What it takes to be a ski patroller: Myrkdalen, Big Sky and Whistler Blackcomb

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Ever wonder what it takes to be a ski patroller? There are a number of key elements - safety expertise, ski skills, and a helping attitude. These professionals keep resorts open, safe and fun for everyone. This winter, we caught up with ski patrollers from some of the world's best resorts to learn about what it takes. Watch here.

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@maxbarko8717 6 ай бұрын

Most importantly you have to be from Switzerland to be a ski patroller. Because they are identified by the Swiss flag on their jackets.

@evanfinch4987 6 ай бұрын

youre the first to ever make this joke

@maxbarko8717 6 ай бұрын

@@evanfinch4987 Can you explain why they are showing the Swiss flag 🇨🇭?

@yalikejaz8107 6 ай бұрын

@@maxbarko8717 it's not actually the swiss flag, it's more like a symbol of aid like the red cross symbol

@maxbarko8717 6 ай бұрын

@@yalikejaz8107 It is very confusing to Europeans. The Red Cross is actually the inverted Swiss flag and an international protective sign. Why are Northamerican ski patrols and lifeguards using the Swiss flag instead? Makes absolutely no sense and only is a display of ignorance.

@Internetprolet1312 6 ай бұрын

@@yalikejaz8107but it’s white?? Not the Red cross. Are they like from the Swiss army?

@BryonLape 6 ай бұрын

I've been a volunteer patroller for nearly 30 years. It's been quite the ride and I'm not ready to stop.

@Useryofcsdnx 5 ай бұрын

You guys are such legit skiers I totally admire you!!

@humanbeing2420 4 ай бұрын

At which mountain?

@iceflower7004 5 ай бұрын

I’d have liked to hear about what the physical tests are for becoming a patroller. Most of what I heard was the standard corporate “we need to be a team” that allows those corporations to underpay the people who most deserve it.

@Marius6096 Жыл бұрын

i would love that so much... but there is always a language barrier for me, and i'm just starting snowboarding. but it looks like a dream!!!

@craigbosko2229 4 ай бұрын

I've never been on Ski Patrol before but I've been in the ski industry for over 20 years,worked at 4 ski Resort and being on Ski Patrol can be alot of fun and more work than you think.Remember YOU HAVE TO WORK IN EVERY KIND OF WEATHER INCLUDING "FREEZING RAIN"(if the mountain is open) Blowing Winds (50-100+mph) and you better hope your uniform is 200% WATERPROOF AND there's cold 🥶🥶🥶 temperatures beyond wildest imagination,the coldest I've ever worked out in was a wind chill of 38 below zero and that's for 2 week's.Steven's Pass (Vail Resorts) Washington State,14 seasons. seasons.

@Reidgraham21 6 ай бұрын

That is my absolute dream job

@hawlikd 6 ай бұрын

Whistler BC, Canada!!!

@BrokenPaddleAdventures 9 ай бұрын

One of the best "Jobs" I ever had!!

@willdroese8219 6 ай бұрын

can you be a ski patroller as a snowboarder?

@milovanmilovanov2598 5 ай бұрын

@@willdroese8219I am not sure, but my reason why it couldn't be reasonable is because, snowboarding put in you in more of a risky situations, since your feet are binded to the board, and if you fall somewhere like the person who was upside down in the show, could be the end. That's my reasoning

@evanfinch4987 5 ай бұрын

@@willdroese8219 yes, absolutely you can

@twalsh27 6 ай бұрын

Tough job. Respect!!

@alexmartel4896 Жыл бұрын

Whistler paradize!!!!!

@Reidgraham21 6 ай бұрын

Been skiing there for five years and I never ever want to stop. Best ski resort ever

@125conman 5 ай бұрын

Is it always volunteer?

@Qixle 4 ай бұрын

@maximusmiles8435 5 ай бұрын

They don't do it for the money. That's pretty clear, but they don't make near enough for what they do.

@Cowskiman 6 ай бұрын

Why is it called erika’s ridge and Erika’s rock?

@RyanSalm 6 ай бұрын

Someone named Erika probably died their

@Cowskiman 6 ай бұрын

@@RyanSalm yea I found out she was a patroller at big sky and the 1st few years of the new tram she was bombing over by Bavarian Forest and blew herself up. I wanna say 96/97 but Un sure of year

@bjornbuckley Ай бұрын

What are the actual qualifications like certifications?

@steelfn7554 15 күн бұрын

Do you know yet?

@bjornbuckley 15 күн бұрын

@@steelfn7554 no

@zeusyt3589 4 ай бұрын

Do you have to be a skier in order to be on the Ski patrol or can you be either?

@humanbeing2420 4 ай бұрын

You have to be a skier - snowboarders are too reckless and anti-social for the job.

@nga7365 3 ай бұрын

⁠@@humanbeing2420don’t listen to this guy.

@nga7365 3 ай бұрын

Go see if your mountain allows snowboarders to try out and go for it!!

@humanbeing2420 3 ай бұрын

@@nga7365 Don't listen to which guy? The original poster just asked a question.

@nga7365 3 ай бұрын

@@humanbeing2420 oh I made a mistake. He shouldn’t listen to you.

@saturatedodin476 6 ай бұрын

Big sky is so expensive it’s Bull shit.

@jeffjensen27 8 ай бұрын

Hum, I Would Dare Compare Your Job Maybe Close To That Of My Training As A Fire Fighter. A LOT OF SIMILARITES Only Where Yours Is SEASONAL & My Job Is YEAR-ROUND THE HEAT OF THE SUMMER & Fighting Fires + Fighting Fires In The Cold Of Winter With Water Lines Freezing Up.

@Odd-Vegan-Singing-TFOL 5 ай бұрын

What are the capital letters for?

@yobigolemomma 5 ай бұрын

@@Odd-Vegan-Singing-TFOLbecause he’s a bot

@berndherzog4966 6 ай бұрын

Don't get me wrong, but for me the idea of a policing a slope or mountain just doesn't feel normal or right. I am from Austria, the so called motherland of skiing and we get along very well without any kind of police on the mountain. Of course we have the so called "Bergrettung" or "Mountain Ambulance" and they help and take care when somebody is hurt or lost on the slopes/mountain. But i really don't get your love for a so called "Police" on the slope.

@kalinhinkov7358 5 ай бұрын

I was about to say if that was only a US thing, because in Europe as a whole (not only Austria) I have rarely seen someone "guard" the slopes, dare I say never.

@Odd-Vegan-Singing-TFOL 5 ай бұрын

Oh, they're absolutely not like police on the mountain! They're more oike people who rescue humans who need to be rescued on the mountain. Like if someone is seriously hurt and or needs help they would be called, and came rescue them/help them. I have never been skiing in Austria, but I have been skiing in the French Alps and thr Swiss Alps, and they have them there too.

@humanbeing2420 4 ай бұрын

You misunderstand ski patrol's role. They don't "police" the mountain. Their first responsibility is ensuring safety - by rescuing injured skiers, administering first aid, preventing avalanches, marking hazards and closing unskiable terrain, etc. They will enforce basic resort rules (they might warn you or even take your lift ticket if you ski a closed run, for example) but they generally do not behave like cops or seek opportunities to exercise their authority. Unlike police, they're always friendly and helpful, and they never stand around doing nothing.