RMR: Rick and Canadian Ski Patrol

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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 for the segment was “a day in the life of a training patroller.” To see honorary patroller Mercer in action, tune into the CBC television on Tuesday, [...]

Marmot Basin Installs 2 New Lifts

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Filltheholes from JMJB on Vimeo. Paradise High Speed Quad and the School House Triple Chair Be sure and see this amazing video of the helicopter in action during construction of the new lift towers at Marmot Basin – Jasper. See concrete pouring from the air, with the remote video camera mounted on the concrete bucket. This is a really [...]

What It’s Like to Get Caught in an Avalanche

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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!

Marmot Basin Ski Resort

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Powder, Wide Open Bowls, and a friendly atmosphere in the Canadian Rockies

CSPS NAC 2010 Banquet Video

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A collection of photos sent in by members of the CSPS from across Canada.

What On-Snow Skills Do I Need To Become A Patroller?

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On Snow Skills of the Canadian Ski Patrol System

Marmot Basin – Early November – 2009

Marmot Basin - Early November 2009

Snow report by Mountain Report & Denver Snow Service