- Eagle County Youth Grades 8-10 that are Level 7 Skiers Eligible for Inaugural Program
- Open House for More Information to be Held Nov. 28
VAIL, Colo. – Nov. 21, 2017 – This season, Vail Mountain and the Vail Ski Patrol will debut a Vail Mountain Junior Ski Patrol Program for 24 select Eagle County students. To be eligible for the program, students must be in grades 8 through 10, at a level 7 skiing ability, be available for all program dates, and submit a video through an application process.
“We want this program to provide local youth a sense of their responsibility when skiing and riding on Vail Mountain,” said Brice May, Vail Ski Patrol Director. “We believe this insider-look into how Ski Patrol operates will allow them the skills and education to become safety ambassadors when on the mountain. Plus, for those youth that are potentially interested in joining Ski Patrol when they are older, it will provide them with hands-on experience and knowledge about what that position entails.”
The inaugural program, which will take place on four Sundays – Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, and 25 – will pair participants in groups with a ski patroller to learn mountain safety, the duties and responsibilities of ski patrol, orientation, CPR and first aid, patrol tour of outposts, end-of-day sweeps, avalanche awareness, gates and closures awareness, toboggan training, and non-medical training.
On Nov. 28, Vail will begin accepting applications for the program. Applicants must submit a video essay via e-mail to KWilliams@vailresorts.com explaining why they are interested in the program, what they love about skiing, and footage of them skiing. The deadline to apply is Jan. 1. Applications will be vetted and 24 participants will be selected to participate in a ski test on Jan. 21 to verify their level 7 skiing ability.
For more information regarding the program and application process, parents and applicants are welcome to attend an Open House on Nov. 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Vail Centre Community Room in Riverwalk, above Slifer Designs, located at 216 Main, Edwards, CO.
About Vail Mountain
Under blue skies more than 300 days each year, Vail is an extraordinary mountain resort destination. The vacation experience is exceptional, from the awe-inspiring terrain and natural beauty of the surrounding Gore and Sawatch Ranges to world-class events, activities and festivals, shops and spas, and the abundant culinary experiences and luxurious accommodations that line the pedestrian-friendly streets of Vail Village and Lionshead. Vail is where outdoor pursuits meet village sophistication. Offering more than 5,200 acres of developed ski and snowboard terrain including seven legendary Back Bowls in winter, and flourishing with new summer activities with the debut of Epic Discovery in 2016, the options for year-round adventure are endless. Coupled with the vision inherent in the spirit of Vail’s founders, and a modern day commitment to excellence in all aspects of guest service and operations, Vail is a mountain resort like nothing on earth.
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