How Much Time is Required?The process of becoming a Blue Knob Ski Patroller is extremely demanding of your time and dedication. Your first year will be a serious time commitment and quite challenging at times. However, earning your cross and a place on the Blue Knob Ski Patrol will be life changing, with lifelong skills & friendships developed along the way.
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January - March 2023
OET Training, Every Saturday & Sunday morning Shadow a patroller in the afternoon OET Test Early-March PA Residents
May Outdoor Emergency Care Course schedule set Order your OEC textbook Register for the on-line portion of the OEC course June On-line OEC independent learning July Register with NSP Mid-July hands on practical OEC sessions begin every other weekend 1 day, generally Sundays at Blue Knob Alternating Dates are available at other mountains, allowing for flexibility |
September
Continued OEC practical sessions October / Fall - Refresher weekend 2 days, a full weekend, Saturday and Sunday Review on-hill procedures and OEC refresher for all patrollers Candidates are utilized as patients Complete ICS 100 (on-line) prior to this weekend Late October - Early Nov OEC exam written & practical is scheduled Nov - Dec Active Patrollers Sign up for duty shifts December Start skiing as soon as possible January 2024 OET – Outdoor Emergency Transportation Begins the first weekend of January. Every weekend Sat. & Sun. mornings OEC on the snow training on certain afternoons. Schedule will be provided in advance. March OET exam generally the first or second weekend. |
