The Central Division

Skills Development

Elevating Skills, Strengthening Patrols

Promote and uphold the mission, goals, and core values of the National Ski Patrol and the Central Division by providing active support to division supervisors overseeing key programs, including the Senior Program, Certified Program, Introduction to Ski Patrolling, Women’s Program, and other initiatives that strengthen skills and leadership across the organization.

In addition, plan, coordinate, and oversee the Central Division Ski Patrol Festivals, ensuring these events provide high-quality training, development, and networking opportunities for patrollers at all levels.

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Ski Patroller Festival: Building the Next Generation of Leaders

This is your hub for information about the Central Division Ski Patroller Festival—an annual gathering focused on advancing alpine skills and preparing patrollers for the next steps in their leadership journey.

The Ski Patroller Festival is more than just training; it’s a chance to bring together patrollers from across the Division to learn, practice, and be evaluated in a supportive, collaborative environment. Participants will have the opportunity to work with peers and experienced instructors while building the skills necessary to become an OET Trainer, an OET Training Evaluator (OET-TE), or part of the Division Education Staff.

This year, we are excited to host two festival events in December, located in different areas of the Division to make it easier for each Region to send more participants. Whether you’re preparing for an evaluation or simply looking to grow your alpine expertise, the Festival is designed to challenge, inspire, and equip you with the tools you need to succeed.

Kyle Jones

Central Division Skills Development Advisor

Kayleigh Miller

Assistant Skills Development Advisor

Session Descriptions of Ski Patroller Festival Sessions (formally ASDW)

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Upcoming Events

EventDescriptionDate
Women in Wilderness - Women's Program MTR 1 CourseWHAT WE'LL LEARN:Essentials for Overnight and Day HikesBuild Emergency Shelters & Fire BuildingNight NavigationExtrication & Rescue TechniquesFemale-Specific Needs in the ... see more1758326400 Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
Central Division Patroller Festival - WEST1764979200 Dec 6, 2025 - Dec 8, 2025
Central Division Certified Evaluation1772668800 Mar 5, 2026 - Mar 8, 2026
Central Division Women's Clinic1769205600 Jan 23, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026
Women's Advisor Team Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/94056418898?pwd=AcnD7Q3wCdnkqogTtTd1WA5RhFceWO.11758067200 Sep 16, 2025
Women's Advisor Team Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/93516586324?pwd=3GWpwy1HCU2RajFIji9cv6VjUeOZ1m.11761091200 Oct 21, 2025
Central Division Patroller Festival - EAST1765584000 Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
Skills Development Meeting1758585600 Sep 22, 2025
Skills Development Meeting1761004800 Oct 20, 2025
Skills Development Meeting1763427600 Nov 17, 2025
Skills Development Meeting1765846800 Dec 15, 2025
Skills Development Meeting1768870800 Jan 19, 2026
Skills Development Meeting1771290000 Feb 16, 2026

Resources

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