​Upcoming Events, Action or Information

1:   SafetyCulture4All-Series: Get Ready 4 Safety - Jan Safety Month!
Dec 17th, Tuesday 6:30pm-8pm (PT). ​

• Go to SafetyCulture4All  Page for Zoom Link and more learning & resouces.​​
• ​Go to SafetyInformation Page for general safety resources and tips for all.
• Share what your patrol is doing to promote SAFETY!  Send to [email protected]
• Get INVOLVED more with Safety at patrol/region/division level??  Email: Jodie,Safety Advisor​​

2:  Alumni Social Fun & Information by Zoom: Join Us on Thurs, Jan 16th 6:30pm(pacific)

• Great way to connect across the PNWD with fellow alumni and those considering alumni!
• Share great past experiences over the years, relate different equipment, favorite things...
• Learn more about becoming an alumni & how some are continuing to connect with patrols & each other.
• Click Here for Alumni Page and Zoom link for 1/16!!

​3:  PWND SafetyTeam- Ambassador for NOAA's WEATHER-READY NATION!

• What is your patrol doing to promote Summer/Fall Safety?  
• Let's work together and share resources with patrols, areas, public!!
• Click on links below or go to the Safety Information Page for more tips.​

4:  NSAA & PNSAA have shared 2 New Safety GUIDES - Click for more.

5:  HISTORY:  So important for everyone.  Patrols, Members, & Areas.

• Check out examples on the History Page to use in tracking. 

• Questions?  Contact your awards person or Division Awards &/or Division Historian- Shirley

6:  PHOTOS!  Let's showcase your area & patrol!

• We want to share to the website, social media, materials for recruitment/retention/awards....
• Let us know when, who, where.
• Remember not to include patient faces and any questions please contact us.
• NSP Social Media Policy for more information. ​

7:  Snowvana - Success!!  Safety & Recruiting to the masses.

• November 1-3rd, Portland OR - THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS to help operating the Safety Booth. 
• ​Santiam Pass, MHSP, Hoodoo Ski Patrollers helped to share SAFETY & explain patrolling for their areas and in general!

Ready for Jan. Safety Month? Let's Network & share!

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2024 Snowvana - SAFETY INFORMATION

Go to the Safety Information Page
​for more information, links, tips on Summer/ Winter Weather Safety & Road Conditions

Safety Culture 4 All - Workshop Series  

Held on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, 6:30-8:00pm (PT)

SafetyCulture4All -Series: How do we build & sustain a culture of safety in our patrols, regions & division?
This is a Skill Set for us all....New = Practice,  Review = Practice

• Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm(pt), the Safety Team will be holding short, high interest topics by video calls on Zoom.
• These video calls are designed to bring you actionable programs and information that you can use at your own patrol meetings and individual benefit. We encourage you to attend, bring a friend or designee.
• Most workshops will last 30+ minutes per topic.  Topics of high interest may include a follow up (2nd workshop) that goes more in-depth.​​
• Recordings from last 3 seasons have been archived: Click Here to view.

Click here : for more information....
Regular Zoom Link, Workshop Series Monthly information, Recordings, etc.  
​OR Try using your phone camera to scan QR code over to the right---->

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Some photo's are linked to their PNWD website page / or associated website by clicking on photo.

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Safety / Emergent - ​Stress Awareness Resources 
​
If experiencing a lifethreatening need for assistance, please DIAL 911 immediately.

• ​​Text "HOME" to 741741 - Crisis Text Line FREE
• National Helpline Dial:   800-662-HELP(4357)
• Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, (then press 1)  OR text 838255
• Dial or Text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline Dial:   800-273-8255

• CREWCARE Safe Call Now @ (206) 459-3020 

         Serving Emergency Personnel & their families nationwide 24/7

• First Responders Support Team @ (402) 218-1234 

         National non-emergency line - leave a message for a return call

• International Critical Incident Stress Foundation @ (410) 313-2473 

        Referrals to a CISM team for emergency workers  24/7

AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE!
Available 24hrs a day,
7 days a week.
24/7

*NonEmergent Information: (Click Here)

The PNWD & NSP does not endorse any specific organization or content, the intent is to assist others of knowing there are many avenues to seek out and use what works best for them.  Please know there are additional groups and agencies available for help as well.  PNWD Wellness team, are not counselors, but wanting to encourage information be available to all and have a quick access to professionals when needed.  Please be familiar with your area's programs that might be available to you as well, such as EAPl.  Your patrol may have counselors as patrollers that have agreed to assist as well.  This page will remain a work in progress, we welcome suggestions, corrections which are always appreciated.

HURRICANE HELENE RECOVERY
HELP OUR MOUNTAIN TOWNS!

Support long term recovery in our mountain communities. Several Southern Division patrols of the National Ski Patrol System Inc have identified local organizations that financial support will equate to long term recovery support.
​Our patrollers help out their community every day!
We thank you for your support.
If you feel inclined to share we would appreciate it.
Mary Lou Legg Director, Southern Division 

Appalachian Mountain - Samaritan's Purse www.samaritanspurse.org
Beech Mountain - High Country Foundation https://highcountryfoundation.org
Cataloochee - United Way of Haywood County. www.uwhaywood.org
Hatley Pointe - Asheville Buncombe CCM www.abccm.org
Ober Mountain - Mountain Ways of TN https://mtnways.org