Education
We train the volunteer first responders of Eastern New York. From initial medical certification to advanced alpine rescue, our standards are forged in the winter environment.
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Our Core Disciplines
Every volunteer patroller completes rigorous training on-snow and in the classroom to maintain operational readiness.
Outdoor Emergency Care
Toboggan & Evacuation
Avalanche & Rope Rescue
The National Ski Patrol standard-setting curriculum. Learn non-transport emergency medicine, splinting, and trauma management in cold weather.
Master the rescue sled in challenging terrain and execute safe chairlift evacuation protocols under real-world winter conditions.
Advanced credentials covering low-angle rope rescue, avalanche beacon search, and winter wilderness navigation.
Mandatory Milestones
To patrol the slopes of Eastern New York, candidates must complete three core phases of education. These credentials ensure every responder operates with precision in winter emergencies.
OEC Certification
On-Snow Practical
Annual Refresher
Complete the 80-hour Outdoor Emergency Care curriculum, covering cold-weather triage and stabilization.
Pass regional toboggan handling and chairlift evacuation clinics conducted on your home mountain slopes.
Attend mandatory autumn dry-land refreshers and on-snow clinics to keep your credentials active.