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Holiday Valley ski patrollers have completed a thorough, demanding training program. We further refine our skills annually through ongoing training in skiing or snowboarding, toboggan handling, first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automatic external defibrillation (AED), lift evacuation, and snowmobile operations.
Holiday Valley has a highly experienced patrol, with members averaging 18 years of ski patrol service. The skill level of Holiday Valley patrollers is so high that 35 of 113 members hold National Ski Patrol instructor certification qualifying them to train and evaluate patrollers. Every year, Holiday Valley hosts first aid, skiing & snowboarding, and toboggan-handling training events for patrollers from other resorts.
Sixty-nine of the patrol’s members have completed a National Ski Patrol supplementary training program to achieve the level of “Senior” patroller. Senior training involves complex patient care situations and extensive handling of rescue toboggans on expert moguled terrain.
Many members of the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol have received NSP awards for their individual contributions to safety, patient care, training, and program administration. Twenty-nine members hold the National Ski Patrol’s prestigious National Appointment. The award is given only to those who have completed the demanding Senior program and have demonstrated extensive leadership in NSP programs.
In addition, ten members of the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol currently hold officer or staff positions within the National Ski Patrol, beyond the level of our own patrol. Two of our patrollers continue to work at the NSP National level: Jim Decker was elected to the twelve-member NSP National Board in 2007 and Dr. David Johe was appointed NSP National Medical Advisor in 2008. Randy McNeil just completed over two years as NSP National Transportation Director. Our Patrol Director and Assistant Directors have over 70 years of combined patrol experience.
The Holiday Valley Ski Patrol is a self-sustaining rescue organization composed almost entirely of volunteers. Each member pays annual dues and training fees. Members also purchase and maintain their ski equipment and first aid packs and pay part of the cost of our easily recognized red and black uniforms.
The Holiday Valley Ski Patrol purchases and maintains radios, rescue toboggans, specialized splints, oxygen, and other first aid supplies and training materials. Although our patrol raises its own funds to support operating expenses, our services are always provided free of charge.
We are proud of the prompt, professional services provided by the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol. We hope that you will enjoy your visits to Holiday Valley more just knowing that we are skiing and snowboarding with you and your family.
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