• Marmot Spring 2013 bonus offer

    40% OFF Marmot Basin Lift Ticket

    Sunday, April 7, 2013

    Marmot Basin is offering 40% off lift tickets for CSPS members/ alumni including souses and partners. Enjoy spring skiing for less from now to May 5th 2013. Present…

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  • Patroller 10-23

    Awards Nonmimations

    Sunday, February 10, 2013

    Edmonton Zone Awards – Has a fellow patroller gone out of their way to assist you? Which patrol member do you know that exemplifies the patrol standards. Now is…

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  • CSPS Edmonton zone class 2012

    Congratulations 2012 Patrol Grads

    Thursday, December 13, 2012

    The patrol class of 2012 has graduated and on the slopes for their first year of service. From initial “get to know” the patrol meeting in the early fall….

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  • MercerReport

    RMR: Rick and Canadian Ski Patrol

    Saturday, January 21, 2012

    On January 6, 2012, Rick Mercer spent a day with the Camp Fortune ski patrol of Gatineau Zone, Quebec Division filming a segment profiling the CSPS. The concept…

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  • avalanche-POV

    What It’s Like to Get Caught in an Avalanche

    Friday, August 12, 2011

    On a heli-ski trip out of Haines, AK in April 2008, experienced backcountry skier Chris Cardello was prepared and knew the risks. He was also wearing a helmet cam. This footage is an intense first person perspective on being caught in an avalanche, riding it to burial, breathing through a Black Diamond AvaLung and being rescued by trained professionals. Be safe out there!

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    What On-Snow Skills Do I Need To Become A Patrol...

    Thursday, November 25, 2010

    On Snow Skills of the Canadian Ski Patrol System

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Zone News

2012-13 CSPS AWARDS PARTY

Thursday, May 2, 2013

2012-13 CSPS AWARDS PARTY May 11, 2013 Cocktails 5:30 P.M. Dinner 6:30 P.M. Santa Maria Goretti Center 11050—90 Street (West of Commonwealth Stadium) Here is your opportunity to recognize the…

Patroller 10-23

Awards Nonmimations

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Edmonton Zone Awards – Has a fellow patroller gone out of their way to assist you? Which patrol member do you know that exemplifies the patrol standards. Now is…

CSPS Edmonton zone class 2012

Congratulations 2012 Patrol Grads

Thursday, December 13, 2012

The patrol class of 2012 has graduated and on the slopes for their first year of service. From initial “get to know” the patrol meeting in the early fall….

CSPS – Ski Improvement Clinic

Thursday, December 13, 2012

CSPS Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic February 3rd– 8th, 2013 Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Join us this February to improve your sliding skills with top level instructors. Lessons…

Kinosoo Ridge Snow Resort Training

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Training weekend for the Kinosoo Ridge Ski Patrol, in preparation for the busy ski and boarding season ahead. As always, the team at Cold Lake Kinosoo very worked…

2013 Avalanche Training Courses

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Avalanches & the Canadian Ski Patrol System The CSPS has a long history in avalanche safety and education. This tradition continues with a small but enthusiastic group of…

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