Who We Are?
The Canadian Ski Patrol System (CSPS), a National Organization that provides safety and rescue services in ski areas and at non-skiing events across Canada.
Our Volunteers:
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Number more than 4500 members coast to coast
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Are mostly Alpine skiers, boarders and Nordic skiers
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Range from 16 years old to 80+ years old
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Are men and women, students, and professionals from all walks of life and every level of society
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Volunteer time to help those in need during the winter at ski areas across Canada
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Provide volunteer first-aid services at many non skiing events through out the summer
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Work with many other fund raising organizations to provide first-aid services for their events
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Work closely with all season resorts in providing year round services like mountain bike patrols
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A first aid and rescue course like no other organization offers including:
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CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation), methods of evacuation from hostile terrain (ski areas) to the nearest ambulance
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Chair Lift evacuation procedures, and
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Where applicable; Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED) training, oxygen therapy techniques
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In mountainous regions, where avalanches can occur, we teach avalanche specific search and rescue techniques in conjunction with the CAA (Canadian Avalanche Association)
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Our courses are provided by CSPS certified instructor/trainers and are ski area specific.
Our Volunteers Benefit Through:
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Receiving deals from the ski areas where we patrol
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Exchange programs between local, provincial, National and International organizations
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Obtaining discounts on ski equipment and supplies AND
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Belonging to an organization where you can have lots of fun, make lifelong friendships and feel great about helping someone in need
For the time of your life… And maybe someone else's
