Ski Patrol Vest
The following is a rough guide for patrol expenses to become a candidate. The equipment includes ski pants which should be black in color with no other colors, and a stocked first aid belt or Patrol vest. Items for your first aid belt will be described by your OEC Instructor. Information about Patrol parkas will be available at the first on-hill training session at Heavenly.
|
Item |
Purpose |
~ Cost |
|
OEC Course |
Medical training including books |
$ 200 |
|
CPR certification |
$ 30 |
|
|
Ski Off |
Ski proficiency test |
$ 0 |
|
Annual Dues |
Registration with Heavenly and NSP |
$ 60 |
|
Fanny Pack or Patrol Vest |
To hold your supplies |
$ 40-70 |
|
Black ski pants (no other colors) |
Standard Heavenly uniform |
$ 60-300 |
|
Locking Carabiners (2) |
To lash two tobaggans together |
$ 20 |
|
Medical supplies |
Initial stock of vest, resupply through the mountain |
$ 25 |
|
CPR mask with O2 inlet |
Blood borne pathogen protection |
$ 10 |
| Additional Items | Purpose | Cost |
| Avalanche Beacon | For locating avalanche patients and practice | $ 300 |
| Avalanche Probe | For locating deeper burials | |
| Shovel | Digging and moving tower pads | |
| Tubular Webbing |
 Patrollers at Heavenly in patrol vests, black ski pants and jackets. Also red patrol jackets. |
 Standard Harper pack loaded with supplies |