Heavenly Area Ski Patrol (HAP) is and organization of approximately 100 unpaid volunteers who are trained in first aid, Outdoor Emergency Care, and winter rescue. We are comprised of four service patrols: Carson, Golden Gate, Heavenly Valley, and Skyline. They are members of the National Ski Patrol, which, along with the Heavenly Mountain professional ski patrol serves the Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Powder! Powder! Powder!

If you haven't heard about all the snow in Tahoe, where have you been? The mountain has received over 10 feet of snow in the last week and gorgeous weather coming up. For your safety, please stay in bounds and in areas that have been controlled for avalanches. Other than that, get out the fat skis and enjoy the snow.

Joining the Ski Patrol

The Ski Patrol is a very challenging and rewarding opportunity. If you love the outdoors, love helping people, and good on skis then you can look forward to joining a great group of people and a fun change to your skiing experience.

The first step in joining the patrol is to take our ski test then take an Outdoor Emergency Care course. If you would like to find out more about joining and patrolling at Heavenly, please contact Jeff Young, the testing and training coordinator for the National Ski Patrol at Heavenly

How to join Heavenly Area Patrol and the National Ski Patrol