About Us
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The Eastern Division of the National Ski Patrol is made up of nearly 8000 dedicated men and women from diverse backgrounds who share the same passion and love for skiing and want to join that passion with the ability to help or assist their fellow skiers and snowboarders who may be in trouble.
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Who We Are |
The Eastern Division includes Alpine and Nordic ski areas from Maine to West Virginia in 15 regions throughout the Northeastern United States:
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Eastern Division Records
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The collection contains records of the Eastern Division of the National Ski Patrol, including correspondence, memos, financial documents, budget reports, newsletters "Trail Sweep," officers' meeting minutes, nominations for awards and appointments, statistics, regulations, scholarship information, recommendations, certificates, and applications for patrol work.
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NSP History
Mint Dole (son of Minnie Dole) leading sweep at the
75th Anniversary celebration in Colorado |
The National Ski Patrol (NSP) was founded by Charles Minot “Minnie” Dole in 1938. Through his efforts as the first national director of the NSP, the organization spread its effects and esprit de corps across the nation. Upon his retirement in 1950, Dole had built the NSP into an organization of 4,000 members serving 300 ski patrols. During World War II, Dole was responsible for the establishment of the famed 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army. Applicants for this remarkable military unit, which saw much of its fighting activity in Italy, were screened by the NSP. Many individuals who were responsible for the establishment of ski areas in the United States served in the 10th Mountain Division and contributed significantly to the sport.
Today, the NSP is composed of more than 28,000 members serving over 650 patrols. These individuals include alpine and Nordic patrollers, who volunteer their time (though some are paid) throughout the United States and at certain military areas in Europe. The NSP has worked closely with other countries in outdoor emergency care education, and has assisted in establishing patrol associations in Canada, Korea, New Zealand, Israel, Turkey, Argentina, and Chile, as well as the Victorian Rescue Service in Australia. |
Join The NSP |
Many Patrols are looking for additional members. If you’d like to join us, please contact the Ski Patrol at your local ski area. You can find a list of patrols in each Region of the Eastern Division by looking at the Region websites, which are listed on the Regions Page of this website.
The National Ski Patrol is a nonprofit organization, deriving its primary financial support from membership dues, donations, user fees, and corporate sponsorship. |