On December 7th and 8th the NJ Region held a Mountain Travel & Rescue Level 1 course at High Point State Park. There were 16 students, 9 instructors and 9 instructors in training. The students represented 9 ski areas, from 3 regions, with two students travelling from Virginia. The instructors also … Continue reading →
The New Jersey Region conducted a Senior Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) exam on Feb. 25, 2024. Senior OEC is an essential component of the NSP’s Senior program and is tailor-made for members who aspire to perform at the upper levels of proficiency as patrollers. This process helps to develop and … Continue reading →
The 2024 New Jersey Winter Special Olympics Games were hosted by Mountain Creek Resort and National Winter Activity Center (NWAC) on February 5 & 6th. The events took place with nearly 400 athletes and Unified partners from all of New Jersey competing in alpine skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and cross country … Continue reading →
The 10th Mountain Division was unique in American military history as being the only US infantry division ever trained specifically for mountain and cold weather warfare. Recruited for in large part by the National Ski Patrol, its volunteer ranks included many of the nation’s foremost skiers, notable mountain climbers, survival … Continue reading →
This commendation is awarded to patrollers who have demonstrated leadership, good character, diplomacy, positive attitudes, good judgment, exemplary patrolling abilities, and extraordinary service. It is similar to the National Appointment award. Chris has been a Patroller for 45 years and has been the long time Instructor of Record (IOR) for … Continue reading →
Congratulations to Will Vaughan on receiving the NJ Region’s Rick Browse “Patroller of the Year” Award for the 2021/2022 Season! It was presented by NJ Region Director Jeff Haines and NWAC Patrol Director Harriet Frawley at the NWAC Ski Patrol’s Fall Meeting on Sunday, Oct 9, 2022. Will joined NSP … Continue reading →