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The Central Division

Mountain Travel & Rescue

Beyond the Slopes: Essential Skills for Mountain Safety

The Mountain Travel and Rescue (MTR) Program is designed to equip ski patrollers, search and rescue responders, and outdoor enthusiasts with the critical skills necessary for safe travel, group management, and participation in search-and-rescue operations in mountainous, backcountry, and off-piste settings. This program is a cornerstone of the National Ski Patrol’s (NSP) mission to provide comprehensive education and training that enhances safety during outdoor activities, particularly in challenging environments.

MTR Program
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Mountain Ready: Train for the Unexpected

The Mountain Travel and Rescue (MTR) Program prepares participants to operate safely and effectively in rugged, mountainous environments. The course builds essential skills in survival, navigation, safe travel, hazard awareness, group leadership, and mountain-specific search and rescue. Whether you’re a patroller, rescuer, or outdoor enthusiast, MTR provides the foundation for confident decision-making and safety in the backcountry.

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Randy Tufts

Central Division
MTR Advisor

mtr@nspcd.org

Region MTR Advisors

Dave Boboltz

Eastern Michigan Region

dave.boboltz@comcast.net

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Northern Michigan Region

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Southern Region

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Todd Haggestad

Western Region

theggestad57@gmail.com

Randy Tufts

North Central Region

randytufts@yahoo.com

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Tim Durbin

Ohio Region

timdurbin00@aol.com

Dave Zoromiski

South Central Region

dwzoromski@wise.edu

Michael Walenta

Western Michigan Region

michaelwalenta@gmail.com

Upcoming MTR Events

EventDescriptionDate
Central Division Patroller Festival - WEST1764979200 Dec 6, 2025 - Dec 8, 2025
Central Division Certified Evaluation1772668800 Mar 5, 2026 - Mar 8, 2026
Central Division Patroller Festival - EAST1765584000 Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
Skills Development Meeting1765846800 Dec 15, 2025
Skills Development Meeting1768870800 Jan 19, 2026
Skills Development Meeting1771290000 Feb 16, 2026
Skills Development Meeting1773705600 Mar 16, 2026
Skills Development Meeting1776729600 Apr 20, 2026
Rusty Parka Content DuePlease submit content for the Rusty Parka News to Joe Zarek.rpn@nspcd.org1764547200 Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 2, 2025
Rusty Parka Content DuePlease submit content for the Rusty Parka News to Joe Zarek.rpn@nspcd.org1775001600 Apr 1, 2026 - Apr 2, 2026
Southern Region Certified Clinic & Certified Pre-QualificationPatrick Perlman p_perlman@hotmail.com1770508800 Feb 8, 2026 - Feb 9, 2026
Northern Michigan Region Certified Pre-Qualification ClinicPoint of Contact -  Carl Woodcock carl.woodcock@scolopax.net1768694400 Jan 18, 2026 - Jan 19, 2026
Certified Qualification Clinic / Re-CertificationThis is a qualification clinic to enter the Certified Program of the Central Division, NSP. It is also a re-certification ... see more1769731200 Jan 30, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026
Ohio Region Certified Pre-Qualification & Re-CertPoint of contact -  Jim Seeger ohioregioncertified@gmail.com1768089600 Jan 11, 2026 - Jan 12, 2026
North Central Region Certified Pre-Qualification & Re-Cert EventPoint of contact Peter Holdridge peterholdridge@icloud.com1769904000 Feb 1, 2026 - Feb 2, 2026
Monthly CD Snowsports Advisors CallNSP Central Division Snowsports Advisor CallThis call will bring together Region Snowsports Advisors to share updates, review upcoming events, and ... see more1764640800 Dec 1, 2025
Monthly CD Snowsports Advisors CallNSP Central Division Snowsports Advisor CallThis call will bring together Region Snowsports Advisors to share updates, review upcoming events, and ... see more1767664800 Jan 5, 2026
Monthly CD Snowsports Advisors CallNSP Central Division Snowsports Advisor CallThis call will bring together Region Snowsports Advisors to share updates, review upcoming events, and ... see more1770084000 Feb 2, 2026
Monthly CD Snowsports Advisors CallNSP Central Division Snowsports Advisor CallThis call will bring together Region Snowsports Advisors to share updates, review upcoming events, and ... see more1772503200 Mar 2, 2026
Monthly CD Snowsports Advisors CallNSP Central Division Snowsports Advisor CallThis call will bring together Region Snowsports Advisors to share updates, review upcoming events, and ... see more1775523600 Apr 6, 2026
Monthly CD Snowsports Advisors CallNSP Central Division Snowsports Advisor CallThis call will bring together Region Snowsports Advisors to share updates, review upcoming events, and ... see more1777942800 May 4, 2026
Western Region Festivalhttp://nspwr.org/events/events.php1767448800 Jan 3, 2026
Western Region Festivalhttp://nspwr.org/events/events.php1767535200 Jan 4, 2026
SES: Nubs Nob (Northern Michigan)Meeting Spot: Brown Bag RoomEvent Price: $25Contact Person: Eric Peterson epeterson2003@yahoo.com1769865300 Jan 31, 2026
SES: Snow Trails (Ohio)Please Register @ https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events1767447000 Jan 3, 2026
TES/TTW: Snow Trails (Ohioregister @ https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events1767533400 Jan 4, 2026
TES/TTW: Perfect North Slopes (Ohio)register @ https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events1768138200 Jan 11, 2026
SES: Perfect North Slopes (Ohio)register @ https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events1768051800 Jan 10, 2026
SES: Paoli Peaks (Ohioregister @ https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events1769261400 Jan 24, 2026
TES/TTW Paoli Peaks (Ohio)register @ https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events1769347800 Jan 25, 2026
SES: Mad River Mountain (Ohio)register @ https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events1769866200 Jan 31, 2026
TES/TTW: Mad River Mountainregister @ https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events1769952600 Feb 1, 2026
Skills Development Meeting1763427600 Nov 17, 2025
Central Division Women's Clinic1769266800 Jan 24, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026

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