Young Adult Patrol

The Young Adult Patrol offers an opportunity for young adults, known as YAPs, to become a member of the National Ski Patrol. Whether you ski or ride this program offers training in high-level first aid and ski and toboggan skills.

Requirements to join Young Adult Patrol

• You must be 15 years of age by November of year you enroll

• Commit to enrolling in an 8-week Outdoor Emergency Care Course

• Pass a ski or boarding test

• Committed to weekly training 

• Maintain good academic grades

• Pay yearly dues to the National Ski Patrol and purchase a red National Ski Patrol Jacket and pack

• All students are required to ski with an adult patroller when wearing the National Ski Patrol Jacket until they become an adult patroller

• All candidates must be willing to approach the general public in an "Excuse Me please" manner

Training Focus

Patrollers are taught to Assess, Alert, Treat, and Transport injured patrons in a safe and efficient manner. As a student patroller expect, the following:

• Student Patroller spends most of their time outdoors in the snow, therefore wearing layers and water-resistant clothing is a must

• All students must participate in role-playing with regards to acting in scenarios that create mock injuries

• Besides taking the 8-week OEC course, CPR certification is necessary

• Making ice packs, cutting cravats, controlling lift lines, picking up bamboo and litter are a few of the extracurricular activities expected of all student patrollers

For more information about the YAP program email yap@emari.org