Ski patrol is the on-mountain emergency and safety team — responsible for first aid, avalanche control, mountain safety checks, and rescues. It’s a serious professional role, not a skiing perk. In Canada, patrollers typically hold OEC (Outdoor Emergency Care) first aid certification and have completed avalanche training. WSC runs ski patrol qualification programmes — speak to us about availability. It suits people who want to combine a mountain career with a genuine safety and rescue role. Think of it as the mountain’s emergency services, not a more glamorous way to ski.