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    History Project

The Patrol History Project

Shirley Cummings, the official history project coordinator (& all around fabulous lady), has been on a mission:
Collect and assemble an archive of stories and pictures from the different ski patrols within the Pacific Northwest Division. 
 
Let us help new patrollers & others ​learn of our important past!
  • We need your assistance!!​
  • Join us in doing audio chats!
  • Looking for content, history, pictures of your patrol/area/region. 
  • Current Patrollers & Alumni input needed, don't let it get forgotten!
  • We will be adding stories, chats & pictures from PNWD patrols over time. 
  • Please forward onto the PWND Historian:  Shirley Cummings
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Mt Hood Cooper Spur Warming Shelter
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The National Ski Patrol System MANUAL:  1941 Copyright!

​Video of the first few pages including the "IMPORTANT NOTICE -War has been declared"

Tell about you, your patrol and its rich history!!  Click on the files and let's begin!  
Questions or done?..... Email 
Shirley!
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Previously at Conventions! 
What things can you share??
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The History of People & Patrols in the Pacific Northwest Division & the National Ski Patrol


Patrols from the Inland Empire Region that have submitted some of their history, click on a box.
Check Back

Patrols from the Northwest Region that have submitted some of their history, click on a box.
Hyak - Narrative
Hyak - Timeline
History of Mt Rainier Nordic Patrol NSP
Mt Rainier history of nordic patrol nsp v180105
Mountaineers Sno-Owls Ski Patrol PDF
Sno-owls Ski patrol pdf
snoqualmie (summit west) ski area history

Patrols from the Oregon Region that have submitted some of their history, click on a box.
Willamette pass ski area development sequence
willamette pass - first tracks, part 1
willamette pass - first tracks, part 2

Patrols from the So. Idaho Region that have submitted some of their history, click on a box.
Payette lakes patrol history pdf
plsp history April 30 pdf

Patrols from the Wy'east Region that have submitted some of their history, click on a box.
Mt Hood PPT/PDF History

Additional History Items:  Written - PPT - Video
Article By Shirley for Norwester 6/24
HistoryPPT_SC4A_5_24
5/21/24 History Toboggan Race via Zoom

PODCASTS: might like to listen too....  
Please email us of others that you liked!  

​Send to Historian Shirley @ 
[email protected]
PODCAST:  "ninety pound rucksack"
about the 10th Mtn division
​by Christian beck with
podcast: "history for kids!:ep #85,
​the skiing soldiers -
​the story of the 10th mountain division

Do you have old photo's? Please email them to: [email protected]
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10th Mountain Division and Mount Rainier
"This historical footage features the 10th Mountain Division, which trained in the Paradise area of Mount Rainier during World War II.  The video clip is an excerpt from Mount Rainier National Park's Human Use Video, which can be viewed at the Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center in Paradise."  More can be found at https://www.nps.gov/places/10th-mountain-division-memorial.htm
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Click on photo for the NPS 10th Mountain Division Memorial at Mount Rainier

On Jan 21, 2025: Trux Dole hosted our SC4A Workshop where we learned about the importance of Riva Ridge & the 10th Mtn Division including NSP relations.  This included information on the 80th Anniversary of Riva Ridge Feb 18th, what activities are happening in honor of this event.  See powerpoint from that session and coming soon, the ZOOM link to watch if you missed it.  
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1/21/2025 Trux Dole & Riva Ridge with 10th Mtn Div Recording
  • Join: https://www.10thmountainalpineclub.com/
  • Learn More: https://www.10thmountainalpineclub.com/community-partners
  • Facebook on 90lb Rucksack Challenge: https://www.facebook.com/NationalSkiPatrol/posts/pfbid025azETPoF2USLEkWceGyRXH2ssaFnZqKwvhggUKPszGiFPRXduyViwomaVgn85u9Ql?rdid=0SIPwTOmOarRJxaa
  • 90lb Rucksack Challenge:  https://www.strava.com/clubs/1317985/group_events/1866511

"Patroller Chats"  in the PNWD - The Podcast
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What started as a way to support, The History Project, led by our own amazing Shirely Cummings, PNWD Historian- has grown into a fun, informative, and inspiring podcast where we connect with patrollers, hosts, and friends from across the PNWD. Join cohosts Jodie and Murph as they dive into the stories, traditions, and unique histories of patrols, areas and the people throughout the division while having a good time, informative, spirited at times, and always full of heart.
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Launched at the 2023 PNWD Convention, Patroller Chats celebrates our passion for patrolling, hosts, being on and off the snow, and storytelling.  Upholding the NSP Creed: Service & Safety since 1938—we are preserving our past while building connections for the future.
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Let's CHAT!!  
Who can we "Chat" next with?  

How about yourself, or a small group?
Current, Alumni, Host, Area Rep, Other?
By ZOOM, phone call, get together, Let's Do This!
Email:
[email protected]
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Click to download fillable PDF. These are a springboard of questions. Some we may or may not use...no pressure, we go with the flow.  
The History Project & Patroller Chats would love to hear from you!
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PNWD Historical Photos & Links: Click Here

Please contact our historian, Shirley Cummings to adding to our stories and pictures of the PNWD patrols.
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THE FINAL SWEEP MEMORIAL PAGE - BEING DEVELOPED. Please email [email protected] 

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The NSP - a brief narrative history: Click Here

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    • Bike Patrol
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    • Host Program
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    • Medical
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    • OEC
    • OET
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    • Patroller
    • Senior
    • Women's Program
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    • Safety Information
    • SafetyCulture4All -Series >
      • Archived Workshop Recordings
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  • History