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.

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.
Session Descriptions of Ski Patroller Festival Sessions (formally ASDW)
Sr. OET TE Prep
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Sr. OET TE
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IT Prep
Coming Soon
IT Certification
Coming Soon
Train the Trainer
Coming Soon
CD Staff Tryouts
Coming Soon
PSIA/AASI L2 Prep
Coming Soon
PSIA/AASI L1-3 Evaluation
Coming Soon
Upcoming Events
Event | Description | Date |
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Women in Wilderness - Women's Program MTR 1 Course | WHAT WE'LL LEARN:Essentials for Overnight and Day HikesBuild Emergency Shelters & Fire BuildingNight NavigationExtrication & Rescue TechniquesFemale-Specific Needs in the ... see more | 1758326400 Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025 |
Central Division Patroller Festival - WEST | 1764979200 Dec 6, 2025 - Dec 8, 2025 | |
Central Division Certified Evaluation | 1772668800 Mar 5, 2026 - Mar 8, 2026 | |
Central Division Women's Clinic | 1769205600 Jan 23, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026 | |
Women's Advisor Team Meeting | https://zoom.us/j/94056418898?pwd=AcnD7Q3wCdnkqogTtTd1WA5RhFceWO.1 | 1758067200 Sep 16, 2025 |
Women's Advisor Team Meeting | https://zoom.us/j/93516586324?pwd=3GWpwy1HCU2RajFIji9cv6VjUeOZ1m.1 | 1761091200 Oct 21, 2025 |
Central Division Patroller Festival - EAST | 1765584000 Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025 | |
Skills Development Meeting | 1758585600 Sep 22, 2025 | |
Skills Development Meeting | 1761004800 Oct 20, 2025 | |
Skills Development Meeting | 1763427600 Nov 17, 2025 | |
Skills Development Meeting | 1765846800 Dec 15, 2025 | |
Skills Development Meeting | 1768870800 Jan 19, 2026 | |
Skills Development Meeting | 1771290000 Feb 16, 2026 |