The course description
a typical day working on this ski season course
As this course is modules the day to day schedule will vary, however most days will follow a similar format.
You'll wake up and head for breakfast, then will meet for training or ski patrol shadowing between 8 and 9am. There will be a lunch break followed by an afternoon of training or patrolling. Enjoy an evening meal in resort at a choice of restaurants with your fellow ski patrol trainees.
Evenings can be spent at your leisure, however being a ski resort there is always entertainment of some sort available to join.
This course ends with an epic heli-skiing adventure day, included in the price.
Modules and training covered during this course:
Module 1: CPR ' BLS for Healthcare Professionals
Module 2: Non-Urban Occupational Emergency Care, Level 3
Module 3: Advanced Protocol Training
Module 4: Rope Rescue
Module 5: Aerial Lift Evacuation & Self Evacuation
Module 6: Patient Extrication & Evacuation
Module 7: Avalanche Skills Training, Level 1
Module 8: Risk Management
Module 9: Incident Investigation
Module 10: General Patrolling
Module 11: Helicopter Orientation, Air Evacuation, Air Rescue
Module 12: GPS & Compass Orientation
Module 13: Mentoring with ski patrol
Further details about the modules can be found on our website.
Who are we looking for?
the requirements for this course
This course requires a strong skiing or snowboarding ability, you must be fully competent on European red runs. This course is also a great additional training for ski and snowboard instructors looking to boost their employability and career prospects.
What can we offer you?
why choose us for your ski season
Included in your the gap year programme:
- Flights and Transfers (if required)
- Ski-in Ski-out Resort
- Resort meal card loaded with $1 each week and discounts in restaurants around the resort
- Lift Pass
- Ski Patrol Training
- Certification
- Specialist Equipment
- Snow Ready Fitness Plan
- Discounts at shops/restaurants in resort
- Rossignol VIP deal (up to 35% off RRP on this seasons ski & snowboard equipment)