ORGANIZATION PO BOX B US POSTAGE PILOT ROCK, OR 97868-0030 PAID PENDLETON, OR PERMIT #73