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.