Outdoor Emergency Transportation
Outdoor Emergency Transportation (OET)
This encompasses everything we do on our skis and snowboards as patrollers. At the candidate level, this training begins as soon as there is snow on the hill and runs throughout the ski season. We begin with basic ski/snowboard skills, introduce some skills unique to patrolling and then progress on to toboggan handling, such as delivering empty rescue toboggans to an accident scene and transporting injured patients down the hill. There is a lot to learn. And it is a lot of fun!
Every season, we brush off our sled handling skills and are re-certified in these key skills.
OET Instructor Clinic
For new and re-certifying instructors. Must complete at least once every three years.
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December 19, 2021: Mohawk Mtn; 0830-1530
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Bring ski gear and lunch
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Civilian Jackets, NO PATROL JACKETS
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New instructors should bring mentorship paperwork.
Register in both of these courses
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Toboggan Trainers Workshop: E202210018
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Instructor Continuing Education Clinic -- OET: E202210019
Contact Justin Regan
Patroller School
Patroller School is a set of OET clinics to help us become better at these basic skills learn new techniques and refine our skills. These schools are held throughout the Eastern Division and are open to any alpine patroller. Some of these events include women's enhancement clinics, toboggan enhancement clinics, skiing, snowboard and telemark clinics.
OET Module of the Senior Program
This program is all about having fun and building your confidence in becoming a better skier or rider. It is designed for those who are looking to expand their experiences and refine their skiing and riding skills in all terrain. Most of these clinics are held outside of the CT Region--New York, Massachusetts and Southern Vermont.
Download the Senior Application here.
10/26/21:
2021-22 Senior OET Schedule
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Thursday, January 6 (1900-2130): Ski Sundown
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Sunday, January 9: Jiminy Peak -- CANCELLED
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Thursday, January 20 (1830-2130): Ski Sundown
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Sunday, January 23: (0830--1600) Catamount
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Saturday, February 5: Magic/Bromley
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Sunday, February 20 (Pre-Test): Bromley
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Sunday, February 27 (Evaluation): Bromley
Toboggan Enhancement Clinic
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February 13, 2022: Location TBD
Snowboard Enhancement
This program is designed to support the development of riding skills and toboggan handling techniques for snowboard patrollers. The goal is to elevate their professionalism through shared experience and increased awareness of the secrets of the "Boarder Patrol Underground". We strive to improve the ability of snowboard patrollers to serve the snow sports community with confidence and slope-side camaraderie.
Morning:
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Riding assessment and suggestions
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Riding techniques
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Carving
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Free form - whatever you want to do better
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Bumps, if we have it
Afternoon:
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Empty Sled runs
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Loaded Sled runs
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Tail Rope
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Bumps, if we have it.
The course is free. Contact Thomas Kim, and leave your name and Ski Area
Sunday, February 6: Ski Sundown
For more information, contact Thomas Kim or 860-558-0188
Women's Enhancement Program
This is sometimes held as a stand-alone program, or as part of the Patroller School. The Women's Enhancement Program is a female-only clinic. Taught by women, for women. It is a comfortable, entertaining and enlightening event that is bound to have you coming back year after year.
Sunday, February 13: Location TBD
For more information, contact Cally Knight
2022 Snowboard Enhancement
2020 Snowboard Enhancement
