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Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment

2026-01-07T04:28:12Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Personal Sled Hauling and Rope Rescue Kit */

== Required Equipment for Patrollers, Candidates and Guests ==

Patrollers and guests (visiting patrollers and ski-along recruits) are required to have the following personal equipment when on patrol.

Patrollers and guests should have familiarity with their equipment before taking it out on patrol, and to be able to use this equipment independently. Regardless of experience level, don't use a patrol day as a day to try out new equipment for the first time. Take reasonable precautions to keep your equipment current and in good repair; inexperience and poor gear is a liability for other users and for your fellow patrollers.

National Ski Patrol candidates may be eligible for discounts on gear through the [http://store.nsp.org| NSP store].

=== Downhill Travel ===

A typical Tahoe Backcountry patrol day includes 6-10 miles of over-snow travel, with 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss. Sturdy downhill ski equipment is required. Properly fitted climbing skins are required. Adjustable poles are required for everyone, including snowboarders.

* Recommended Bindings
** Telemark binding with "free pivot" touring mode (recommended)
** AT or Dynafit binding (recommended)
** Touring Compatible Freeride Binding (recommended)
** Splitboard with internal and external metal edges
** Telemark Binding without tour mode

Snowshoes, edge-less approach skis, and edge-less splitboards: Efficient backcountry travel requires working as a team to break trail. Snowshoers and edgeless approach ski users often have a hard time using a skin track broken by skiers and end up having to break their own trail. These devices are highly discouraged for use on patrol, but may be acceptable under specific circumstances. Get approval from the mountain manager ahead of time if using such devices.

The following equipment is not permitted on patrol:
* NNN bindings - Unable to keep up with downhill travel required by patrols.
* Skate or Classic Nordic Skis - there are no groomed trails in the backcountry, and this equipment is not efficient for breaking trail
* Alpine Trekker or similar "Free heel Adapter" - Can be uncomfortable or fail under long distance travel.

=== Pack ===
The backpack itself should be large enough to accommodate the items mentioned below and approximately one-third of the [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]] carried by patrollers. Packs must have a volume of at least 30 liters; appropriate size will depend on your size and how you accommodate cold weather. Enough capacity to carry the equipment on this list, your personal gear (lunch, water, etc.) and a few items of patrol gear. Packs between 30 and 40 liters are ideal. A [http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/ski-packs/cirque-35-BD681192_cfg.html#cgid=packs&start=1| Black Diamond Cirque 35] or [http://www.patagonia.com/product/snowdrifter-pack-30-liters/48195.html?dwvar_48195_color=GJG&cgid=luggage-technical-packs#tile-4=&start=1&sz=24| Patagonia Snowdrifter 30L] pack are good examples of the size and type of pack many patrollers use. Packs should have attachment points for carrying skis or snowboards. Airbag packs are not required, but some patrollers use them. If you do decide to use an airbag pack, ensure that you have ample capacity for patrol equipment.

=== Avalanche Safety Equipment ===
Patrollers, candidates and guests are required to have this equipment even if they lack specific training in its use. Patrol can supply loaner equipment of avalanche gear.
# Avalanche Transciever: Each member must have a transceiver by the beginning of the second year on patrol. Patrol can supply loaners.
# Avalanche Probe: 250-300cm breakdown avalanche probe. Convertible ski pole/probes are not an appropriate substitute.
# Snow Shovel: Snow shovel with a metal blade. Lexan shovels are highly discouraged.

=== Navigation and Survival Equipment ===
# Map: [[Maps]] of the area being patrolled. Included in MTR and ISP course fees, and available for purchase from TBSP.
# Compass: preferably one which automatically adjusts for declination such as the Silva Ranger Type 15CL or Suunto MC 1D Professional. An integrated clinometer is also helpful for slope angle measurements.
# Water: At least one liter of water for personal use and to assist patients or dehydrated skiers. If sharing your bottle with others is distasteful, carry two smaller bottles, or a cup.
# Food: Your lunch, power bars, etc. Emergency food for patients is found in the Stove Module. See [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules]]
# Ensolite Pad: For sitting on during breaks. Should be 3/4 length or full length.
# Headlamp
# Knife, whistle, waterproof matches/fire starter
# P-cord (length of parachute cord)
# plastic bags or WAG bag for human waste disposal

=== Clothing ===
Use jacket, bibs, poncho, etc. for layering and weatherproofing yourself. These features are recommended:
# Armpit zips for comfort and excess heat removal
# Pants permitting maximum range of leg motion
# Sufficient number of layers to permit comfort in all environmental conditions

== Required Equipment for Patrollers and Candidates ==
This section describes required equipment for Patrollers and Candidates. MTR and Avalanche course students, guests and Ski Alongs do not need to carry this equipment.

=== Individual First Aid Kit ===
Because much of the first-aid equipment we carry is contained in the Trauma Module described in [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]], the individual patroller's first aid kit is limited to the following, which should be contained in a small organized kit such as those obtainable from Outdoor Research or Adventure Medical:
* 1 CPR mask
* 1 space blanket
* 6 4in x 4in non-stick sterile dressings
* 2 4" Kling bandages
* 2 2" Kling bandages
* 2 Kotex pads
* several pair of latex examination gloves in your size
* 4 cravats
* assorted band-aids
* betadine swabs
* handi-wipes
* penlight
* 2-3 large safety pins
* several small plastic bags
* 1 zippered case for contents.

=== Survival: Tarp ===
A small tarp with grommets for keeping patients warm and dry. Included in MTR course fees. Available for purchase from NSP.
 https://www.rei.com/product/407106/space-all-weather-blanket

=== Personal Sled Hauling and Rope Rescue Kit ===

Equipment for pulling the portable sled and running the rope kit. The patrol offers this item at wholesale cost.

* 20 feet of 1" tubular webbing (red)
* 20' of 6mm accessory cord (red)
* 2 locking carabiners
* 18" 6mm prusik loop (~ 5ft)

== Required Equipment for Candidate Training and Patrol Refreshers ==

=== Splint ===
One SAM splint for OEC training. SAM splints for patient use are found in the Trauma Module (part of [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]]).

{{PatrolManual}}

Patrol Reminder

2025-02-13T16:04:22Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */

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Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the shed.

INREACH:
Remember to check in at the trailhead by sending an "IN-SERVICE" preset message on the inReach,
and an "OUT-OF-SERVICE" preset message at the end of the day.
Messages will be copied to the Mountain Manager and thisweek@tbsp.org
Instructions: https://confluence.tbsp.org/display/MAN/Garmin+inReach+Mini+Quick+Reference+Guide
Follow your track here:
https://share.garmin.com/share/tbsp
Password: 8277

AVALANCHE CHECKPOINTS:
Please visit the trailhead checkpoints in your patrol area and file a report:
https://bit.ly/tbsp-checkpoint-report
Checkpoint location map: https://caltopo.com/m/97CB3

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

TBSP PHOTO ALBUM:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PYmDewY5sgJmQDmr8

HEALTH CHECK:
No longer required. Follow current CDC guidelines for isolation and masking if you test positive for COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the uptrack!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2024-03-15T18:59:46Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */

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Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the shed.

INREACH:
Remember to check in at the trailhead by sending an "IN-SERVICE" preset message on the inReach,
and an "OUT-OF-SERVICE" preset message at the end of the day.
Messages will be copied to the Mountain Manager and thisweek@tbsp.org
Instructions: https://confluence.tbsp.org/display/MAN/Garmin+inReach+Mini+Quick+Reference+Guide
Follow your track here:
https://share.garmin.com/share/tbsp
Password: 8277

AVALANCHE CHECKPOINTS:
Please visit the trailhead checkpoints in your patrol area and file a report:
https://bit.ly/tbsp-checkpoint-report
Checkpoint location map: https://caltopo.com/m/97CB3

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

TBSP PHOTO ALBUM 2024:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PYmDewY5sgJmQDmr8

HEALTH CHECK:
No longer required. Follow current CDC guidelines for isolation and masking if you test positive for COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the uptrack!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2024-03-15T18:58:57Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the shed.

INREACH:
Remember to check in at the trailhead by sending an "IN-SERVICE" preset message on the inReach,
and an "OUT-OF-SERVICE" preset message at the end of the day.
Messages will be copied to the Mountain Manager and thisweek@tbsp.org
Instructions: https://confluence.tbsp.org/display/MAN/Garmin+inReach+Mini+Quick+Reference+Guide
Follow your track here:
https://share.garmin.com/share/tbsp
Password: 8277

AVALANCHE CHECKPOINTS:
Please visit the trailhead checkpoints in your patrol area and file a report:
https://bit.ly/tbsp-checkpoint-report

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

TBSP PHOTO ALBUM 2024:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PYmDewY5sgJmQDmr8

HEALTH CHECK:
No longer required. Follow current CDC guidelines for isolation and masking if you test positive for COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the uptrack!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2024-03-15T18:57:55Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the shed.

INREACH:
Remember to check in at the trailhead by sending an "IN-SERVICE" preset message on the inReach,
and an "OUT-OF-SERVICE" preset message at the end of the day.
Messages will be copied to the Mountain Manager and thisweek@tbsp.org
Instructions: https://confluence.tbsp.org/display/MAN/Garmin+inReach+Mini+Quick+Reference+Guide
Follow your track here:
https://share.garmin.com/share/tbsp
Password: 8277

AVALANCHE CHECKPOINTS:
Please visit the trailhead checkpoints in your patrol area and file a report:
https://bit.ly/tbsp-checkpoint-report

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

TBSP PHOTO ALBUM 2024:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PYmDewY5sgJmQDmr8

HEALTH CHECK:
No longer required. Follow current CDC guidelines for isolation and masking if you test positive for COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the uptrack!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2023-12-11T06:18:24Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
No longer required. Follow current CDC guidelines for isolation and masking if you test positive for COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the shed.

INREACH:
Remember to check in at the trailhead by sending an "IN-SERVICE" preset message on the inReach,
and an "OUT-OF-SERVICE" preset message at the end of the day.
Messages will be copied to the Mountain Manager and thisweek@tbsp.org
Instructions: https://confluence.tbsp.org/display/MAN/Garmin+inReach+Mini+Quick+Reference+Guide
Follow your track here:
https://share.garmin.com/share/tbsp
Password: 8277

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

TBSP PHOTO ALBUM 2024:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PYmDewY5sgJmQDmr8

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2023-12-11T06:17:59Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
No longer required. Follow current CDC guidelines for isolation and masking if you test positive for COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the shed.

INREACH:
Remember to check in at the trailhead by sending an "IN-SERVICE" preset message on the inReach,
and an "OUT-OF-SERVICE" preset message at the end of the day.
Messages will be copied to the Mountain Manager and thisweek@tbsp.org
Instructions: https://confluence.tbsp.org/display/MAN/Garmin+inReach+Mini+Quick+Reference+Guide
Follow your track here:
https://share.garmin.com/share/tbsp
Password: 8277

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM 2024:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PYmDewY5sgJmQDmr8

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2023-12-11T06:17:47Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
No longer required. Follow current CDC guidelines for isolation and masking if you test positive for COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the shed.

INREACH:
Remember to check in at the trailhead by sending an "IN-SERVICE" preset message on the inReach,
and an "OUT-OF-SERVICE" preset message at the end of the day. Messages will be copied to the Mountain Manager and thisweek@tbsp.org
Instructions: https://confluence.tbsp.org/display/MAN/Garmin+inReach+Mini+Quick+Reference+Guide
Follow your track here:
https://share.garmin.com/share/tbsp
Password: 8277

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM 2024:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PYmDewY5sgJmQDmr8

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2023-12-11T06:17:32Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
No longer required. Follow current CDC guidelines for isolation and masking if you test positive for COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the shed.

INREACH:
Remember to check in at the trailhead by sending an "IN-SERVICE" preset message on the inReach,
and an "OUT-OF-SERVICE" preset message at the end of the day. Messages will be copied to the Mountain Manager and thisweek@tbsp.org
Instructions: https://confluence.tbsp.org/display/MAN/Garmin+inReach+Mini+Quick+Reference+Guide
Follow your track here:
https://share.garmin.com/share/tbsp
Password: 8277

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM 2024:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PYmDewY5sgJmQDmr8

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2023-10-17T06:38:46Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
No longer required. Follow current CDC guidelines for isolation and masking if you test positive for COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the shed.

INREACH:
Remember to check in at the trailhead by sending an "IN-SERVICE" preset message on the inReach, and an "OUT-OF-SERVICE" preset message at the end of the day. Messages will be copied to the Mountain Manager and thisweek@tbsp.org
Instructions: https://confluence.tbsp.org/display/MAN/Garmin+inReach+Mini+Quick+Reference+Guide
Follow your track here:
https://share.garmin.com/share/tbsp
Password: 8277

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM 2022:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZgnQEoEYarYEqkx5A

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2023-10-17T05:22:56Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
No longer required. Follow current CDC guidelines for isolation and masking if you test positive for COVID-19.

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the shed.

INREACH:
Remember to check in at the trailhead by sending an "IN-SERVICE" preset message on the inReach, and an "OUT-OF-SERVICE" preset message at the end of the day. Messages will be copied to the Mountain Manager and thisweek@tbsp.org
Instructions: https://confluence.tbsp.org/display/MAN/Garmin+inReach+Mini+Quick+Reference+Guide
Follow your track here:
https://share.garmin.com/share/tbsp
Password: 8277

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM 2022:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZgnQEoEYarYEqkx5A

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2023-10-17T05:22:38Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
No longer rerquired. Follow CDC guidelines for isolation and masking if you test positive for COVID-19.

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the shed.

INREACH:
Remember to check in at the trailhead by sending an "IN-SERVICE" preset message on the inReach, and an "OUT-OF-SERVICE" preset message at the end of the day. Messages will be copied to the Mountain Manager and thisweek@tbsp.org
Instructions: https://confluence.tbsp.org/display/MAN/Garmin+inReach+Mini+Quick+Reference+Guide
Follow your track here:
https://share.garmin.com/share/tbsp
Password: 8277

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM 2022:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZgnQEoEYarYEqkx5A

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2022-01-05T11:05:28Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
Each day you plan to participate in TBSP activities, on the day of and BEFORE starting the activity, you are required to complete the following self-assessment to help determine your risk of exposure to COVID-19.
https://bit.ly/tbsp-health-check
The health check must be completed each day before the TBSP activity.

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the shed.

INREACH:
Remember to check in at the trailhead by sending an "IN-SERVICE" preset message on the inReach, and an "OUT-OF-SERVICE" preset message at the end of the day. Messages will be copied to the Mountain Manager and thisweek@tbsp.org
Instructions: https://confluence.tbsp.org/display/MAN/Garmin+inReach+Mini+Quick+Reference+Guide
Follow your track here:
https://share.garmin.com/share/tbsp
Password: 8277

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM 2022:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZgnQEoEYarYEqkx5A

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2022-01-03T16:10:27Z

ChrisHaagen:

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
Each day you plan to participate in TBSP activities, on the day of and BEFORE starting the activity, you are required to complete the following self-assessment to help determine your risk of exposure to COVID-19.
https://bit.ly/tbsp-health-check
The health check must be completed each day before the TBSP activity.

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the shed.

INREACH:
Remember to check in at the trailhead by sending an "IN-SERVICE" preset message on the inReach, and an "OUT-OF-SERVICE" message at the end of the day.
Instructions: https://confluence.tbsp.org/display/MAN/Garmin+inReach+Mini+Quick+Reference+Guide
Follow your track here:
https://share.garmin.com/share/tbsp
Password: 8277

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM 2022:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZgnQEoEYarYEqkx5A

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2022-01-02T22:01:06Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
Each day you plan to participate in TBSP activities, on the day of and BEFORE starting the activity, you are required to complete the following self-assessment to help determine your risk of exposure to COVID-19.
https://bit.ly/tbsp-health-check
The health check must be completed each day before the TBSP activity.

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the shed.

INREACH:
Remember to check in at the trailhead by sending an "IN-SERVICE" preset message on the inReach, and an "OUT-OF-SERVICE" message at the end of the day.
Follow your track here:
https://share.garmin.com/share/tbsp
Password: 8277

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM 2022:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZgnQEoEYarYEqkx5A

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2022-01-02T21:58:55Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */ Added inReach instructions.

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
Each day you plan to participate in TBSP activities, on the day of and BEFORE starting the activity, you are required to complete the following self-assessment to help determine your risk of exposure to COVID-19.
https://bit.ly/tbsp-health-check
The health check must be completed each day before the TBSP activity.

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the shed.

INREACH:
Remember to check in at the trailhead by sending an "IN-SERVICE" preset message on the inReach, and an "OUT-OF-SERVICE" message at the end of the day.
Follow your track here:
https://share.garmin.com/share/tbsp
Password: 8277

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wjzEkcPkov6d5L5P9

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment

2021-03-12T18:49:54Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Required Equipment for Patrollers and Candidates */

== Required Equipment for Patrollers, Candidates and Guests ==

Patrollers and guests (visiting patrollers and ski-along recruits) are required to have the following personal equipment when on patrol.

Patrollers and guests should have familiarity with their equipment before taking it out on patrol, and to be able to use this equipment independently. Regardless of experience level, don't use a patrol day as a day to try out new equipment for the first time. Take reasonable precautions to keep your equipment current and in good repair; inexperience and poor gear is a liability for other users and for your fellow patrollers.

National Ski Patrol candidates may be eligible for discounts on gear through the [http://store.nsp.org| NSP store].

=== Downhill Travel ===

A typical Tahoe Backcountry patrol day includes 6-10 miles of over-snow travel, with 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss. Sturdy downhill ski equipment is required. Properly fitted climbing skins are required. Adjustable poles are required for everyone, including snowboarders.

* Recommended Bindings
** Telemark binding with "free pivot" touring mode (recommended)
** AT or Dynafit binding (recommended)
** Touring Compatible Freeride Binding (recommended)
** Splitboard with internal and external metal edges
** Telemark Binding without tour mode

Snowshoes, edge-less approach skis, and edge-less splitboards: Efficient backcountry travel requires working as a team to break trail. Snowshoers and edgeless approach ski users often have a hard time using a skin track broken by skiers and end up having to break their own trail. These devices are highly discouraged for use on patrol, but may be acceptable under specific circumstances. Get approval from the mountain manager ahead of time if using such devices.

The following equipment is not permitted on patrol:
* NNN bindings - Unable to keep up with downhill travel required by patrols.
* Skate or Classic Nordic Skis - there are no groomed trails in the backcountry, and this equipment is not efficient for breaking trail
* Alpine Trekker or similar "Free heel Adapter" - Can be uncomfortable or fail under long distance travel.

=== Pack ===
The backpack itself should be large enough to accommodate the items mentioned below and approximately one-third of the [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]] carried by patrollers. Packs must have a volume of at least 30 liters; appropriate size will depend on your size and how you accommodate cold weather. Enough capacity to carry the equipment on this list, your personal gear (lunch, water, etc.) and a few items of patrol gear. Packs between 30 and 40 liters are ideal. A [http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/ski-packs/cirque-35-BD681192_cfg.html#cgid=packs&start=1| Black Diamond Cirque 35] or [http://www.patagonia.com/product/snowdrifter-pack-30-liters/48195.html?dwvar_48195_color=GJG&cgid=luggage-technical-packs#tile-4=&start=1&sz=24| Patagonia Snowdrifter 30L] pack are good examples of the size and type of pack many patrollers use. Packs should have attachment points for carrying skis or snowboards. Airbag packs are not required, but some patrollers use them. If you do decide to use an airbag pack, ensure that you have ample capacity for patrol equipment.

=== Avalanche Safety Equipment ===
Patrollers, candidates and guests are required to have this equipment even if they lack specific training in its use. Patrol can supply loaner equipment of avalanche gear.
# Avalanche Transciever: Each member must have a transceiver by the beginning of the second year on patrol. Patrol can supply loaners.
# Avalanche Probe: 250-300cm breakdown avalanche probe. Convertible ski pole/probes are not an appropriate substitute.
# Snow Shovel: Snow shovel with a metal blade. Lexan shovels are highly discouraged.

=== Navigation and Survival Equipment ===
# Map: [[Maps]] of the area being patrolled. Included in MTR and ISP course fees, and available for purchase from TBSP.
# Compass: preferably one which automatically adjusts for declination such as the Silva Ranger Type 15CL or Suunto MC 1D Professional. An integrated clinometer is also helpful for slope angle measurements.
# Water: At least one liter of water for personal use and to assist patients or dehydrated skiers. If sharing your bottle with others is distasteful, carry two smaller bottles, or a cup.
# Food: Your lunch, power bars, etc. Emergency food for patients is found in the Stove Module. See [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules]]
# Ensolite Pad: For sitting on during breaks. Should be 3/4 length or full length.
# Headlamp
# Knife, whistle, waterproof matches/fire starter
# P-cord (length of parachute cord)
# plastic bags or WAG bag for human waste disposal

=== Clothing ===
Use jacket, bibs, poncho, etc. for layering and weatherproofing yourself. These features are recommended:
# Armpit zips for comfort and excess heat removal
# Pants permitting maximum range of leg motion
# Sufficient number of layers to permit comfort in all environmental conditions

== Required Equipment for Patrollers and Candidates ==
This section describes required equipment for Patrollers and Candidates. MTR and Avalanche course students, guests and Ski Alongs do not need to carry this equipment.

=== Individual First Aid Kit ===
Because much of the first-aid equipment we carry is contained in the Trauma Module described in [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]], the individual patroller's first aid kit is limited to the following, which should be contained in a small organized kit such as those obtainable from Outdoor Research or Adventure Medical:
* 1 CPR mask
* 1 space blanket
* 6 4in x 4in non-stick sterile dressings
* 2 4" Kling bandages
* 2 2" Kling bandages
* 2 Kotex pads
* several pair of latex examination gloves in your size
* 4 cravats
* assorted band-aids
* betadine swabs
* handi-wipes
* penlight
* 2-3 large safety pins
* several small plastic bags
* 1 zippered case for contents.

=== Survival: Tarp ===
A small tarp with grommets for keeping patients warm and dry. Included in MTR course fees. Available for purchase from NSP.
 https://www.rei.com/product/407106/space-all-weather-blanket

=== Personal Sled Hauling and Rope Rescue Kit ===

Equipment for pulling the portable sled and running the rope kit. The patrol offers this item at wholesale cost.

* 20feet of 1" tubular webbing
* 20' of 6mm accessory cord
* 2 locking carabiners
* 18" Prusik loop (6mm acc. cord)
* small stuff sack for above items

== Required Equipment for Candidate Training and Patrol Refreshers ==

=== Splint ===
One SAM splint for OEC training. SAM splints for patient use are found in the Trauma Module (part of [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]]).

{{PatrolManual}}

Patrol Reminder

2021-03-07T03:51:33Z

ChrisHaagen:

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
Each day you plan to participate in TBSP activities, on the day of and BEFORE starting the activity, you are required to complete the following self-assessment to help determine your risk of exposure to COVID-19.
https://bit.ly/tbsp-health-check
The health check must be completed each day before the TBSP activity.

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the new shed.

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wjzEkcPkov6d5L5P9

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2021-03-07T03:51:11Z

ChrisHaagen:

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
Each day you plan to participate in TBSP activities, on the day of and BEFORE starting the activity, you are required to complete the following self-assessment to help determine your risk of exposure to COVID-19. https://bit.ly/tbsp-health-check
The health check must be completed each day before the TBSP activity.

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the new shed.

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wjzEkcPkov6d5L5P9

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2021-03-06T15:21:21Z

ChrisHaagen:

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
Participants are required to complete a health check using the following form before attending any TBSP activity:
https://bit.ly/tbsp-health-check
The health check must be completed each day before the TBSP activity.

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the new shed.

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wjzEkcPkov6d5L5P9

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2021-02-04T04:06:13Z

ChrisHaagen:

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
Participants are required to complete a health check using the following form before attending any TBSP activity:
https://forms.gle/7qoi8MkGmzn7CgNA7
The health check must be completed each day before the TBSP activity.

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the new shed.

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wjzEkcPkov6d5L5P9

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2021-01-25T04:56:59Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

'''DUE TO CURRENT CALIFORNIA REGIONAL STAY-AT-HOME ORDER, PATROLLERS SHOULD NOT TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THEIR COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN TBSP ACTIVITIES. IF YOU DO NOT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN NEVADA COUNTY, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO PATROL. REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE PATROL SCHEDULE AND NOTIFY THE MOUNTAIN MANAGER.'''

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
Participants are required to complete a health check using the following form before attending any TBSP activity:
https://forms.gle/7qoi8MkGmzn7CgNA7
The health check must be completed each day before the TBSP activity.

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the new shed.

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wjzEkcPkov6d5L5P9

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2020-12-11T19:11:56Z

ChrisHaagen:

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

'''DUE TO CURRENT CALIFORNIA REGIONAL STAY-AT-HOME ORDER, PATROLLERS SHOULD NOT TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THEIR COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN TBSP ACTIVITIES. IF YOU DO NOT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN NEVADA COUNTY, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO PATROL. REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE PATROL SCHEDULE AND NOTIFY THE MOUNTAIN MANAGER.'''

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
Participants are required to complete a health check before attending any TBSP activity:
https://forms.gle/7qoi8MkGmzn7CgNA7

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the new shed.

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wjzEkcPkov6d5L5P9

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2020-12-11T19:11:03Z

ChrisHaagen:

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

'''DUE TO CURRENT CALIFORNIA REGIONAL STAY-AT-HOME ORDER, PATROLLERS SHOULD NOT TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THEIR COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN TBSP ACTIVITIES. IF YOU DO NOT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN NEVADA COUNTY, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO PATROL. REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE PATROL SCHEDULE AND NOTIFY THE MOUNTAIN MANAGER.'''

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
Participants are required to complete a health check before attending any TBSP activity:
https://forms.gle/7qoi8MkGmzn7CgNA7

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the new shed.

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wjzEkcPkov6d5L5P9

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2020-12-11T19:10:50Z

ChrisHaagen:

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

'''DUE TO CURRENT CALIFORNIA REGIONAL STAY-AT-HOME ORDER, PATROLLERS SHOULD NOT TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THEIR COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN TBSP ACTIVITIES. IF YOU DO NOT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN NEVADA COUNTY, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO PATROL. REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE PATROL SCHEDULE AND NOTIFY THE MOUNTAIN MANAGER.'''

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==
HEALTH CHECK:
Participants are required to complete a health check before attending any TBSP activity:
https://forms.gle/7qoi8MkGmzn7CgNA7

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the new shed.

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wjzEkcPkov6d5L5P9

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Appendix S: Patrol Recruiting

2020-02-27T09:11:34Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Ski-Along Procedure */

== Patrol Recruiting ==

Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol is in search of eager candidates interested in join the patrol.

=== Ski Along With Us ===

[[Image:Markrip.jpg|thumb|right|300px|TBSP Patroller rips the powder on the East slope of Castle.]] The best way to get to know Tahoe Backcountry? Ski Along with us! TBSP invites members of the public interested in joining the patrol to come for a "Ski-Along" day during any regular patrol day.

Ski Along requests are subject to the discretion of the Mountain Manager. We are able to provide Ski Alongs to prospective patrol candidates on most days when we patrol, but request at least 5 days advance notice.

=== How to arrange for a Ski Along ===

Ski Alongs should be requested by filling out the form at [http://www.tbsp.org/skialong www.tbsp.org/skialong]. Ski Alongs must be requested at least 5 days in advance.

* Guests are required to sign a liability waiver prior to patrolling with TBSP [http://farwest.org/DocumentLibrary/NSP-FWDEventLiabilityReleaseForm071008.pdf NSP Event Release Form] from the [http://farwest.org/?page=DocumentLibrary/index.htm NSP Document Library]. Blank copies are also found in the patrol shed. File these in the Patrol Reports binder.
* The guest must supply their full name, mailing address and phone number to the Mountain Manager.
* '''By Friday morning''': The Recruiting Officer or Mountain Manager must forward the guest's full name and mailing address to TBSP Operations (operations@tbsp.org).
* No more than two guests may visit with TBSP on any Ski-Along day.
* NSP members are encouraged to come out for a ski-along

=== Ski-Along Procedure ===
* Guests will patrol with a regular patrol team (not training, instruction, or “Challenging Terrain”).
* A guest may not bring or invite any other person (or dog) on patrol with TBSP, the only exception being for avalanche rescue dogs which are owned and have been trained by the guest.
* On the assigned patrol day, a guest shall meet TBSP at the Patrol Shed at 8:30 AM.
* A guest shall be expected to ski the same distance, duration, and terrain as the TBSP team, which may on occasion exceed six miles, 2000 feet of climbing, and 2000 feet of descent, with up to black-diamond difficulty, and any snow conditions, for a full day. It is the responsibility of the guest to be familiar with, and prepared for, such an effort.
* A guest will be accompanied by a radio-carrying TBSP patroller (to be assigned by the Team Leader) at all times while on patrol.
* Guests are not allowed to provide medical assistance, regardless of guest experience. TBSP patrollers shall take leadership of all incidents.
* Time (typically 30 – 60 minutes) will be provided as a lunch break.
* Return to the equipment shed typically occurs by shortly after sunset, but this is not guaranteed.
* Upon return to the TBSP Patrol Shed, all loaned equipment must be returned to TBSP in as good a condition as it was loaned out. Equipment to be returned may include avalanche transceivers, probe poles, ensolite foam pads, shovels, and SNO-PARK permits. Report any lost or damaged equipment immediately to the Patrol Leader.
* TBSP’s patrolling season is roughly mid-December to mid-April, weekends only.

=== Required Personal Equipment ===

Accompanying a backcountry ski patrol will require 6-10 miles of cross country and 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss, and your equipment should be capable of doing this. We recommend sturdy downhill skis with AT or telemark bindings, or a split board. We regret that we cannot accomodate NNN or "cross country" skis on patrol.

Please consult the Patrol Manual for a complete listing of required equipment, including required avalanche equipment, that you will be expected to bring: [[Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment]].

== Candidate Training ==

New members of TBSP pass through a candidate program before becoming members of the patrol. As part of this process, you will be certified in:
* Outdoor Emergency Care
* NSP Introduction to Ski Patrol
* NSP Avalanche Level 1 (or equivalent)
* NSP Mountain Travel and Rescue Level 1

This training program can be completed in either one or two seasons:
* Candidates who complete the NSP Outdoor Emergency Care certification (medical course) before beginning the candidate program may take all three courses in a single season.
* Candidates who have not completed the NSP OEC certification before beginning the candidate program may take the Avalanche and Mountaineering courses in their first season, in addition to participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will be allowed into the Intro to Ski Patrol course in their second season, after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* It is also occasionally possible for qualified candidates to join the training program after the season has begun. These midseason candidates may take the Avalanche course in their first season, as well as participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will finish the training in their second season after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* We also welcome patrollers transferring to our patrol. Transfer patrollers with appropriate NSP certification can be waived out of the MTR and Avalanche courses but are expected to participate in the ISP course during their candidate season.

Current certification in two-rescuer CPR (Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent) is a prerequisite for all candidates.
{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix S: Patrol Recruiting

2020-02-27T09:10:54Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Ski Along With Us */

== Patrol Recruiting ==

Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol is in search of eager candidates interested in join the patrol.

=== Ski Along With Us ===

[[Image:Markrip.jpg|thumb|right|300px|TBSP Patroller rips the powder on the East slope of Castle.]] The best way to get to know Tahoe Backcountry? Ski Along with us! TBSP invites members of the public interested in joining the patrol to come for a "Ski-Along" day during any regular patrol day.

Ski Along requests are subject to the discretion of the Mountain Manager. We are able to provide Ski Alongs to prospective patrol candidates on most days when we patrol, but request at least 5 days advance notice.

=== How to arrange for a Ski Along ===

Ski Alongs should be requested by filling out the form at [http://www.tbsp.org/skialong www.tbsp.org/skialong]. Ski Alongs must be requested at least 5 days in advance.

* Guests are required to sign a liability waiver prior to patrolling with TBSP [http://farwest.org/DocumentLibrary/NSP-FWDEventLiabilityReleaseForm071008.pdf NSP Event Release Form] from the [http://farwest.org/?page=DocumentLibrary/index.htm NSP Document Library]. Blank copies are also found in the patrol shed. File these in the Patrol Reports binder.
* The guest must supply their full name, mailing address and phone number to the Mountain Manager.
* '''By Friday morning''': The Recruiting Officer or Mountain Manager must forward the guest's full name and mailing address to TBSP Operations (operations@tbsp.org).
* No more than two guests may visit with TBSP on any Ski-Along day.
* NSP members are encouraged to come out for a ski-along

=== Ski-Along Procedure ===
* Guests will patrol with a regular patrol team (not training, instruction, or “Challenging Terrain”).
* A guest may not bring or invite any other person (or dog) on patrol with TBSP, the only exception being for avalanche rescue dogs which are owned and have been trained by the guest.
* On the assigned patrol day, a guest shall meet TBSP at the Equipment Shed at 8:30 AM.
* A guest shall be expected to ski the same distance, duration, and terrain as the TBSP team, which may on occasion exceed six miles, 2000 feet of climbing, and 2000 feet of descent, with up to black-diamond difficulty, and any snow conditions, for a full day. It is the responsibility of the guest to be familiar with, and prepared for, such an effort.
* A guest will be accompanied by a radio-carrying TBSP patroller (to be assigned by the Team Leader) at all times while on patrol.
* Guests are not allowed to provide medical assistance, regardless of guest experience. TBSP patrollers shall take leadership of all incidents.
* Time (typically 30 – 60 minutes) will be provided as a lunch break.
* Return to the equipment shed typically occurs by shortly after sunset, but this is not guaranteed.
* Upon return to the TBSP Patrol Operations Center, all loaned equipment must be returned to TBSP in as good a condition as it was loaned out. Equipment to be returned may include avalanche transceivers, probe poles, ensolite foam pads, shovels, and SNO-PARK permits. Report any lost or damaged equipment immediately to the Patrol Leader.
* TBSP’s patrolling season is roughly mid-December to mid-April, weekends only.

=== Required Personal Equipment ===

Accompanying a backcountry ski patrol will require 6-10 miles of cross country and 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss, and your equipment should be capable of doing this. We recommend sturdy downhill skis with AT or telemark bindings, or a split board. We regret that we cannot accomodate NNN or "cross country" skis on patrol.

Please consult the Patrol Manual for a complete listing of required equipment, including required avalanche equipment, that you will be expected to bring: [[Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment]].

== Candidate Training ==

New members of TBSP pass through a candidate program before becoming members of the patrol. As part of this process, you will be certified in:
* Outdoor Emergency Care
* NSP Introduction to Ski Patrol
* NSP Avalanche Level 1 (or equivalent)
* NSP Mountain Travel and Rescue Level 1

This training program can be completed in either one or two seasons:
* Candidates who complete the NSP Outdoor Emergency Care certification (medical course) before beginning the candidate program may take all three courses in a single season.
* Candidates who have not completed the NSP OEC certification before beginning the candidate program may take the Avalanche and Mountaineering courses in their first season, in addition to participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will be allowed into the Intro to Ski Patrol course in their second season, after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* It is also occasionally possible for qualified candidates to join the training program after the season has begun. These midseason candidates may take the Avalanche course in their first season, as well as participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will finish the training in their second season after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* We also welcome patrollers transferring to our patrol. Transfer patrollers with appropriate NSP certification can be waived out of the MTR and Avalanche courses but are expected to participate in the ISP course during their candidate season.

Current certification in two-rescuer CPR (Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent) is a prerequisite for all candidates.
{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix D: Patroller Roles

2020-02-21T21:04:03Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patrol Day */

== Mountain Manager Responsibilities ==

* Make sure that the patrol weekend proceeds safely, effectively and as planned.
* Sign off on the completeness and accuracy of Patrol Reports

=== Prior to the Weekend ===

* Decide how many patrols for each day of the upcoming weekend. Plan for equipment usage.
** Minimum patrol is 1 full patroller and 1 candidate who has completed OEC.
** Arrange with your PLs what [[In-Service Training]] will be performed by each patrol.
* Solicit volunteers for Patrol Leader (PL) positions for each day.
** Arrange with PLs to meet at equipment shed at 8:00 am on the patrol to prepare patrol gear.
** Assign remaining people to their PLs and inform PLs and patrollers.
* [[SkiAlong|Plan for any ski alongs.]] (Max 2/day, must go to CP)
* Keep your RADIO ON and CELL PHONE CHARGED.

=== Day of Patrol ===

* '''7:30 am''': Check [[Current conditions|road conditions, weather and avalanche forecasts]]. Modify plan for patrolling as appropriate.
* '''8:00 am''': Meet PLs at equipment shed. Prepare patrolling gear and use Patrol Report to log gear out.
** Make sure each patrol has the appropriate forms/maps for their National Forest.
** MM may make recommendations, but PLs have final say over route selection and equipment usage.
* '''8:30 am''': Meet remaining patrollers at the patrol shed. Wait at least 15 minutes (more if conditions warrant) for stragglers. Modify patrol assignments if necessary for balance.
** Decide on time to rendezvous at the equipment shed - generally 4:30 p.m. (early season) to 5:30 p.m. (late season). Remember, most incidents occur late in the day.

;Meeting at the Trailhead: Meeting at the trailhead is always an option, however because patrol assignments and planning are based on who shows up at the patrol shed. The decision to allow meeting at a specified trailhead is at the sole discretion of the Mountain Manager and must be approved in advance.

; Patrol Cancellation: Cancellation of the patrol is always up to the discretion of the mountain manager. If canceling, contact scheduled patrollers and leave message on Chalet answering machine. Patrols can be cancelled because of torrential rain or road closures; patrols should not be cancelled because of heavy snow or high avalanche danger. ''If members of the public are out there, we should be too.''

* Carry a radio, even if not on patrol, and a spare battery.

==== End of Day ====

* PLs and MM should prepare gear for the next patrol day, including recharging used batteries and drying wet items.
* Repair equipment or notify Operations Officer mailto:operations@tbsp.org of repair needed by listing it on the Patrol Report.
* Retrieve Patrol Report and any other forms (such as Incident Reports) from PLs. Have PLs rewrite inaccurate, incomplete, or illegible forms. Forms should be suitable for faxing and completed in blue or black ink.
* Ensure TBSP shed is closed and locked.

=== End of the Weekend ===
* Notify Patrol Director via telephone of any incidents. Write down and email details to mailto:operations@tbsp.org as soon as possible – within the week.
* File your Mountain Manager Report online at http://beacon.tbsp.org/managers/ within 3 days. Patrollers will not get credit for days patrolled until this report is filed.

Thanks for being a Mountain Manager!

== Patrol Leader ==

'' Make sure that the patrol day proceeds safely, effectively, as planned, and the events and attendance are documented. ''
=== Prior to your Patrol ===
* Meet with the Mountain Manager at Equipment Shed at 8:00 am of the patrol day to prepare patrolling gear.
* Contact patrol members and verify expected attendance, and inform where and when to meet (normally 8:30 a.m. at the Equipment Shed). This must be done by MM or PL; if the PL refuses, then the MM should find another PL.

=== Patrol Day ===
* 8:00 am: meet MM at the equipment shed. Prepare patrolling gear.
** Begin filling out the Patrol Report with radio call signs and proposed tour location.
** Take a Car Cache.
** Agree with MM on time to rendezvous at equipment shed.
* 8:30 am: meet with patrollers and distribute gear and discuss the day's agenda.
** Proceed to trailhead and call into NF dispatch.
** Know the capabilities of your patrol members.
* Perform beacon check.
* Proceed with the patrol, making decisions as to route, equipment usage, and patrol split-up, training, and incidents as necessary.
* Fill out Patrol Report as day proceeds, recording as necessary: survey results, snowmobile activity in closed areas, avalanche activity above what is forecast, incidents, etc.
* Remember to include time for activities or training.
* Return to trailhead.
* Retrieve gear from patrol members and note any gear needing drying. For gear needing repair, make a note on the Patrol Report, then tag the item and set it aside at the shed. Do not return defective or incomplete items to bins for another patroller to deal with.
* Meet MM at equipment shed at agreed-upon time.
* Contact MM if you are going to be substantially late.
* Help MM to prepare gear for next patrol day; including recharging used batteries and drying wet items.
* Give all completed forms to MM. Replenish your forms module with blanks.

== Every Patroller ==

'' Do your best to patrol safely, effectively, and on the days you have signed up for. ''
=== Any Time ===
* Find a substitute patroller if you will be absent from an official patrol day and update the [http://beacon.tbsp.org/events online schedule]. You must find a substitute with the same patroller status as you. Do this as soon as possible, not at the last minute! Please don't expect the MM or Operations Officer to find a replacement for you.
* Schedule a patrol day to make up for any official sign-up day you missed. Exceptions will be entirely at the discretion of Operations Officer, but might include lack of snow (early in the season), or extended highway closure due to extreme weather. Exceptions will NOT include rain, personal reasons or a few snowflakes. Attendance will be monitored and you will be notified if you don't fulfill your required number of patrol days.
=== Prior to Patrol Weekend ===
* Contact MM with any questions or to volunteer for Patrol Leader responsibilities
* Prepare [[Personal Equipment]] as per manual (such as replacing old batteries, making sure you have the right maps, restocking first aid supplies, etc.). Carry a charged cell phone.
* Arrange transportation and car-pools for the weekend, and where to meet if other than the Shed. Keep in mind that patrol assignments may change at the last minute for a variety of reasons.
=== Patrol Day ===
* Verify road conditions for safety.
* Bring all your [[Personal Equipment|mandatory gear]], as well as TBSP phone list and charged cell phone if you have one.
* Arrive at the equipment shed (or other meeting spot designated by MM) by 8:30 am (call shed if you’re going to be late.). Wait, if necessary, for the MM and PLs to arrive. Proceed with assigned patrol to patrolling location.
* Inform PL of anything that may compromise your effectiveness while patrolling, such as physical limitations.
* Receive assigned equipment from PL, and carry in your pack. Participate in avalanche transceiver check.
* Patrol with patrol as directed by PL. Do not leave patrol except as permitted by PL, and never go solo or without a radio. Causing a search for a missing patroller is unacceptable.
* Be prepared to participate in any training scenarios or actual incidents as requested by the PL.
* Help with any surveys and make contact with the public.
* Remember to have fun!
* Return assigned equipment to the PL at the end of the patrol day at shed or trailhead, and notify the PL if any equipment needs to be dried, repaired or has been opened.

{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix D: Patroller Roles

2020-02-21T21:02:21Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Day of Patrol */

== Mountain Manager Responsibilities ==

* Make sure that the patrol weekend proceeds safely, effectively and as planned.
* Sign off on the completeness and accuracy of Patrol Reports

=== Prior to the Weekend ===

* Decide how many patrols for each day of the upcoming weekend. Plan for equipment usage.
** Minimum patrol is 1 full patroller and 1 candidate who has completed OEC.
** Arrange with your PLs what [[In-Service Training]] will be performed by each patrol.
* Solicit volunteers for Patrol Leader (PL) positions for each day.
** Arrange with PLs to meet at equipment shed at 8:00 am on the patrol to prepare patrol gear.
** Assign remaining people to their PLs and inform PLs and patrollers.
* [[SkiAlong|Plan for any ski alongs.]] (Max 2/day, must go to CP)
* Keep your RADIO ON and CELL PHONE CHARGED.

=== Day of Patrol ===

* '''7:30 am''': Check [[Current conditions|road conditions, weather and avalanche forecasts]]. Modify plan for patrolling as appropriate.
* '''8:00 am''': Meet PLs at equipment shed. Prepare patrolling gear and use Patrol Report to log gear out.
** Make sure each patrol has the appropriate forms/maps for their National Forest.
** MM may make recommendations, but PLs have final say over route selection and equipment usage.
* '''8:30 am''': Meet remaining patrollers at the patrol shed. Wait at least 15 minutes (more if conditions warrant) for stragglers. Modify patrol assignments if necessary for balance.
** Decide on time to rendezvous at the equipment shed - generally 4:30 p.m. (early season) to 5:30 p.m. (late season). Remember, most incidents occur late in the day.

;Meeting at the Trailhead: Meeting at the trailhead is always an option, however because patrol assignments and planning are based on who shows up at the patrol shed. The decision to allow meeting at a specified trailhead is at the sole discretion of the Mountain Manager and must be approved in advance.

; Patrol Cancellation: Cancellation of the patrol is always up to the discretion of the mountain manager. If canceling, contact scheduled patrollers and leave message on Chalet answering machine. Patrols can be cancelled because of torrential rain or road closures; patrols should not be cancelled because of heavy snow or high avalanche danger. ''If members of the public are out there, we should be too.''

* Carry a radio, even if not on patrol, and a spare battery.

==== End of Day ====

* PLs and MM should prepare gear for the next patrol day, including recharging used batteries and drying wet items.
* Repair equipment or notify Operations Officer mailto:operations@tbsp.org of repair needed by listing it on the Patrol Report.
* Retrieve Patrol Report and any other forms (such as Incident Reports) from PLs. Have PLs rewrite inaccurate, incomplete, or illegible forms. Forms should be suitable for faxing and completed in blue or black ink.
* Ensure TBSP shed is closed and locked.

=== End of the Weekend ===
* Notify Patrol Director via telephone of any incidents. Write down and email details to mailto:operations@tbsp.org as soon as possible – within the week.
* File your Mountain Manager Report online at http://beacon.tbsp.org/managers/ within 3 days. Patrollers will not get credit for days patrolled until this report is filed.

Thanks for being a Mountain Manager!

== Patrol Leader ==

'' Make sure that the patrol day proceeds safely, effectively, as planned, and the events and attendance are documented. ''
=== Prior to your Patrol ===
* Meet with the Mountain Manager at Equipment Shed at 8:00 am of the patrol day to prepare patrolling gear.
* Contact patrol members and verify expected attendance, and inform where and when to meet (normally 8:30 a.m. at the Equipment Shed). This must be done by MM or PL; if the PL refuses, then the MM should find another PL.

=== Patrol Day ===
* 8:00 am: meet MM at the equipment shed. Prepare patrolling gear.
** Begin filling out the Patrol Report with radio call signs and proposed tour location.
** If patrolling at a non-cache location, be sure to take the Car Cache.
** Carry the appropriate PL Forms Module: blue for the Toiyabe Forest/Mount Rose area or clear for the Tahoe Forest: Castle Peak or Pole Cr areas.
** Agree with MM on time to rendezvous at equipment shed.
* 8:30 am: meet with patrollers and distribute gear and discuss the day's agenda.
** Proceed to trailhead and call into NF dispatch.
** Know the capabilities of your patrol members.
* Perform beacon check.
* Proceed with the patrol, making decisions as to route, equipment usage, and patrol split-up, training, and incidents as necessary.
* Fill out Patrol Report as day proceeds, recording as necessary: survey results, snowmobile activity in closed areas, avalanche activity above what is forecast, incidents, etc.
* Remember to include time for activities or training.
* Return to trailhead, and then check out with NF dispatch. If you can't contact them by radio you must check out by phone ASAP so they don't send out a search party for you.
* Retrieve gear from patrol members and note any gear needing drying. For gear needing repair, make a note on the Patrol Report, then tag the item and set it aside at the shed. Do not return defective or incomplete items to bins for another patroller to deal with.
* Meet MM at equipment shed at agreed-upon time.
* Contact MM if you are going to be substantially late.
* Help MM to prepare gear for next patrol day; including recharging used batteries and drying wet items.
* Give all completed forms to MM. Replenish your forms module with blanks.

== Every Patroller ==

'' Do your best to patrol safely, effectively, and on the days you have signed up for. ''
=== Any Time ===
* Find a substitute patroller if you will be absent from an official patrol day and update the [http://beacon.tbsp.org/events online schedule]. You must find a substitute with the same patroller status as you. Do this as soon as possible, not at the last minute! Please don't expect the MM or Operations Officer to find a replacement for you.
* Schedule a patrol day to make up for any official sign-up day you missed. Exceptions will be entirely at the discretion of Operations Officer, but might include lack of snow (early in the season), or extended highway closure due to extreme weather. Exceptions will NOT include rain, personal reasons or a few snowflakes. Attendance will be monitored and you will be notified if you don't fulfill your required number of patrol days.
=== Prior to Patrol Weekend ===
* Contact MM with any questions or to volunteer for Patrol Leader responsibilities
* Prepare [[Personal Equipment]] as per manual (such as replacing old batteries, making sure you have the right maps, restocking first aid supplies, etc.). Carry a charged cell phone.
* Arrange transportation and car-pools for the weekend, and where to meet if other than the Shed. Keep in mind that patrol assignments may change at the last minute for a variety of reasons.
=== Patrol Day ===
* Verify road conditions for safety.
* Bring all your [[Personal Equipment|mandatory gear]], as well as TBSP phone list and charged cell phone if you have one.
* Arrive at the equipment shed (or other meeting spot designated by MM) by 8:30 am (call shed if you’re going to be late.). Wait, if necessary, for the MM and PLs to arrive. Proceed with assigned patrol to patrolling location.
* Inform PL of anything that may compromise your effectiveness while patrolling, such as physical limitations.
* Receive assigned equipment from PL, and carry in your pack. Participate in avalanche transceiver check.
* Patrol with patrol as directed by PL. Do not leave patrol except as permitted by PL, and never go solo or without a radio. Causing a search for a missing patroller is unacceptable.
* Be prepared to participate in any training scenarios or actual incidents as requested by the PL.
* Help with any surveys and make contact with the public.
* Remember to have fun!
* Return assigned equipment to the PL at the end of the patrol day at shed or trailhead, and notify the PL if any equipment needs to be dried, repaired or has been opened.

{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix D: Patroller Roles

2020-02-21T20:59:07Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Mountain Manager Responsibilities */

== Mountain Manager Responsibilities ==

* Make sure that the patrol weekend proceeds safely, effectively and as planned.
* Sign off on the completeness and accuracy of Patrol Reports

=== Prior to the Weekend ===

* Decide how many patrols for each day of the upcoming weekend. Plan for equipment usage.
** Minimum patrol is 1 full patroller and 1 candidate who has completed OEC.
** Arrange with your PLs what [[In-Service Training]] will be performed by each patrol.
* Solicit volunteers for Patrol Leader (PL) positions for each day.
** Arrange with PLs to meet at equipment shed at 8:00 am on the patrol to prepare patrol gear.
** Assign remaining people to their PLs and inform PLs and patrollers.
* [[SkiAlong|Plan for any ski alongs.]] (Max 2/day, must go to CP)
* Keep your RADIO ON and CELL PHONE CHARGED.

=== Day of Patrol ===

* '''7:30 am''': Check [[Current conditions|road conditions, weather and avalanche forecasts]]. Modify plan for patrolling as appropriate.
* '''8:00 am''': Meet PLs at equipment shed. Prepare patrolling gear and use Patrol Report to log gear out.
** Make sure each patrol has the appropriate forms/maps for their National Forest. .
** MM may make recommendations, but PLs have final say over route selection and equipment usage.
* '''8:30 am''': Meet remaining patrollers at Hobart. Wait at least 15 minutes (more if conditions warrant) for stragglers. Modify patrol assignments if necessary for balance.
** Decide on time to rendezvous at the equipment shed - generally 4:30 p.m. (early season) to 5:30 p.m. (late season). Remember, most incidents occur late in the day.

;Meeting at the Trailhead: Meeting at the trailhead is always an option, however because patrol assignments and planning are based on who shows up at the Hobart Work Center. The decision to allow meeting at a specified trailhead is at the sole discretion of the Mountain Manager and must be approved in advance.

; Patrol Cancellation: Cancellation of the patrol is always up to the discretion of the mountain manager. If canceling, contact scheduled patrollers and leave message on Chalet answering machine. Patrols can be cancelled because of torrential rain or road closures; patrols should not be cancelled because of heavy snow or high avalanche danger. ''If members of the public are out there, we should be too.''

* Carry a radio operable on NF frequency, even if not on patrol, and a spare battery. Keep radio on ''MMSCAN'' mode.

==== End of Day ====

* PLs and MM should prepare gear for the next patrol day, including recharging used batteries and drying wet items.
* Repair equipment or notify Operations Officer mailto:operations@tbsp.org of repair needed by listing it on repair clipboard and Patrol Report.
* Retrieve Patrol Report and any other forms (such as Incident Reports) from PLs. Have PLs rewrite inaccurate, incomplete, or illegible forms. Forms should be suitable for faxing and completed in blue or black ink.
** Use the Fax Preset #1 in the Patrol Shed to submit the Patrol Reports for the day. Put originals in the patrol logbook (red binder).
** If for some reason the fax does not work, the backup procedure is to take it home and fax the next day to [(866) 575-8277], or scan and email a copy to [mailto:operations@tbsp.org operations@tbsp.org].
* Ensure TBSP Office and Chalets are closed and locked and keys replaced.

=== End of the Weekend ===
* Notify Patrol Director via telephone of any incidents. Write down and email details to mailto:operations@tbsp.org as soon as possible – within the week.
* File your Mountain Manager Report online at http://beacon.tbsp.org/managers/ within 3 days. Patrollers will not get credit for days patrolled until this report is filed.

Thanks for being a Mountain Manager!

== Patrol Leader ==

'' Make sure that the patrol day proceeds safely, effectively, as planned, and the events and attendance are documented. ''
=== Prior to your Patrol ===
* Meet with the Mountain Manager at Equipment Shed at 8:00 am of the patrol day to prepare patrolling gear.
* Contact patrol members and verify expected attendance, and inform where and when to meet (normally 8:30 a.m. at the Equipment Shed). This must be done by MM or PL; if the PL refuses, then the MM should find another PL.

=== Patrol Day ===
* 8:00 am: meet MM at the equipment shed. Prepare patrolling gear.
** Begin filling out the Patrol Report with radio call signs and proposed tour location.
** If patrolling at a non-cache location, be sure to take the Car Cache.
** Carry the appropriate PL Forms Module: blue for the Toiyabe Forest/Mount Rose area or clear for the Tahoe Forest: Castle Peak or Pole Cr areas.
** Agree with MM on time to rendezvous at equipment shed.
* 8:30 am: meet with patrollers and distribute gear and discuss the day's agenda.
** Proceed to trailhead and call into NF dispatch.
** Know the capabilities of your patrol members.
* Perform beacon check.
* Proceed with the patrol, making decisions as to route, equipment usage, and patrol split-up, training, and incidents as necessary.
* Fill out Patrol Report as day proceeds, recording as necessary: survey results, snowmobile activity in closed areas, avalanche activity above what is forecast, incidents, etc.
* Remember to include time for activities or training.
* Return to trailhead, and then check out with NF dispatch. If you can't contact them by radio you must check out by phone ASAP so they don't send out a search party for you.
* Retrieve gear from patrol members and note any gear needing drying. For gear needing repair, make a note on the Patrol Report, then tag the item and set it aside at the shed. Do not return defective or incomplete items to bins for another patroller to deal with.
* Meet MM at equipment shed at agreed-upon time.
* Contact MM if you are going to be substantially late.
* Help MM to prepare gear for next patrol day; including recharging used batteries and drying wet items.
* Give all completed forms to MM. Replenish your forms module with blanks.

== Every Patroller ==

'' Do your best to patrol safely, effectively, and on the days you have signed up for. ''
=== Any Time ===
* Find a substitute patroller if you will be absent from an official patrol day and update the [http://beacon.tbsp.org/events online schedule]. You must find a substitute with the same patroller status as you. Do this as soon as possible, not at the last minute! Please don't expect the MM or Operations Officer to find a replacement for you.
* Schedule a patrol day to make up for any official sign-up day you missed. Exceptions will be entirely at the discretion of Operations Officer, but might include lack of snow (early in the season), or extended highway closure due to extreme weather. Exceptions will NOT include rain, personal reasons or a few snowflakes. Attendance will be monitored and you will be notified if you don't fulfill your required number of patrol days.
=== Prior to Patrol Weekend ===
* Contact MM with any questions or to volunteer for Patrol Leader responsibilities
* Prepare [[Personal Equipment]] as per manual (such as replacing old batteries, making sure you have the right maps, restocking first aid supplies, etc.). Carry a charged cell phone.
* Arrange transportation and car-pools for the weekend, and where to meet if other than the Shed. Keep in mind that patrol assignments may change at the last minute for a variety of reasons.
=== Patrol Day ===
* Verify road conditions for safety.
* Bring all your [[Personal Equipment|mandatory gear]], as well as TBSP phone list and charged cell phone if you have one.
* Arrive at the equipment shed (or other meeting spot designated by MM) by 8:30 am (call shed if you’re going to be late.). Wait, if necessary, for the MM and PLs to arrive. Proceed with assigned patrol to patrolling location.
* Inform PL of anything that may compromise your effectiveness while patrolling, such as physical limitations.
* Receive assigned equipment from PL, and carry in your pack. Participate in avalanche transceiver check.
* Patrol with patrol as directed by PL. Do not leave patrol except as permitted by PL, and never go solo or without a radio. Causing a search for a missing patroller is unacceptable.
* Be prepared to participate in any training scenarios or actual incidents as requested by the PL.
* Help with any surveys and make contact with the public.
* Remember to have fun!
* Return assigned equipment to the PL at the end of the patrol day at shed or trailhead, and notify the PL if any equipment needs to be dried, repaired or has been opened.

{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix D: Patroller Roles

2020-02-21T20:58:42Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Prior to the Weekend */

== Mountain Manager Responsibilities ==

* Make sure that the patrol weekend proceeds safely, effectively and as planned.
* Sign off on the completeness and accuracy of Patrol Reports
* File attendance and Forest Service paperwork within 3 days of the patrol.

=== Prior to the Weekend ===

* Decide how many patrols for each day of the upcoming weekend. Plan for equipment usage.
** Minimum patrol is 1 full patroller and 1 candidate who has completed OEC.
** Arrange with your PLs what [[In-Service Training]] will be performed by each patrol.
* Solicit volunteers for Patrol Leader (PL) positions for each day.
** Arrange with PLs to meet at equipment shed at 8:00 am on the patrol to prepare patrol gear.
** Assign remaining people to their PLs and inform PLs and patrollers.
* [[SkiAlong|Plan for any ski alongs.]] (Max 2/day, must go to CP)
* Keep your RADIO ON and CELL PHONE CHARGED.

=== Day of Patrol ===

* '''7:30 am''': Check [[Current conditions|road conditions, weather and avalanche forecasts]]. Modify plan for patrolling as appropriate.
* '''8:00 am''': Meet PLs at equipment shed. Prepare patrolling gear and use Patrol Report to log gear out.
** Make sure each patrol has the appropriate forms/maps for their National Forest. .
** MM may make recommendations, but PLs have final say over route selection and equipment usage.
* '''8:30 am''': Meet remaining patrollers at Hobart. Wait at least 15 minutes (more if conditions warrant) for stragglers. Modify patrol assignments if necessary for balance.
** Decide on time to rendezvous at the equipment shed - generally 4:30 p.m. (early season) to 5:30 p.m. (late season). Remember, most incidents occur late in the day.

;Meeting at the Trailhead: Meeting at the trailhead is always an option, however because patrol assignments and planning are based on who shows up at the Hobart Work Center. The decision to allow meeting at a specified trailhead is at the sole discretion of the Mountain Manager and must be approved in advance.

; Patrol Cancellation: Cancellation of the patrol is always up to the discretion of the mountain manager. If canceling, contact scheduled patrollers and leave message on Chalet answering machine. Patrols can be cancelled because of torrential rain or road closures; patrols should not be cancelled because of heavy snow or high avalanche danger. ''If members of the public are out there, we should be too.''

* Carry a radio operable on NF frequency, even if not on patrol, and a spare battery. Keep radio on ''MMSCAN'' mode.

==== End of Day ====

* PLs and MM should prepare gear for the next patrol day, including recharging used batteries and drying wet items.
* Repair equipment or notify Operations Officer mailto:operations@tbsp.org of repair needed by listing it on repair clipboard and Patrol Report.
* Retrieve Patrol Report and any other forms (such as Incident Reports) from PLs. Have PLs rewrite inaccurate, incomplete, or illegible forms. Forms should be suitable for faxing and completed in blue or black ink.
** Use the Fax Preset #1 in the Patrol Shed to submit the Patrol Reports for the day. Put originals in the patrol logbook (red binder).
** If for some reason the fax does not work, the backup procedure is to take it home and fax the next day to [(866) 575-8277], or scan and email a copy to [mailto:operations@tbsp.org operations@tbsp.org].
* Ensure TBSP Office and Chalets are closed and locked and keys replaced.

=== End of the Weekend ===
* Notify Patrol Director via telephone of any incidents. Write down and email details to mailto:operations@tbsp.org as soon as possible – within the week.
* File your Mountain Manager Report online at http://beacon.tbsp.org/managers/ within 3 days. Patrollers will not get credit for days patrolled until this report is filed.

Thanks for being a Mountain Manager!

== Patrol Leader ==

'' Make sure that the patrol day proceeds safely, effectively, as planned, and the events and attendance are documented. ''
=== Prior to your Patrol ===
* Meet with the Mountain Manager at Equipment Shed at 8:00 am of the patrol day to prepare patrolling gear.
* Contact patrol members and verify expected attendance, and inform where and when to meet (normally 8:30 a.m. at the Equipment Shed). This must be done by MM or PL; if the PL refuses, then the MM should find another PL.

=== Patrol Day ===
* 8:00 am: meet MM at the equipment shed. Prepare patrolling gear.
** Begin filling out the Patrol Report with radio call signs and proposed tour location.
** If patrolling at a non-cache location, be sure to take the Car Cache.
** Carry the appropriate PL Forms Module: blue for the Toiyabe Forest/Mount Rose area or clear for the Tahoe Forest: Castle Peak or Pole Cr areas.
** Agree with MM on time to rendezvous at equipment shed.
* 8:30 am: meet with patrollers and distribute gear and discuss the day's agenda.
** Proceed to trailhead and call into NF dispatch.
** Know the capabilities of your patrol members.
* Perform beacon check.
* Proceed with the patrol, making decisions as to route, equipment usage, and patrol split-up, training, and incidents as necessary.
* Fill out Patrol Report as day proceeds, recording as necessary: survey results, snowmobile activity in closed areas, avalanche activity above what is forecast, incidents, etc.
* Remember to include time for activities or training.
* Return to trailhead, and then check out with NF dispatch. If you can't contact them by radio you must check out by phone ASAP so they don't send out a search party for you.
* Retrieve gear from patrol members and note any gear needing drying. For gear needing repair, make a note on the Patrol Report, then tag the item and set it aside at the shed. Do not return defective or incomplete items to bins for another patroller to deal with.
* Meet MM at equipment shed at agreed-upon time.
* Contact MM if you are going to be substantially late.
* Help MM to prepare gear for next patrol day; including recharging used batteries and drying wet items.
* Give all completed forms to MM. Replenish your forms module with blanks.

== Every Patroller ==

'' Do your best to patrol safely, effectively, and on the days you have signed up for. ''
=== Any Time ===
* Find a substitute patroller if you will be absent from an official patrol day and update the [http://beacon.tbsp.org/events online schedule]. You must find a substitute with the same patroller status as you. Do this as soon as possible, not at the last minute! Please don't expect the MM or Operations Officer to find a replacement for you.
* Schedule a patrol day to make up for any official sign-up day you missed. Exceptions will be entirely at the discretion of Operations Officer, but might include lack of snow (early in the season), or extended highway closure due to extreme weather. Exceptions will NOT include rain, personal reasons or a few snowflakes. Attendance will be monitored and you will be notified if you don't fulfill your required number of patrol days.
=== Prior to Patrol Weekend ===
* Contact MM with any questions or to volunteer for Patrol Leader responsibilities
* Prepare [[Personal Equipment]] as per manual (such as replacing old batteries, making sure you have the right maps, restocking first aid supplies, etc.). Carry a charged cell phone.
* Arrange transportation and car-pools for the weekend, and where to meet if other than the Shed. Keep in mind that patrol assignments may change at the last minute for a variety of reasons.
=== Patrol Day ===
* Verify road conditions for safety.
* Bring all your [[Personal Equipment|mandatory gear]], as well as TBSP phone list and charged cell phone if you have one.
* Arrive at the equipment shed (or other meeting spot designated by MM) by 8:30 am (call shed if you’re going to be late.). Wait, if necessary, for the MM and PLs to arrive. Proceed with assigned patrol to patrolling location.
* Inform PL of anything that may compromise your effectiveness while patrolling, such as physical limitations.
* Receive assigned equipment from PL, and carry in your pack. Participate in avalanche transceiver check.
* Patrol with patrol as directed by PL. Do not leave patrol except as permitted by PL, and never go solo or without a radio. Causing a search for a missing patroller is unacceptable.
* Be prepared to participate in any training scenarios or actual incidents as requested by the PL.
* Help with any surveys and make contact with the public.
* Remember to have fun!
* Return assigned equipment to the PL at the end of the patrol day at shed or trailhead, and notify the PL if any equipment needs to be dried, repaired or has been opened.

{{PatrolManual}}

Patrol Reminder

2019-11-07T03:58:01Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the new shed.

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season,
preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing,
summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wjzEkcPkov6d5L5P9

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2019-11-07T03:57:36Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the new shed.

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season, preferably with your patrol uniforms visible!
Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing, summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wjzEkcPkov6d5L5P9

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2019-11-07T03:57:14Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the new shed.

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season, preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing, summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wjzEkcPkov6d5L5P9

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Patrol Reminder

2019-11-07T03:55:12Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Patroller Instructions */

%% COMMENT Automatically becomes the Patrol Reminder. Lines which begin with two # characters are MACROS %%

Dear Patrollers,
You are scheduled to patrol on the following dates. Meeting time is usually 08:15
at the TBSP Shed, Tahoe Truckee Airport, but you are encouraged to contact your
fellow patrollers early to start making a plan for the weekend. Use the handy email
aliases below, or contact thisweek@tbsp.org

The thisweek@tbsp.org is subscribed to Sierra Avalanche Center
reports for the Tahoe basin. This means that for the week leading up to your patrol,
you will receive SAC reports, even if you're not personally subscribed the list.
Be safe! This is a safety and best practices thing, so please don't try and unsubscribe.
(Unsubscribing wont work anyway...) Mail will only arrive while you are scheduled to patrol!

== Scheduled Patrols ==
Your Mountain Manager contact details:
%% MMINFO %%

%% SCHEDULE %%

== Patroller Instructions ==

PATROL REPORTS:
Use the above link to start your patrol report **before** you start your patrol!
We ask you to start your patrol report prior to patrolling so you have a chance
to document your patrol-plan so we have an accurate roster and location plan for
each patrol in the field.

PATROL GEAR:
Patrol gear is stored at the TBSP Shed at the Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
Please contact Pete Beaupre if you need directions/access information
for the new shed.

DROPPING DAYS:
If you cannot patrol, you must find a replacement and contact your mountain
manager. You can drop patrol days on the web site until 24 hours before your
patrol. If you must cancel within 24 hours, you must call your Mountain Manager.

MOUNTAIN MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/Mountain_Manager - Your responsibilities as Mountain Manager.
Please review the open patrol reports at http://beacon.tbsp.org/patrolreports and
sign-off and complete the reports submitted by your patrol leaders.
Thanks for serving as Mountain Manager!

PHOTO ALBUM:
Upload your favorite photos and videos from TBSP training, patrol, or other activities throughout the season, preferably with your patrol uniforms visible! Also please include photos of other cool spring schussing, summer trips, and winter adventures, especially if they include skis, snowboards, or snow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wjzEkcPkov6d5L5P9

STAY UP TO DATE: Have any operational updates? Add them to this weekly reminder by visiting:
http://wiki.tbsp.org/index.php?title=Patrol_Reminder

See you on the hill!

TBSP Operations
operations@tbsp.org
http://beacon.tbsp.org

Appendix S: Patrol Recruiting

2019-03-07T23:14:08Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Candidate Training */

== Patrol Recruiting ==

Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol is in search of eager candidates interested in join the patrol.

=== Ski Along With Us ===

[[Image:Markrip.jpg|thumb|right|300px|TBSP Patroller rips the powder on the East slope of Castle.]] The best way to get to know Tahoe Backcountry? Ski Along with us! TBSP invites members of the public interested in joining the patrol to come for a "Ski-Along" day during any regular Castle Peak patrol days.

Ski Along requests are subject to the discretion of the Mountain Manager. We are able to provide Ski Alongs to prospective patrol candidates on most days when we patrol, but request at least 5 days notice for prospective ski along candidates.

=== How to arrange for a Ski Along ===

Ski Alongs should be requested by filling out the form at [http://www.tbsp.org/skialong www.tbsp.org/skialong]. Ski Alongs must be requested at least 5 days in advance.

* Guests are required to sign a liability waiver prior to patrolling with TBSP [http://farwest.org/DocumentLibrary/NSP-FWDEventLiabilityReleaseForm071008.pdf NSP Event Release Form] from the [http://farwest.org/?page=DocumentLibrary/index.htm NSP Document Library]. Blank copies are also found in the patrol shed. File these in the Patrol Reports binder.
* The guest must supply their full name, mailing address and phone number to the Mountain Manager.
* '''By Friday morning''': The Recruiting Officer or Mountain Manager must forward the guest's full name and mailing address to TBSP Operations (operations@tbsp.org).
* No more than two guests may visit with TBSP on any Ski-Along day.
* NSP members are encouraged to come out for a ski-along

=== Ski-Along Procedure ===
* Guests will patrol with a regular patrol team (not training, instruction, or “Challenging Terrain”).
* A guest may not bring or invite any other person (or dog) on patrol with TBSP, the only exception being for avalanche rescue dogs which are owned and have been trained by the guest.
* On the assigned patrol day, a guest shall meet TBSP at the Equipment Shed at 8:30 AM.
* A guest shall be expected to ski the same distance, duration, and terrain as the TBSP team, which may on occasion exceed six miles, 2000 feet of climbing, and 2000 feet of descent, with up to black-diamond difficulty, and any snow conditions, for a full day. It is the responsibility of the guest to be familiar with, and prepared for, such an effort.
* A guest will be accompanied by a radio-carrying TBSP patroller (to be assigned by the Team Leader) at all times while on patrol.
* Guests are not allowed to provide medical assistance, regardless of guest experience. TBSP patrollers shall take leadership of all incidents.
* Time (typically 30 – 60 minutes) will be provided as a lunch break.
* Return to the equipment shed typically occurs by shortly after sunset, but this is not guaranteed.
* Upon return to the TBSP Patrol Operations Center, all loaned equipment must be returned to TBSP in as good a condition as it was loaned out. Equipment to be returned may include avalanche transceivers, probe poles, ensolite foam pads, shovels, and SNO-PARK permits. Report any lost or damaged equipment immediately to the Patrol Leader.
* TBSP’s patrolling season is roughly mid-December to mid-April, weekends only.

=== Required Personal Equipment ===

Accompanying a backcountry ski patrol will require 6-10 miles of cross country and 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss, and your equipment should be capable of doing this. We recommend sturdy downhill skis with AT or telemark bindings, or a split board. We regret that we cannot accomodate NNN or "cross country" skis on patrol.

Please consult the Patrol Manual for a complete listing of required equipment, including required avalanche equipment, that you will be expected to bring: [[Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment]].

== Candidate Training ==

New members of TBSP pass through a candidate program before becoming members of the patrol. As part of this process, you will be certified in:
* Outdoor Emergency Care
* NSP Introduction to Ski Patrol
* NSP Avalanche Level 1 (or equivalent)
* NSP Mountain Travel and Rescue Level 1

This training program can be completed in either one or two seasons:
* Candidates who complete the NSP Outdoor Emergency Care certification (medical course) before beginning the candidate program may take all three courses in a single season.
* Candidates who have not completed the NSP OEC certification before beginning the candidate program may take the Avalanche and Mountaineering courses in their first season, in addition to participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will be allowed into the Intro to Ski Patrol course in their second season, after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* It is also occasionally possible for qualified candidates to join the training program after the season has begun. These midseason candidates may take the Avalanche course in their first season, as well as participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will finish the training in their second season after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* We also welcome patrollers transferring to our patrol. Transfer patrollers with appropriate NSP certification can be waived out of the MTR and Avalanche courses but are expected to participate in the ISP course during their candidate season.

Current certification in two-rescuer CPR (Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent) is a prerequisite for all candidates.
{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix S: Patrol Recruiting

2019-03-07T23:13:43Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Ski-Along Procedure */

== Patrol Recruiting ==

Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol is in search of eager candidates interested in join the patrol.

=== Ski Along With Us ===

[[Image:Markrip.jpg|thumb|right|300px|TBSP Patroller rips the powder on the East slope of Castle.]] The best way to get to know Tahoe Backcountry? Ski Along with us! TBSP invites members of the public interested in joining the patrol to come for a "Ski-Along" day during any regular Castle Peak patrol days.

Ski Along requests are subject to the discretion of the Mountain Manager. We are able to provide Ski Alongs to prospective patrol candidates on most days when we patrol, but request at least 5 days notice for prospective ski along candidates.

=== How to arrange for a Ski Along ===

Ski Alongs should be requested by filling out the form at [http://www.tbsp.org/skialong www.tbsp.org/skialong]. Ski Alongs must be requested at least 5 days in advance.

* Guests are required to sign a liability waiver prior to patrolling with TBSP [http://farwest.org/DocumentLibrary/NSP-FWDEventLiabilityReleaseForm071008.pdf NSP Event Release Form] from the [http://farwest.org/?page=DocumentLibrary/index.htm NSP Document Library]. Blank copies are also found in the patrol shed. File these in the Patrol Reports binder.
* The guest must supply their full name, mailing address and phone number to the Mountain Manager.
* '''By Friday morning''': The Recruiting Officer or Mountain Manager must forward the guest's full name and mailing address to TBSP Operations (operations@tbsp.org).
* No more than two guests may visit with TBSP on any Ski-Along day.
* NSP members are encouraged to come out for a ski-along

=== Ski-Along Procedure ===
* Guests will patrol with a regular patrol team (not training, instruction, or “Challenging Terrain”).
* A guest may not bring or invite any other person (or dog) on patrol with TBSP, the only exception being for avalanche rescue dogs which are owned and have been trained by the guest.
* On the assigned patrol day, a guest shall meet TBSP at the Equipment Shed at 8:30 AM.
* A guest shall be expected to ski the same distance, duration, and terrain as the TBSP team, which may on occasion exceed six miles, 2000 feet of climbing, and 2000 feet of descent, with up to black-diamond difficulty, and any snow conditions, for a full day. It is the responsibility of the guest to be familiar with, and prepared for, such an effort.
* A guest will be accompanied by a radio-carrying TBSP patroller (to be assigned by the Team Leader) at all times while on patrol.
* Guests are not allowed to provide medical assistance, regardless of guest experience. TBSP patrollers shall take leadership of all incidents.
* Time (typically 30 – 60 minutes) will be provided as a lunch break.
* Return to the equipment shed typically occurs by shortly after sunset, but this is not guaranteed.
* Upon return to the TBSP Patrol Operations Center, all loaned equipment must be returned to TBSP in as good a condition as it was loaned out. Equipment to be returned may include avalanche transceivers, probe poles, ensolite foam pads, shovels, and SNO-PARK permits. Report any lost or damaged equipment immediately to the Patrol Leader.
* TBSP’s patrolling season is roughly mid-December to mid-April, weekends only.

=== Required Personal Equipment ===

Accompanying a backcountry ski patrol will require 6-10 miles of cross country and 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss, and your equipment should be capable of doing this. We recommend sturdy downhill skis with AT or telemark bindings, or a split board. We regret that we cannot accomodate NNN or "cross country" skis on patrol.

Please consult the Patrol Manual for a complete listing of required equipment, including required avalanche equipment, that you will be expected to bring: [[Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment]].

== Candidate Training ==

New members of TBSP pass through a candidate program before becoming members of the patrol. As part of this process, you will be certified in:
* Outdoor Emergency Care
* NSP Introduction to Ski Patrol
* NSP Avalanche Level 1)
* NSP Mountain Travel and Rescue Level 1

This training program can be completed in either one or two seasons:
* Candidates who complete the NSP Outdoor Emergency Care certification (medical course) before beginning the candidate program may take all three courses in a single season.
* Candidates who have not completed the NSP OEC certification before beginning the candidate program may take the Avalanche and Mountaineering courses in their first season, in addition to participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will be allowed into the Intro to Ski Patrol course in their second season, after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* It is also occasionally possible for qualified candidates to join the training program after the season has begun. These midseason candidates may take the Avalanche course in their first season, as well as participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will finish the training in their second season after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* We also welcome patrollers transferring to our patrol. Transfer patrollers with appropriate NSP certification can be waived out of the MTR and Avalanche courses but are expected to participate in the ISP course during their candidate season.

Current certification in two-rescuer CPR (Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent) is a prerequisite for all candidates.
{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix S: Patrol Recruiting

2019-01-30T07:55:45Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Ski-Along Procedure */

== Patrol Recruiting ==

Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol is in search of eager candidates interested in join the patrol.

=== Ski Along With Us ===

[[Image:Markrip.jpg|thumb|right|300px|TBSP Patroller rips the powder on the East slope of Castle.]] The best way to get to know Tahoe Backcountry? Ski Along with us! TBSP invites members of the public interested in joining the patrol to come for a "Ski-Along" day during any regular Castle Peak patrol days.

Ski Along requests are subject to the discretion of the Mountain Manager. We are able to provide Ski Alongs to prospective patrol candidates on most days when we patrol, but request at least 5 days notice for prospective ski along candidates.

=== How to arrange for a Ski Along ===

Ski Alongs should be requested by filling out the form at [http://www.tbsp.org/skialong www.tbsp.org/skialong]. Ski Alongs must be requested at least 5 days in advance.

* Guests are required to sign a liability waiver prior to patrolling with TBSP [http://farwest.org/DocumentLibrary/NSP-FWDEventLiabilityReleaseForm071008.pdf NSP Event Release Form] from the [http://farwest.org/?page=DocumentLibrary/index.htm NSP Document Library]. Blank copies are also found in the patrol shed. File these in the Patrol Reports binder.
* The guest must supply their full name, mailing address and phone number to the Mountain Manager.
* '''By Friday morning''': The Recruiting Officer or Mountain Manager must forward the guest's full name and mailing address to TBSP Operations (operations@tbsp.org).
* No more than two guests may visit with TBSP on any Ski-Along day.
* NSP members are encouraged to come out for a ski-along

=== Ski-Along Procedure ===
* Guests will patrol at Castle Peak, and only with a regular patrol team (not training, instruction, or “Challenging Terrain”).
* A guest may not bring or invite any other person (or dog) on patrol with TBSP, the only exception being for avalanche rescue dogs which are owned and have been trained by the guest.
* On the assigned patrol day, a guest shall meet TBSP at the Equipment Shed at 8:30 AM.
* A guest shall be expected to ski the same distance, duration, and terrain as the TBSP team, which may on occasion exceed six miles, 2000 feet of climbing, and 2000 feet of descent, with up to black-diamond difficulty, and any snow conditions, for a full day. It is the responsibility of the guest to be familiar with, and prepared for, such an effort.
* A guest will be accompanied by a radio-carrying TBSP patroller (to be assigned by the Team Leader) at all times while on patrol.
* Guests are not allowed to provide medical assistance, regardless of guest experience. TBSP patrollers shall take leadership of all incidents.
* Time (typically 30 – 60 minutes) will be provided as a lunch break.
* Return to the equipment shed typically occurs by shortly after sunset, but this is not guaranteed.
* Upon return to the TBSP Patrol Operations Center, all loaned equipment must be returned to TBSP in as good a condition as it was loaned out. Equipment to be returned may include avalanche transceivers, probe poles, ensolite foam pads, shovels, and SNO-PARK permits. Report any lost or damaged equipment immediately to the Patrol Leader.
* TBSP’s patrolling season is roughly mid-December to mid-April, weekends only.

=== Required Personal Equipment ===

Accompanying a backcountry ski patrol will require 6-10 miles of cross country and 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss, and your equipment should be capable of doing this. We recommend sturdy downhill skis with AT or telemark bindings, or a split board. We regret that we cannot accomodate NNN or "cross country" skis on patrol.

Please consult the Patrol Manual for a complete listing of required equipment, including required avalanche equipment, that you will be expected to bring: [[Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment]].

== Candidate Training ==

New members of TBSP pass through a candidate program before becoming members of the patrol. As part of this process, you will be certified in:
* Outdoor Emergency Care
* NSP Introduction to Ski Patrol
* NSP Avalanche Level 1)
* NSP Mountain Travel and Rescue Level 1

This training program can be completed in either one or two seasons:
* Candidates who complete the NSP Outdoor Emergency Care certification (medical course) before beginning the candidate program may take all three courses in a single season.
* Candidates who have not completed the NSP OEC certification before beginning the candidate program may take the Avalanche and Mountaineering courses in their first season, in addition to participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will be allowed into the Intro to Ski Patrol course in their second season, after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* It is also occasionally possible for qualified candidates to join the training program after the season has begun. These midseason candidates may take the Avalanche course in their first season, as well as participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will finish the training in their second season after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* We also welcome patrollers transferring to our patrol. Transfer patrollers with appropriate NSP certification can be waived out of the MTR and Avalanche courses but are expected to participate in the ISP course during their candidate season.

Current certification in two-rescuer CPR (Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent) is a prerequisite for all candidates.
{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix S: Patrol Recruiting

2019-01-30T07:54:53Z

ChrisHaagen: /* How to arrange for a Ski Along */

== Patrol Recruiting ==

Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol is in search of eager candidates interested in join the patrol.

=== Ski Along With Us ===

[[Image:Markrip.jpg|thumb|right|300px|TBSP Patroller rips the powder on the East slope of Castle.]] The best way to get to know Tahoe Backcountry? Ski Along with us! TBSP invites members of the public interested in joining the patrol to come for a "Ski-Along" day during any regular Castle Peak patrol days.

Ski Along requests are subject to the discretion of the Mountain Manager. We are able to provide Ski Alongs to prospective patrol candidates on most days when we patrol, but request at least 5 days notice for prospective ski along candidates.

=== How to arrange for a Ski Along ===

Ski Alongs should be requested by filling out the form at [http://www.tbsp.org/skialong www.tbsp.org/skialong]. Ski Alongs must be requested at least 5 days in advance.

* Guests are required to sign a liability waiver prior to patrolling with TBSP [http://farwest.org/DocumentLibrary/NSP-FWDEventLiabilityReleaseForm071008.pdf NSP Event Release Form] from the [http://farwest.org/?page=DocumentLibrary/index.htm NSP Document Library]. Blank copies are also found in the patrol shed. File these in the Patrol Reports binder.
* The guest must supply their full name, mailing address and phone number to the Mountain Manager.
* '''By Friday morning''': The Recruiting Officer or Mountain Manager must forward the guest's full name and mailing address to TBSP Operations (operations@tbsp.org).
* No more than two guests may visit with TBSP on any Ski-Along day.
* NSP members are encouraged to come out for a ski-along

=== Ski-Along Procedure ===
* Guests will patrol at Castle Peak, and only with a regular patrol team (not training, instruction, or “Challenging Terrain”).
* A guest may not bring or invite any other person (or dog) on patrol with TBSP, the only exception being for avalanche rescue dogs which are owned and have been trained by the guest.
* On the assigned patrol day, a guest shall meet TBSP at the Equipment Shed at 8:30 AM.
* A guest shall be expected to ski the same distance, duration, and terrain as the TBSP team, which may on occasion exceed six miles, 2000 feet of climbing, and 2000 feet of descent, with up to black-diamond difficulty, and any snow conditions, for a full day. It is the responsibility of the guest to be familiar with, and prepared for, such an effort.
* A guest will be accompanied by a radio-carrying TBSP patroller (to be assigned by the Team Leader) at all times while on patrol.
* Guests are not allowed to provide medical assistance, regardless of guest experience. TBSP patrollers shall take leadership of all incidents.
* Time (typically 30 – 60 minutes) will be provided as a lunch break.
* Return to the equipment shed typically occurs by shortly after sunset, but this is not guaranteed.
* Upon return to the TBSP Patrol Operations Center, all loaned equipment must be returned to TBSP in as good a condition as it was loaned out. Equipment to be returned may include avalanche transceivers, probe poles, ensolite foam pads, shovels, pack crosses, and Sno-Park permits. Report any lost or damaged equipment immediately to the Patrol Leader.
* TBSP’s patrolling season is roughly mid-December to mid-April, weekends only.

=== Required Personal Equipment ===

Accompanying a backcountry ski patrol will require 6-10 miles of cross country and 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss, and your equipment should be capable of doing this. We recommend sturdy downhill skis with AT or telemark bindings, or a split board. We regret that we cannot accomodate NNN or "cross country" skis on patrol.

Please consult the Patrol Manual for a complete listing of required equipment, including required avalanche equipment, that you will be expected to bring: [[Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment]].

== Candidate Training ==

New members of TBSP pass through a candidate program before becoming members of the patrol. As part of this process, you will be certified in:
* Outdoor Emergency Care
* NSP Introduction to Ski Patrol
* NSP Avalanche Level 1)
* NSP Mountain Travel and Rescue Level 1

This training program can be completed in either one or two seasons:
* Candidates who complete the NSP Outdoor Emergency Care certification (medical course) before beginning the candidate program may take all three courses in a single season.
* Candidates who have not completed the NSP OEC certification before beginning the candidate program may take the Avalanche and Mountaineering courses in their first season, in addition to participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will be allowed into the Intro to Ski Patrol course in their second season, after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* It is also occasionally possible for qualified candidates to join the training program after the season has begun. These midseason candidates may take the Avalanche course in their first season, as well as participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will finish the training in their second season after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* We also welcome patrollers transferring to our patrol. Transfer patrollers with appropriate NSP certification can be waived out of the MTR and Avalanche courses but are expected to participate in the ISP course during their candidate season.

Current certification in two-rescuer CPR (Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent) is a prerequisite for all candidates.
{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix S: Patrol Recruiting

2019-01-30T07:54:01Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Candidate Training */

== Patrol Recruiting ==

Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol is in search of eager candidates interested in join the patrol.

=== Ski Along With Us ===

[[Image:Markrip.jpg|thumb|right|300px|TBSP Patroller rips the powder on the East slope of Castle.]] The best way to get to know Tahoe Backcountry? Ski Along with us! TBSP invites members of the public interested in joining the patrol to come for a "Ski-Along" day during any regular Castle Peak patrol days.

Ski Along requests are subject to the discretion of the Mountain Manager. We are able to provide Ski Alongs to prospective patrol candidates on most days when we patrol, but request at least 5 days notice for prospective ski along candidates.

=== How to arrange for a Ski Along ===

Ski Alongs should be requested by filling out the form at [http://www.tbsp.org/skialong www.tbsp.org/skialong]. Ski Alongs must be requested at least 5 days in advance.

* Guests are required to sign a liability waiver prior to patrolling with TBSP [http://farwest.org/DocumentLibrary/NSP-FWDEventLiabilityReleaseForm071008.pdf NSP Event Release Form] from the [http://farwest.org/?page=DocumentLibrary/index.htm NSP Document Library]. Blank copies are also found in the Ops trailer black box. File these in the Patrol Reports binder.
* The guest must supply their full name, mailing address and phone number to the Mountain Manager.
* '''By Friday morning''': The Recruiting Officer or Mountain Manager must forward the guest's full name and mailing address to TBSP Operations (operations@tbsp.org).
* No more than two guests may visit with TBSP on any Ski-Along day.
* NSP members are encouraged to come out for a ski-along

=== Ski-Along Procedure ===
* Guests will patrol at Castle Peak, and only with a regular patrol team (not training, instruction, or “Challenging Terrain”).
* A guest may not bring or invite any other person (or dog) on patrol with TBSP, the only exception being for avalanche rescue dogs which are owned and have been trained by the guest.
* On the assigned patrol day, a guest shall meet TBSP at the Equipment Shed at 8:30 AM.
* A guest shall be expected to ski the same distance, duration, and terrain as the TBSP team, which may on occasion exceed six miles, 2000 feet of climbing, and 2000 feet of descent, with up to black-diamond difficulty, and any snow conditions, for a full day. It is the responsibility of the guest to be familiar with, and prepared for, such an effort.
* A guest will be accompanied by a radio-carrying TBSP patroller (to be assigned by the Team Leader) at all times while on patrol.
* Guests are not allowed to provide medical assistance, regardless of guest experience. TBSP patrollers shall take leadership of all incidents.
* Time (typically 30 – 60 minutes) will be provided as a lunch break.
* Return to the equipment shed typically occurs by shortly after sunset, but this is not guaranteed.
* Upon return to the TBSP Patrol Operations Center, all loaned equipment must be returned to TBSP in as good a condition as it was loaned out. Equipment to be returned may include avalanche transceivers, probe poles, ensolite foam pads, shovels, pack crosses, and Sno-Park permits. Report any lost or damaged equipment immediately to the Patrol Leader.
* TBSP’s patrolling season is roughly mid-December to mid-April, weekends only.

=== Required Personal Equipment ===

Accompanying a backcountry ski patrol will require 6-10 miles of cross country and 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss, and your equipment should be capable of doing this. We recommend sturdy downhill skis with AT or telemark bindings, or a split board. We regret that we cannot accomodate NNN or "cross country" skis on patrol.

Please consult the Patrol Manual for a complete listing of required equipment, including required avalanche equipment, that you will be expected to bring: [[Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment]].

== Candidate Training ==

New members of TBSP pass through a candidate program before becoming members of the patrol. As part of this process, you will be certified in:
* Outdoor Emergency Care
* NSP Introduction to Ski Patrol
* NSP Avalanche Level 1)
* NSP Mountain Travel and Rescue Level 1

This training program can be completed in either one or two seasons:
* Candidates who complete the NSP Outdoor Emergency Care certification (medical course) before beginning the candidate program may take all three courses in a single season.
* Candidates who have not completed the NSP OEC certification before beginning the candidate program may take the Avalanche and Mountaineering courses in their first season, in addition to participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will be allowed into the Intro to Ski Patrol course in their second season, after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* It is also occasionally possible for qualified candidates to join the training program after the season has begun. These midseason candidates may take the Avalanche course in their first season, as well as participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will finish the training in their second season after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* We also welcome patrollers transferring to our patrol. Transfer patrollers with appropriate NSP certification can be waived out of the MTR and Avalanche courses but are expected to participate in the ISP course during their candidate season.

Current certification in two-rescuer CPR (Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent) is a prerequisite for all candidates.
{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix S: Patrol Recruiting

2019-01-30T07:52:52Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Ski-Along Procedure */

== Patrol Recruiting ==

Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol is in search of eager candidates interested in join the patrol.

=== Ski Along With Us ===

[[Image:Markrip.jpg|thumb|right|300px|TBSP Patroller rips the powder on the East slope of Castle.]] The best way to get to know Tahoe Backcountry? Ski Along with us! TBSP invites members of the public interested in joining the patrol to come for a "Ski-Along" day during any regular Castle Peak patrol days.

Ski Along requests are subject to the discretion of the Mountain Manager. We are able to provide Ski Alongs to prospective patrol candidates on most days when we patrol, but request at least 5 days notice for prospective ski along candidates.

=== How to arrange for a Ski Along ===

Ski Alongs should be requested by filling out the form at [http://www.tbsp.org/skialong www.tbsp.org/skialong]. Ski Alongs must be requested at least 5 days in advance.

* Guests are required to sign a liability waiver prior to patrolling with TBSP [http://farwest.org/DocumentLibrary/NSP-FWDEventLiabilityReleaseForm071008.pdf NSP Event Release Form] from the [http://farwest.org/?page=DocumentLibrary/index.htm NSP Document Library]. Blank copies are also found in the Ops trailer black box. File these in the Patrol Reports binder.
* The guest must supply their full name, mailing address and phone number to the Mountain Manager.
* '''By Friday morning''': The Recruiting Officer or Mountain Manager must forward the guest's full name and mailing address to TBSP Operations (operations@tbsp.org).
* No more than two guests may visit with TBSP on any Ski-Along day.
* NSP members are encouraged to come out for a ski-along

=== Ski-Along Procedure ===
* Guests will patrol at Castle Peak, and only with a regular patrol team (not training, instruction, or “Challenging Terrain”).
* A guest may not bring or invite any other person (or dog) on patrol with TBSP, the only exception being for avalanche rescue dogs which are owned and have been trained by the guest.
* On the assigned patrol day, a guest shall meet TBSP at the Equipment Shed at 8:30 AM.
* A guest shall be expected to ski the same distance, duration, and terrain as the TBSP team, which may on occasion exceed six miles, 2000 feet of climbing, and 2000 feet of descent, with up to black-diamond difficulty, and any snow conditions, for a full day. It is the responsibility of the guest to be familiar with, and prepared for, such an effort.
* A guest will be accompanied by a radio-carrying TBSP patroller (to be assigned by the Team Leader) at all times while on patrol.
* Guests are not allowed to provide medical assistance, regardless of guest experience. TBSP patrollers shall take leadership of all incidents.
* Time (typically 30 – 60 minutes) will be provided as a lunch break.
* Return to the equipment shed typically occurs by shortly after sunset, but this is not guaranteed.
* Upon return to the TBSP Patrol Operations Center, all loaned equipment must be returned to TBSP in as good a condition as it was loaned out. Equipment to be returned may include avalanche transceivers, probe poles, ensolite foam pads, shovels, pack crosses, and Sno-Park permits. Report any lost or damaged equipment immediately to the Patrol Leader.
* TBSP’s patrolling season is roughly mid-December to mid-April, weekends only.

=== Required Personal Equipment ===

Accompanying a backcountry ski patrol will require 6-10 miles of cross country and 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss, and your equipment should be capable of doing this. We recommend sturdy downhill skis with AT or telemark bindings, or a split board. We regret that we cannot accomodate NNN or "cross country" skis on patrol.

Please consult the Patrol Manual for a complete listing of required equipment, including required avalanche equipment, that you will be expected to bring: [[Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment]].

== Candidate Training ==

New members of TBSP pass through a candidate program before becoming members of the patrol. As part of this process, you will be certified in:
* NSP Introduction to Ski Patrol
* NSP Avalanche for the Professional Rescuer (Avalanche Level 1)
* NSP Advanced Mountain Travel and Rescue (MTR Level 2)

This training program can be completed in either one or two seasons:
* Candidates who complete the NSP Outdoor Emergency Care certification (medical course) before beginning the candidate program may take all three courses in a single season.
* Candidates who have not completed the NSP OEC certification before beginning the candidate program may take the Avalanche and Mountaineering courses in their first season, in addition to participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will be allowed into the Intro to Ski Patrol course in their second season, after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* It is also occasionally possible for qualified candidates to join the training program after the season has begun. These midseason candidates may take the Avalanche course in their first season, as well as participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will finish the training in their second season after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* We also welcome patrollers transferring to our patrol. Transfer patrollers with appropriate NSP certification can be waivered out of the MTR and Avalanche courses but are expected to participate in the ISP course during their candidate season.

Current certification in two-rescuer CPR (Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent) is a prerequisite for all candidates.
{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix S: Patrol Recruiting

2019-01-30T07:50:51Z

ChrisHaagen: /* How to arrange for a Ski Along */

== Patrol Recruiting ==

Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol is in search of eager candidates interested in join the patrol.

=== Ski Along With Us ===

[[Image:Markrip.jpg|thumb|right|300px|TBSP Patroller rips the powder on the East slope of Castle.]] The best way to get to know Tahoe Backcountry? Ski Along with us! TBSP invites members of the public interested in joining the patrol to come for a "Ski-Along" day during any regular Castle Peak patrol days.

Ski Along requests are subject to the discretion of the Mountain Manager. We are able to provide Ski Alongs to prospective patrol candidates on most days when we patrol, but request at least 5 days notice for prospective ski along candidates.

=== How to arrange for a Ski Along ===

Ski Alongs should be requested by filling out the form at [http://www.tbsp.org/skialong www.tbsp.org/skialong]. Ski Alongs must be requested at least 5 days in advance.

* Guests are required to sign a liability waiver prior to patrolling with TBSP [http://farwest.org/DocumentLibrary/NSP-FWDEventLiabilityReleaseForm071008.pdf NSP Event Release Form] from the [http://farwest.org/?page=DocumentLibrary/index.htm NSP Document Library]. Blank copies are also found in the Ops trailer black box. File these in the Patrol Reports binder.
* The guest must supply their full name, mailing address and phone number to the Mountain Manager.
* '''By Friday morning''': The Recruiting Officer or Mountain Manager must forward the guest's full name and mailing address to TBSP Operations (operations@tbsp.org).
* No more than two guests may visit with TBSP on any Ski-Along day.
* NSP members are encouraged to come out for a ski-along

=== Ski-Along Procedure ===
* Guests will patrol at Castle Peak, and only with a regular patrol team (not training, instruction, or “Challenging Terrain”).
* A guest may not bring or invite any other person (or dog) on patrol with TBSP, the only exception being for avalanche rescue dogs which are owned and have been trained by the guest.
* On the assigned patrol day, a guest shall meet TBSP at the Equipment Shed at 8:30 AM.
* A guest shall be expected to ski the same distance, duration, and terrain as the TBSP team, which may on occasion exceed six miles, 2000 feet of climbing, and 2000 feet of descent, with up to black-diamond difficulty, and any snow conditions, for a full day. It is the responsibility of the guest to be familiar with, and prepared for, such an effort.
* A guest will be accompanied by a radio-carrying TBSP patroller (to be assigned by the Team Leader) at all times while on patrol.
* Guests are not allowed to provide medical assistance, regardless of guest experience. TBSP patrollers shall take leadership of all incidents.
* Time (typically 30 – 60 minutes) will be provided as a lunch break.
* Return to the equipment shed typically occurs by shortly after sunset, but this is not guaranteed.
* Upon return to the TBSP Patrol Operations Center, all loaned equipment must be returned to TBSP in as good a condition as it was loaned out. Equipment to be returned may include avalanche transceivers, probe poles, ensolite foam pads, shovels, pack crosses, and Sno-Park permits. Report any lost or damaged equipment immediately to the Patrol Leader.
* TBSP’s patrolling season is roughly mid-December to third week of April, weekends only.

=== Required Personal Equipment ===

Accompanying a backcountry ski patrol will require 6-10 miles of cross country and 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss, and your equipment should be capable of doing this. We recommend sturdy downhill skis with AT or telemark bindings, or a split board. We regret that we cannot accomodate NNN or "cross country" skis on patrol.

Please consult the Patrol Manual for a complete listing of required equipment, including required avalanche equipment, that you will be expected to bring: [[Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment]].

== Candidate Training ==

New members of TBSP pass through a candidate program before becoming members of the patrol. As part of this process, you will be certified in:
* NSP Introduction to Ski Patrol
* NSP Avalanche for the Professional Rescuer (Avalanche Level 1)
* NSP Advanced Mountain Travel and Rescue (MTR Level 2)

This training program can be completed in either one or two seasons:
* Candidates who complete the NSP Outdoor Emergency Care certification (medical course) before beginning the candidate program may take all three courses in a single season.
* Candidates who have not completed the NSP OEC certification before beginning the candidate program may take the Avalanche and Mountaineering courses in their first season, in addition to participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will be allowed into the Intro to Ski Patrol course in their second season, after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* It is also occasionally possible for qualified candidates to join the training program after the season has begun. These midseason candidates may take the Avalanche course in their first season, as well as participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will finish the training in their second season after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* We also welcome patrollers transferring to our patrol. Transfer patrollers with appropriate NSP certification can be waivered out of the MTR and Avalanche courses but are expected to participate in the ISP course during their candidate season.

Current certification in two-rescuer CPR (Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent) is a prerequisite for all candidates.
{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix S: Patrol Recruiting

2019-01-30T07:49:57Z

ChrisHaagen: /* How to arrange for a Ski Along */

== Patrol Recruiting ==

Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol is in search of eager candidates interested in join the patrol.

=== Ski Along With Us ===

[[Image:Markrip.jpg|thumb|right|300px|TBSP Patroller rips the powder on the East slope of Castle.]] The best way to get to know Tahoe Backcountry? Ski Along with us! TBSP invites members of the public interested in joining the patrol to come for a "Ski-Along" day during any regular Castle Peak patrol days.

Ski Along requests are subject to the discretion of the Mountain Manager. We are able to provide Ski Alongs to prospective patrol candidates on most days when we patrol, but request at least 5 days notice for prospective ski along candidates.

=== How to arrange for a Ski Along ===

Ski Alongs should be requested by filling out the form at [http://www.tbsp.org/skialong www.tbsp.org/skialong]. Ski Alongs must be requested at least 5 days in advance.

* Guests are required to sign a liability waiver prior to patrolling with TBSP [http://farwest.org/DocumentLibrary/NSP-FWDEventLiabilityReleaseForm071008.pdf NSP Event Release Form] from the [http://farwest.org/?page=DocumentLibrary/index.htm NSP Document Library]. Blank copies are also found in the Ops trailer black box. File these in the Patrol Reports binder.
* The guest must supply their full name, mailing address and phone number to the Mountain Manager.
* '''By Friday morning''': The Mountain Manager must forward the guest's full name and mailing address to the Tahoe National Forest contact. On the email copy recruiter@tbsp.org and operations@tbsp.org.
* No more than two guests may visit with TBSP on any Ski-Along day.
* NSP members are encouraged to come out for a ski-along

=== Ski-Along Procedure ===
* Guests will patrol at Castle Peak, and only with a regular patrol team (not training, instruction, or “Challenging Terrain”).
* A guest may not bring or invite any other person (or dog) on patrol with TBSP, the only exception being for avalanche rescue dogs which are owned and have been trained by the guest.
* On the assigned patrol day, a guest shall meet TBSP at the Equipment Shed at 8:30 AM.
* A guest shall be expected to ski the same distance, duration, and terrain as the TBSP team, which may on occasion exceed six miles, 2000 feet of climbing, and 2000 feet of descent, with up to black-diamond difficulty, and any snow conditions, for a full day. It is the responsibility of the guest to be familiar with, and prepared for, such an effort.
* A guest will be accompanied by a radio-carrying TBSP patroller (to be assigned by the Team Leader) at all times while on patrol.
* Guests are not allowed to provide medical assistance, regardless of guest experience. TBSP patrollers shall take leadership of all incidents.
* Time (typically 30 – 60 minutes) will be provided as a lunch break.
* Return to the equipment shed typically occurs by shortly after sunset, but this is not guaranteed.
* Upon return to the TBSP Patrol Operations Center, all loaned equipment must be returned to TBSP in as good a condition as it was loaned out. Equipment to be returned may include avalanche transceivers, probe poles, ensolite foam pads, shovels, pack crosses, and Sno-Park permits. Report any lost or damaged equipment immediately to the Patrol Leader.
* TBSP’s patrolling season is roughly mid-December to third week of April, weekends only.

=== Required Personal Equipment ===

Accompanying a backcountry ski patrol will require 6-10 miles of cross country and 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss, and your equipment should be capable of doing this. We recommend sturdy downhill skis with AT or telemark bindings, or a split board. We regret that we cannot accomodate NNN or "cross country" skis on patrol.

Please consult the Patrol Manual for a complete listing of required equipment, including required avalanche equipment, that you will be expected to bring: [[Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment]].

== Candidate Training ==

New members of TBSP pass through a candidate program before becoming members of the patrol. As part of this process, you will be certified in:
* NSP Introduction to Ski Patrol
* NSP Avalanche for the Professional Rescuer (Avalanche Level 1)
* NSP Advanced Mountain Travel and Rescue (MTR Level 2)

This training program can be completed in either one or two seasons:
* Candidates who complete the NSP Outdoor Emergency Care certification (medical course) before beginning the candidate program may take all three courses in a single season.
* Candidates who have not completed the NSP OEC certification before beginning the candidate program may take the Avalanche and Mountaineering courses in their first season, in addition to participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will be allowed into the Intro to Ski Patrol course in their second season, after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* It is also occasionally possible for qualified candidates to join the training program after the season has begun. These midseason candidates may take the Avalanche course in their first season, as well as participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will finish the training in their second season after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* We also welcome patrollers transferring to our patrol. Transfer patrollers with appropriate NSP certification can be waivered out of the MTR and Avalanche courses but are expected to participate in the ISP course during their candidate season.

Current certification in two-rescuer CPR (Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent) is a prerequisite for all candidates.
{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment

2017-12-08T19:50:24Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Required Equipment for Patrollers, Candidates and Guests */

== Required Equipment for Patrollers, Candidates and Guests ==

Patrollers and guests (visiting patrollers and ski-along recruits) are required to have the following personal equipment when on patrol.

Patrollers and guests should have familiarity with their equipment before taking it out on patrol, and to be able to use this equipment independently. Regardless of experience level, don't use a patrol day as a day to try out new equipment for the first time. Take reasonable precautions to keep your equipment current and in good repair; inexperience and poor gear is a liability for other users and for your fellow patrollers.

National Ski Patrol candidates may be eligible for discounts on gear through the [http://store.nsp.org| NSP store].

=== Downhill Travel ===

A typical Tahoe Backcountry patrol day includes 6-10 miles of over-snow travel, with 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss. Sturdy downhill ski equipment is required. Properly fitted climbing skins are required. Adjustable poles are required for everyone, including snowboarders.

* Recommended Bindings
** Telemark binding with "free pivot" touring mode (recommended)
** AT or Dynafit binding (recommended)
** Touring Compatible Freeride Binding (recommended)
** Splitboard with internal and external metal edges
** Telemark Binding without tour mode

Snowshoes, edge-less approach skis, and edge-less splitboards: Efficient backcountry travel requires working as a team to break trail. Snowshoers and edgeless approach ski users often have a hard time using a skin track broken by skiers and end up having to break their own trail. These devices are highly discouraged for use on patrol, but may be acceptable under specific circumstances. Get approval from the mountain manager ahead of time if using such devices.

The following equipment is not permitted on patrol:
* NNN bindings - Unable to keep up with downhill travel required by patrols.
* Skate or Classic Nordic Skis - there are no groomed trails in the backcountry, and this equipment is not efficient for breaking trail
* Alpine Trekker or similar "Free heel Adapter" - Can be uncomfortable or fail under long distance travel.

=== Pack ===
The backpack itself should be large enough to accommodate the items mentioned below and approximately one-third of the [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]] carried by patrollers. Packs must have a volume of at least 30 liters; appropriate size will depend on your size and how you accommodate cold weather. Enough capacity to carry the equipment on this list, your personal gear (lunch, water, etc.) and a few items of patrol gear. Packs between 30 and 40 liters are ideal. A [http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/ski-packs/cirque-35-BD681192_cfg.html#cgid=packs&start=1| Black Diamond Cirque 35] or [http://www.patagonia.com/product/snowdrifter-pack-30-liters/48195.html?dwvar_48195_color=GJG&cgid=luggage-technical-packs#tile-4=&start=1&sz=24| Patagonia Snowdrifter 30L] pack are good examples of the size and type of pack many patrollers use. Packs should have attachment points for carrying skis or snowboards. Airbag packs are not required, but some patrollers use them. If you do decide to use an airbag pack, ensure that you have ample capacity for patrol equipment.

=== Avalanche Safety Equipment ===
Patrollers, candidates and guests are required to have this equipment even if they lack specific training in its use. Patrol can supply loaner equipment of avalanche gear.
# Avalanche Transciever: Each member must have a transceiver by the beginning of the second year on patrol. Patrol can supply loaners.
# Avalanche Probe: 250-300cm breakdown avalanche probe. Convertible ski pole/probes are not an appropriate substitute.
# Snow Shovel: Snow shovel with a metal blade. Lexan shovels are highly discouraged.

=== Navigation and Survival Equipment ===
# Map: [[Maps]] of the area being patrolled. Included in MTR and ISP course fees, and available for purchase from TBSP.
# Compass: preferably one which automatically adjusts for declination such as the Silva Ranger Type 15CL or Suunto MC 1D Professional. An integrated clinometer is also helpful for slope angle measurements.
# Water: At least one liter of water for personal use and to assist patients or dehydrated skiers. If sharing your bottle with others is distasteful, carry two smaller bottles, or a cup.
# Food: Your lunch, power bars, etc. Emergency food for patients is found in the Stove Module. See [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules]]
# Ensolite Pad: For sitting on during breaks. Should be 3/4 length or full length.
# Headlamp
# Knife, whistle, waterproof matches/fire starter
# P-cord (length of parachute cord)
# plastic bags or WAG bag for human waste disposal

=== Clothing ===
Use jacket, bibs, poncho, etc. for layering and weatherproofing yourself. These features are recommended:
# Armpit zips for comfort and excess heat removal
# Pants permitting maximum range of leg motion
# Sufficient number of layers to permit comfort in all environmental conditions

== Required Equipment for Patrollers and Candidates ==
This section describes required equipment for Patrollers and Candidates. Guests and Ski Alongs do not need to carry this equipment.

=== Individual First Aid Kit ===
Because much of the first-aid equipment we carry is contained in the Trauma Module described in [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]], the individual patroller's first aid kit is limited to the following, which should be contained in a small organized kit such as those obtainable from Outdoor Research or Adventure Medical:
* 1 CPR mask
* 1 space blanket
* 6 4in x 4in non-stick sterile dressings
* 2 4" Kling bandages
* 2 2" Kling bandages
* 2 Kotex pads
* several pair of latex examination gloves in your size
* 4 cravats
* assorted band-aids
* betadine swabs
* handi-wipes
* penlight
* 2-3 large safety pins
* several small plastic bags
* 1 zippered case for contents. The patrol offers both the OR zippered case and the contents for sale at wholesale cost.

=== Survival: Tarp ===
A small tarp with grommets for keeping patients warm and dry. Included in MTR course fees. Available for purchase from NSP.
 https://www.rei.com/product/407106/space-all-weather-blanket

=== Personal Sled Hauling and Rope Rescue Kit ===

Equipment for pulling the portable sled and running the rope kit. The patrol offers this item at wholesale cost.

* 20feet of 1" tubular webbing
* 20' of 6mm accessory cord
* 2 locking carabiners
* 18" Prusik loop (6mm acc. cord)
* small stuff sack for above items

== Required Equipment for Candidate Training and Patrol Refreshers ==

=== Splint ===
One SAM splint for OEC training. SAM splints for patient use are found in the Trauma Module (part of [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]]).

{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment

2017-12-08T19:48:44Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Pack */

== Required Equipment for Patrollers, Candidates and Guests ==

Patrollers and guests (visiting patrollers and ski-along recruits) are required to have the following personal equipment when on patrol.

Patrollers and guests should have familiarity with their equipment before taking it out on patrol, and to be able to use this equipment independently. Regardless of experience level, don't use a patrol day as a day to try out new equipment for the first time. Take reasonable precautions to keep your equipment current and in good repair; inexperience and poor gear is a liability for other users and for your fellow patrollers.

=== Downhill Travel ===

A typical Tahoe Backcountry patrol day includes 6-10 miles of over-snow travel, with 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss. Sturdy downhill ski equipment is required. Properly fitted climbing skins are required. Adjustable poles are required for everyone, including snowboarders.

* Recommended Bindings
** Telemark binding with "free pivot" touring mode (recommended)
** AT or Dynafit binding (recommended)
** Touring Compatible Freeride Binding (recommended)
** Splitboard with internal and external metal edges
** Telemark Binding without tour mode

Snowshoes, edge-less approach skis, and edge-less splitboards: Efficient backcountry travel requires working as a team to break trail. Snowshoers and edgeless approach ski users often have a hard time using a skin track broken by skiers and end up having to break their own trail. These devices are highly discouraged for use on patrol, but may be acceptable under specific circumstances. Get approval from the mountain manager ahead of time if using such devices.

The following equipment is not permitted on patrol:
* NNN bindings - Unable to keep up with downhill travel required by patrols.
* Skate or Classic Nordic Skis - there are no groomed trails in the backcountry, and this equipment is not efficient for breaking trail
* Alpine Trekker or similar "Free heel Adapter" - Can be uncomfortable or fail under long distance travel.

=== Pack ===
The backpack itself should be large enough to accommodate the items mentioned below and approximately one-third of the [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]] carried by patrollers. Packs must have a volume of at least 30 liters; appropriate size will depend on your size and how you accommodate cold weather. Enough capacity to carry the equipment on this list, your personal gear (lunch, water, etc.) and a few items of patrol gear. Packs between 30 and 40 liters are ideal. A [http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/ski-packs/cirque-35-BD681192_cfg.html#cgid=packs&start=1| Black Diamond Cirque 35] or [http://www.patagonia.com/product/snowdrifter-pack-30-liters/48195.html?dwvar_48195_color=GJG&cgid=luggage-technical-packs#tile-4=&start=1&sz=24| Patagonia Snowdrifter 30L] pack are good examples of the size and type of pack many patrollers use. Packs should have attachment points for carrying skis or snowboards. Airbag packs are not required, but some patrollers use them. If you do decide to use an airbag pack, ensure that you have ample capacity for patrol equipment.

=== Avalanche Safety Equipment ===
Patrollers, candidates and guests are required to have this equipment even if they lack specific training in its use. Patrol can supply loaner equipment of avalanche gear.
# Avalanche Transciever: Each member must have a transceiver by the beginning of the second year on patrol. Patrol can supply loaners.
# Avalanche Probe: 250-300cm breakdown avalanche probe. Convertible ski pole/probes are not an appropriate substitute.
# Snow Shovel: Snow shovel with a metal blade. Lexan shovels are highly discouraged.

=== Navigation and Survival Equipment ===
# Map: [[Maps]] of the area being patrolled. Included in MTR and ISP course fees, and available for purchase from TBSP.
# Compass: preferably one which automatically adjusts for declination such as the Silva Ranger Type 15CL or Suunto MC 1D Professional. An integrated clinometer is also helpful for slope angle measurements.
# Water: At least one liter of water for personal use and to assist patients or dehydrated skiers. If sharing your bottle with others is distasteful, carry two smaller bottles, or a cup.
# Food: Your lunch, power bars, etc. Emergency food for patients is found in the Stove Module. See [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules]]
# Ensolite Pad: For sitting on during breaks. Should be 3/4 length or full length.
# Headlamp
# Knife, whistle, waterproof matches/fire starter
# P-cord (length of parachute cord)
# plastic bags or WAG bag for human waste disposal

=== Clothing ===
Use jacket, bibs, poncho, etc. for layering and weatherproofing yourself. These features are recommended:
# Armpit zips for comfort and excess heat removal
# Pants permitting maximum range of leg motion
# Sufficient number of layers to permit comfort in all environmental conditions

== Required Equipment for Patrollers and Candidates ==
This section describes required equipment for Patrollers and Candidates. Guests and Ski Alongs do not need to carry this equipment.

=== Individual First Aid Kit ===
Because much of the first-aid equipment we carry is contained in the Trauma Module described in [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]], the individual patroller's first aid kit is limited to the following, which should be contained in a small organized kit such as those obtainable from Outdoor Research or Adventure Medical:
* 1 CPR mask
* 1 space blanket
* 6 4in x 4in non-stick sterile dressings
* 2 4" Kling bandages
* 2 2" Kling bandages
* 2 Kotex pads
* several pair of latex examination gloves in your size
* 4 cravats
* assorted band-aids
* betadine swabs
* handi-wipes
* penlight
* 2-3 large safety pins
* several small plastic bags
* 1 zippered case for contents. The patrol offers both the OR zippered case and the contents for sale at wholesale cost.

=== Survival: Tarp ===
A small tarp with grommets for keeping patients warm and dry. Included in MTR course fees. Available for purchase from NSP.
 https://www.rei.com/product/407106/space-all-weather-blanket

=== Personal Sled Hauling and Rope Rescue Kit ===

Equipment for pulling the portable sled and running the rope kit. The patrol offers this item at wholesale cost.

* 20feet of 1" tubular webbing
* 20' of 6mm accessory cord
* 2 locking carabiners
* 18" Prusik loop (6mm acc. cord)
* small stuff sack for above items

== Required Equipment for Candidate Training and Patrol Refreshers ==

=== Splint ===
One SAM splint for OEC training. SAM splints for patient use are found in the Trauma Module (part of [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]]).

{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment

2017-12-08T19:47:52Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Pack */

== Required Equipment for Patrollers, Candidates and Guests ==

Patrollers and guests (visiting patrollers and ski-along recruits) are required to have the following personal equipment when on patrol.

Patrollers and guests should have familiarity with their equipment before taking it out on patrol, and to be able to use this equipment independently. Regardless of experience level, don't use a patrol day as a day to try out new equipment for the first time. Take reasonable precautions to keep your equipment current and in good repair; inexperience and poor gear is a liability for other users and for your fellow patrollers.

=== Downhill Travel ===

A typical Tahoe Backcountry patrol day includes 6-10 miles of over-snow travel, with 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss. Sturdy downhill ski equipment is required. Properly fitted climbing skins are required. Adjustable poles are required for everyone, including snowboarders.

* Recommended Bindings
** Telemark binding with "free pivot" touring mode (recommended)
** AT or Dynafit binding (recommended)
** Touring Compatible Freeride Binding (recommended)
** Splitboard with internal and external metal edges
** Telemark Binding without tour mode

Snowshoes, edge-less approach skis, and edge-less splitboards: Efficient backcountry travel requires working as a team to break trail. Snowshoers and edgeless approach ski users often have a hard time using a skin track broken by skiers and end up having to break their own trail. These devices are highly discouraged for use on patrol, but may be acceptable under specific circumstances. Get approval from the mountain manager ahead of time if using such devices.

The following equipment is not permitted on patrol:
* NNN bindings - Unable to keep up with downhill travel required by patrols.
* Skate or Classic Nordic Skis - there are no groomed trails in the backcountry, and this equipment is not efficient for breaking trail
* Alpine Trekker or similar "Free heel Adapter" - Can be uncomfortable or fail under long distance travel.

=== Pack ===
The backpack itself should be large enough to accommodate the items mentioned below and approximately one-third of the [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]] carried by patrollers. Packs must have a volume of at least 30 liters; appropriate size will depend on your size and how you accommodate cold weather. Enough capacity to carry the equipment on this list, your personal gear (lunch, water, etc.) and a few items of patrol gear. Packs between 30 and 40 liters are ideal. A [http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/ski-packs/cirque-35-BD681192_cfg.html#cgid=packs&start=1|Black Diamond Cirque 35] or [[http://www.patagonia.com/product/snowdrifter-pack-30-liters/48195.html?dwvar_48195_color=GJG&cgid=luggage-technical-packs#tile-4=&start=1&sz=24|Patagonia Snowdrifter 30L]] pack are good examples of the size and type of pack many patrollers use. Packs should have attachment points for carrying skis or snowboards. Airbag packs are not required, but some patrollers use them. If you do decide to use an airbag pack, ensure that you have ample capacity for patrol equipment.

=== Avalanche Safety Equipment ===
Patrollers, candidates and guests are required to have this equipment even if they lack specific training in its use. Patrol can supply loaner equipment of avalanche gear.
# Avalanche Transciever: Each member must have a transceiver by the beginning of the second year on patrol. Patrol can supply loaners.
# Avalanche Probe: 250-300cm breakdown avalanche probe. Convertible ski pole/probes are not an appropriate substitute.
# Snow Shovel: Snow shovel with a metal blade. Lexan shovels are highly discouraged.

=== Navigation and Survival Equipment ===
# Map: [[Maps]] of the area being patrolled. Included in MTR and ISP course fees, and available for purchase from TBSP.
# Compass: preferably one which automatically adjusts for declination such as the Silva Ranger Type 15CL or Suunto MC 1D Professional. An integrated clinometer is also helpful for slope angle measurements.
# Water: At least one liter of water for personal use and to assist patients or dehydrated skiers. If sharing your bottle with others is distasteful, carry two smaller bottles, or a cup.
# Food: Your lunch, power bars, etc. Emergency food for patients is found in the Stove Module. See [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules]]
# Ensolite Pad: For sitting on during breaks. Should be 3/4 length or full length.
# Headlamp
# Knife, whistle, waterproof matches/fire starter
# P-cord (length of parachute cord)
# plastic bags or WAG bag for human waste disposal

=== Clothing ===
Use jacket, bibs, poncho, etc. for layering and weatherproofing yourself. These features are recommended:
# Armpit zips for comfort and excess heat removal
# Pants permitting maximum range of leg motion
# Sufficient number of layers to permit comfort in all environmental conditions

== Required Equipment for Patrollers and Candidates ==
This section describes required equipment for Patrollers and Candidates. Guests and Ski Alongs do not need to carry this equipment.

=== Individual First Aid Kit ===
Because much of the first-aid equipment we carry is contained in the Trauma Module described in [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]], the individual patroller's first aid kit is limited to the following, which should be contained in a small organized kit such as those obtainable from Outdoor Research or Adventure Medical:
* 1 CPR mask
* 1 space blanket
* 6 4in x 4in non-stick sterile dressings
* 2 4" Kling bandages
* 2 2" Kling bandages
* 2 Kotex pads
* several pair of latex examination gloves in your size
* 4 cravats
* assorted band-aids
* betadine swabs
* handi-wipes
* penlight
* 2-3 large safety pins
* several small plastic bags
* 1 zippered case for contents. The patrol offers both the OR zippered case and the contents for sale at wholesale cost.

=== Survival: Tarp ===
A small tarp with grommets for keeping patients warm and dry. Included in MTR course fees. Available for purchase from NSP.
 https://www.rei.com/product/407106/space-all-weather-blanket

=== Personal Sled Hauling and Rope Rescue Kit ===

Equipment for pulling the portable sled and running the rope kit. The patrol offers this item at wholesale cost.

* 20feet of 1" tubular webbing
* 20' of 6mm accessory cord
* 2 locking carabiners
* 18" Prusik loop (6mm acc. cord)
* small stuff sack for above items

== Required Equipment for Candidate Training and Patrol Refreshers ==

=== Splint ===
One SAM splint for OEC training. SAM splints for patient use are found in the Trauma Module (part of [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]]).

{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment

2017-12-08T19:47:24Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Pack */

== Required Equipment for Patrollers, Candidates and Guests ==

Patrollers and guests (visiting patrollers and ski-along recruits) are required to have the following personal equipment when on patrol.

Patrollers and guests should have familiarity with their equipment before taking it out on patrol, and to be able to use this equipment independently. Regardless of experience level, don't use a patrol day as a day to try out new equipment for the first time. Take reasonable precautions to keep your equipment current and in good repair; inexperience and poor gear is a liability for other users and for your fellow patrollers.

=== Downhill Travel ===

A typical Tahoe Backcountry patrol day includes 6-10 miles of over-snow travel, with 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss. Sturdy downhill ski equipment is required. Properly fitted climbing skins are required. Adjustable poles are required for everyone, including snowboarders.

* Recommended Bindings
** Telemark binding with "free pivot" touring mode (recommended)
** AT or Dynafit binding (recommended)
** Touring Compatible Freeride Binding (recommended)
** Splitboard with internal and external metal edges
** Telemark Binding without tour mode

Snowshoes, edge-less approach skis, and edge-less splitboards: Efficient backcountry travel requires working as a team to break trail. Snowshoers and edgeless approach ski users often have a hard time using a skin track broken by skiers and end up having to break their own trail. These devices are highly discouraged for use on patrol, but may be acceptable under specific circumstances. Get approval from the mountain manager ahead of time if using such devices.

The following equipment is not permitted on patrol:
* NNN bindings - Unable to keep up with downhill travel required by patrols.
* Skate or Classic Nordic Skis - there are no groomed trails in the backcountry, and this equipment is not efficient for breaking trail
* Alpine Trekker or similar "Free heel Adapter" - Can be uncomfortable or fail under long distance travel.

=== Pack ===
The backpack itself should be large enough to accommodate the items mentioned below and approximately one-third of the [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]] carried by patrollers. Packs must have a volume of at least 30 liters; appropriate size will depend on your size and how you accommodate cold weather. Enough capacity to carry the equipment on this list, your personal gear (lunch, water, etc.) and a few items of patrol gear. Packs between 30 and 40 liters are ideal. A [[http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/ski-packs/cirque-35-BD681192_cfg.html#cgid=packs&start=1|Black Diamond Cirque 35]] or [[http://www.patagonia.com/product/snowdrifter-pack-30-liters/48195.html?dwvar_48195_color=GJG&cgid=luggage-technical-packs#tile-4=&start=1&sz=24|Patagonia Snowdrifter 30L]] pack are good examples of the size and type of pack many patrollers use. Packs should have attachment points for carrying skis or snowboards. Airbag packs are not required, but some patrollers use them. If you do decide to use an airbag pack, ensure that you have ample capacity for patrol equipment.

=== Avalanche Safety Equipment ===
Patrollers, candidates and guests are required to have this equipment even if they lack specific training in its use. Patrol can supply loaner equipment of avalanche gear.
# Avalanche Transciever: Each member must have a transceiver by the beginning of the second year on patrol. Patrol can supply loaners.
# Avalanche Probe: 250-300cm breakdown avalanche probe. Convertible ski pole/probes are not an appropriate substitute.
# Snow Shovel: Snow shovel with a metal blade. Lexan shovels are highly discouraged.

=== Navigation and Survival Equipment ===
# Map: [[Maps]] of the area being patrolled. Included in MTR and ISP course fees, and available for purchase from TBSP.
# Compass: preferably one which automatically adjusts for declination such as the Silva Ranger Type 15CL or Suunto MC 1D Professional. An integrated clinometer is also helpful for slope angle measurements.
# Water: At least one liter of water for personal use and to assist patients or dehydrated skiers. If sharing your bottle with others is distasteful, carry two smaller bottles, or a cup.
# Food: Your lunch, power bars, etc. Emergency food for patients is found in the Stove Module. See [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules]]
# Ensolite Pad: For sitting on during breaks. Should be 3/4 length or full length.
# Headlamp
# Knife, whistle, waterproof matches/fire starter
# P-cord (length of parachute cord)
# plastic bags or WAG bag for human waste disposal

=== Clothing ===
Use jacket, bibs, poncho, etc. for layering and weatherproofing yourself. These features are recommended:
# Armpit zips for comfort and excess heat removal
# Pants permitting maximum range of leg motion
# Sufficient number of layers to permit comfort in all environmental conditions

== Required Equipment for Patrollers and Candidates ==
This section describes required equipment for Patrollers and Candidates. Guests and Ski Alongs do not need to carry this equipment.

=== Individual First Aid Kit ===
Because much of the first-aid equipment we carry is contained in the Trauma Module described in [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]], the individual patroller's first aid kit is limited to the following, which should be contained in a small organized kit such as those obtainable from Outdoor Research or Adventure Medical:
* 1 CPR mask
* 1 space blanket
* 6 4in x 4in non-stick sterile dressings
* 2 4" Kling bandages
* 2 2" Kling bandages
* 2 Kotex pads
* several pair of latex examination gloves in your size
* 4 cravats
* assorted band-aids
* betadine swabs
* handi-wipes
* penlight
* 2-3 large safety pins
* several small plastic bags
* 1 zippered case for contents. The patrol offers both the OR zippered case and the contents for sale at wholesale cost.

=== Survival: Tarp ===
A small tarp with grommets for keeping patients warm and dry. Included in MTR course fees. Available for purchase from NSP.
 https://www.rei.com/product/407106/space-all-weather-blanket

=== Personal Sled Hauling and Rope Rescue Kit ===

Equipment for pulling the portable sled and running the rope kit. The patrol offers this item at wholesale cost.

* 20feet of 1" tubular webbing
* 20' of 6mm accessory cord
* 2 locking carabiners
* 18" Prusik loop (6mm acc. cord)
* small stuff sack for above items

== Required Equipment for Candidate Training and Patrol Refreshers ==

=== Splint ===
One SAM splint for OEC training. SAM splints for patient use are found in the Trauma Module (part of [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]]).

{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment

2017-12-08T19:41:33Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Splint */

== Required Equipment for Patrollers, Candidates and Guests ==

Patrollers and guests (visiting patrollers and ski-along recruits) are required to have the following personal equipment when on patrol.

Patrollers and guests should have familiarity with their equipment before taking it out on patrol, and to be able to use this equipment independently. Regardless of experience level, don't use a patrol day as a day to try out new equipment for the first time. Take reasonable precautions to keep your equipment current and in good repair; inexperience and poor gear is a liability for other users and for your fellow patrollers.

=== Downhill Travel ===

A typical Tahoe Backcountry patrol day includes 6-10 miles of over-snow travel, with 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss. Sturdy downhill ski equipment is required. Properly fitted climbing skins are required. Adjustable poles are required for everyone, including snowboarders.

* Recommended Bindings
** Telemark binding with "free pivot" touring mode (recommended)
** AT or Dynafit binding (recommended)
** Touring Compatible Freeride Binding (recommended)
** Splitboard with internal and external metal edges
** Telemark Binding without tour mode

Snowshoes, edge-less approach skis, and edge-less splitboards: Efficient backcountry travel requires working as a team to break trail. Snowshoers and edgeless approach ski users often have a hard time using a skin track broken by skiers and end up having to break their own trail. These devices are highly discouraged for use on patrol, but may be acceptable under specific circumstances. Get approval from the mountain manager ahead of time if using such devices.

The following equipment is not permitted on patrol:
* NNN bindings - Unable to keep up with downhill travel required by patrols.
* Skate or Classic Nordic Skis - there are no groomed trails in the backcountry, and this equipment is not efficient for breaking trail
* Alpine Trekker or similar "Free heel Adapter" - Can be uncomfortable or fail under long distance travel.

=== Pack ===
The backpack itself should be large enough to accommodate the items mentioned below and approximately one-third of the [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]] carried by patrollers. Packs must have a volume of at least 30 liters; appropriate size will depend on your size and how you accommodate cold weather. Enough capacity to carry the equipment on this list, your personal gear (lunch, water, etc.) and a few items of patrol gear. Packs between 30 and 40 liters are ideal. A Dana Designs Bomb Pack is a good example of the size and type of pack many patrollers use. Packs should have attachment points for carrying skis or snowboards.

=== Avalanche Safety Equipment ===
Patrollers, candidates and guests are required to have this equipment even if they lack specific training in its use. Patrol can supply loaner equipment of avalanche gear.
# Avalanche Transciever: Each member must have a transceiver by the beginning of the second year on patrol. Patrol can supply loaners.
# Avalanche Probe: 250-300cm breakdown avalanche probe. Convertible ski pole/probes are not an appropriate substitute.
# Snow Shovel: Snow shovel with a metal blade. Lexan shovels are highly discouraged.

=== Navigation and Survival Equipment ===
# Map: [[Maps]] of the area being patrolled. Included in MTR and ISP course fees, and available for purchase from TBSP.
# Compass: preferably one which automatically adjusts for declination such as the Silva Ranger Type 15CL or Suunto MC 1D Professional. An integrated clinometer is also helpful for slope angle measurements.
# Water: At least one liter of water for personal use and to assist patients or dehydrated skiers. If sharing your bottle with others is distasteful, carry two smaller bottles, or a cup.
# Food: Your lunch, power bars, etc. Emergency food for patients is found in the Stove Module. See [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules]]
# Ensolite Pad: For sitting on during breaks. Should be 3/4 length or full length.
# Headlamp
# Knife, whistle, waterproof matches/fire starter
# P-cord (length of parachute cord)
# plastic bags or WAG bag for human waste disposal

=== Clothing ===
Use jacket, bibs, poncho, etc. for layering and weatherproofing yourself. These features are recommended:
# Armpit zips for comfort and excess heat removal
# Pants permitting maximum range of leg motion
# Sufficient number of layers to permit comfort in all environmental conditions

== Required Equipment for Patrollers and Candidates ==
This section describes required equipment for Patrollers and Candidates. Guests and Ski Alongs do not need to carry this equipment.

=== Individual First Aid Kit ===
Because much of the first-aid equipment we carry is contained in the Trauma Module described in [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]], the individual patroller's first aid kit is limited to the following, which should be contained in a small organized kit such as those obtainable from Outdoor Research or Adventure Medical:
* 1 CPR mask
* 1 space blanket
* 6 4in x 4in non-stick sterile dressings
* 2 4" Kling bandages
* 2 2" Kling bandages
* 2 Kotex pads
* several pair of latex examination gloves in your size
* 4 cravats
* assorted band-aids
* betadine swabs
* handi-wipes
* penlight
* 2-3 large safety pins
* several small plastic bags
* 1 zippered case for contents. The patrol offers both the OR zippered case and the contents for sale at wholesale cost.

=== Survival: Tarp ===
A small tarp with grommets for keeping patients warm and dry. Included in MTR course fees. Available for purchase from NSP.
 https://www.rei.com/product/407106/space-all-weather-blanket

=== Personal Sled Hauling and Rope Rescue Kit ===

Equipment for pulling the portable sled and running the rope kit. The patrol offers this item at wholesale cost.

* 20feet of 1" tubular webbing
* 20' of 6mm accessory cord
* 2 locking carabiners
* 18" Prusik loop (6mm acc. cord)
* small stuff sack for above items

== Required Equipment for Candidate Training and Patrol Refreshers ==

=== Splint ===
One SAM splint for OEC training. SAM splints for patient use are found in the Trauma Module (part of [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]]).

{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment

2017-12-08T19:41:15Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Individual First Aid Kit */

== Required Equipment for Patrollers, Candidates and Guests ==

Patrollers and guests (visiting patrollers and ski-along recruits) are required to have the following personal equipment when on patrol.

Patrollers and guests should have familiarity with their equipment before taking it out on patrol, and to be able to use this equipment independently. Regardless of experience level, don't use a patrol day as a day to try out new equipment for the first time. Take reasonable precautions to keep your equipment current and in good repair; inexperience and poor gear is a liability for other users and for your fellow patrollers.

=== Downhill Travel ===

A typical Tahoe Backcountry patrol day includes 6-10 miles of over-snow travel, with 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss. Sturdy downhill ski equipment is required. Properly fitted climbing skins are required. Adjustable poles are required for everyone, including snowboarders.

* Recommended Bindings
** Telemark binding with "free pivot" touring mode (recommended)
** AT or Dynafit binding (recommended)
** Touring Compatible Freeride Binding (recommended)
** Splitboard with internal and external metal edges
** Telemark Binding without tour mode

Snowshoes, edge-less approach skis, and edge-less splitboards: Efficient backcountry travel requires working as a team to break trail. Snowshoers and edgeless approach ski users often have a hard time using a skin track broken by skiers and end up having to break their own trail. These devices are highly discouraged for use on patrol, but may be acceptable under specific circumstances. Get approval from the mountain manager ahead of time if using such devices.

The following equipment is not permitted on patrol:
* NNN bindings - Unable to keep up with downhill travel required by patrols.
* Skate or Classic Nordic Skis - there are no groomed trails in the backcountry, and this equipment is not efficient for breaking trail
* Alpine Trekker or similar "Free heel Adapter" - Can be uncomfortable or fail under long distance travel.

=== Pack ===
The backpack itself should be large enough to accommodate the items mentioned below and approximately one-third of the [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]] carried by patrollers. Packs must have a volume of at least 30 liters; appropriate size will depend on your size and how you accommodate cold weather. Enough capacity to carry the equipment on this list, your personal gear (lunch, water, etc.) and a few items of patrol gear. Packs between 30 and 40 liters are ideal. A Dana Designs Bomb Pack is a good example of the size and type of pack many patrollers use. Packs should have attachment points for carrying skis or snowboards.

=== Avalanche Safety Equipment ===
Patrollers, candidates and guests are required to have this equipment even if they lack specific training in its use. Patrol can supply loaner equipment of avalanche gear.
# Avalanche Transciever: Each member must have a transceiver by the beginning of the second year on patrol. Patrol can supply loaners.
# Avalanche Probe: 250-300cm breakdown avalanche probe. Convertible ski pole/probes are not an appropriate substitute.
# Snow Shovel: Snow shovel with a metal blade. Lexan shovels are highly discouraged.

=== Navigation and Survival Equipment ===
# Map: [[Maps]] of the area being patrolled. Included in MTR and ISP course fees, and available for purchase from TBSP.
# Compass: preferably one which automatically adjusts for declination such as the Silva Ranger Type 15CL or Suunto MC 1D Professional. An integrated clinometer is also helpful for slope angle measurements.
# Water: At least one liter of water for personal use and to assist patients or dehydrated skiers. If sharing your bottle with others is distasteful, carry two smaller bottles, or a cup.
# Food: Your lunch, power bars, etc. Emergency food for patients is found in the Stove Module. See [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules]]
# Ensolite Pad: For sitting on during breaks. Should be 3/4 length or full length.
# Headlamp
# Knife, whistle, waterproof matches/fire starter
# P-cord (length of parachute cord)
# plastic bags or WAG bag for human waste disposal

=== Clothing ===
Use jacket, bibs, poncho, etc. for layering and weatherproofing yourself. These features are recommended:
# Armpit zips for comfort and excess heat removal
# Pants permitting maximum range of leg motion
# Sufficient number of layers to permit comfort in all environmental conditions

== Required Equipment for Patrollers and Candidates ==
This section describes required equipment for Patrollers and Candidates. Guests and Ski Alongs do not need to carry this equipment.

=== Individual First Aid Kit ===
Because much of the first-aid equipment we carry is contained in the Trauma Module described in [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]], the individual patroller's first aid kit is limited to the following, which should be contained in a small organized kit such as those obtainable from Outdoor Research or Adventure Medical:
* 1 CPR mask
* 1 space blanket
* 6 4in x 4in non-stick sterile dressings
* 2 4" Kling bandages
* 2 2" Kling bandages
* 2 Kotex pads
* several pair of latex examination gloves in your size
* 4 cravats
* assorted band-aids
* betadine swabs
* handi-wipes
* penlight
* 2-3 large safety pins
* several small plastic bags
* 1 zippered case for contents. The patrol offers both the OR zippered case and the contents for sale at wholesale cost.

=== Survival: Tarp ===
A small tarp with grommets for keeping patients warm and dry. Included in MTR course fees. Available for purchase from NSP.
 https://www.rei.com/product/407106/space-all-weather-blanket

=== Personal Sled Hauling and Rope Rescue Kit ===

Equipment for pulling the portable sled and running the rope kit. The patrol offers this item at wholesale cost.

* 20feet of 1" tubular webbing
* 20' of 6mm accessory cord
* 2 locking carabiners
* 18" Prusik loop (6mm acc. cord)
* small stuff sack for above items

== Required Equipment for Candidate Training and Patrol Refreshers ==

=== Splint ===
One SAM splint for OEC training. SAM splints for patient use are found in the Trauma Module (part of [[Modular Equipment]]).

{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment

2017-12-08T19:40:37Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Pack */

== Required Equipment for Patrollers, Candidates and Guests ==

Patrollers and guests (visiting patrollers and ski-along recruits) are required to have the following personal equipment when on patrol.

Patrollers and guests should have familiarity with their equipment before taking it out on patrol, and to be able to use this equipment independently. Regardless of experience level, don't use a patrol day as a day to try out new equipment for the first time. Take reasonable precautions to keep your equipment current and in good repair; inexperience and poor gear is a liability for other users and for your fellow patrollers.

=== Downhill Travel ===

A typical Tahoe Backcountry patrol day includes 6-10 miles of over-snow travel, with 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss. Sturdy downhill ski equipment is required. Properly fitted climbing skins are required. Adjustable poles are required for everyone, including snowboarders.

* Recommended Bindings
** Telemark binding with "free pivot" touring mode (recommended)
** AT or Dynafit binding (recommended)
** Touring Compatible Freeride Binding (recommended)
** Splitboard with internal and external metal edges
** Telemark Binding without tour mode

Snowshoes, edge-less approach skis, and edge-less splitboards: Efficient backcountry travel requires working as a team to break trail. Snowshoers and edgeless approach ski users often have a hard time using a skin track broken by skiers and end up having to break their own trail. These devices are highly discouraged for use on patrol, but may be acceptable under specific circumstances. Get approval from the mountain manager ahead of time if using such devices.

The following equipment is not permitted on patrol:
* NNN bindings - Unable to keep up with downhill travel required by patrols.
* Skate or Classic Nordic Skis - there are no groomed trails in the backcountry, and this equipment is not efficient for breaking trail
* Alpine Trekker or similar "Free heel Adapter" - Can be uncomfortable or fail under long distance travel.

=== Pack ===
The backpack itself should be large enough to accommodate the items mentioned below and approximately one-third of the [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules|modular equipment]] carried by patrollers. Packs must have a volume of at least 30 liters; appropriate size will depend on your size and how you accommodate cold weather. Enough capacity to carry the equipment on this list, your personal gear (lunch, water, etc.) and a few items of patrol gear. Packs between 30 and 40 liters are ideal. A Dana Designs Bomb Pack is a good example of the size and type of pack many patrollers use. Packs should have attachment points for carrying skis or snowboards.

=== Avalanche Safety Equipment ===
Patrollers, candidates and guests are required to have this equipment even if they lack specific training in its use. Patrol can supply loaner equipment of avalanche gear.
# Avalanche Transciever: Each member must have a transceiver by the beginning of the second year on patrol. Patrol can supply loaners.
# Avalanche Probe: 250-300cm breakdown avalanche probe. Convertible ski pole/probes are not an appropriate substitute.
# Snow Shovel: Snow shovel with a metal blade. Lexan shovels are highly discouraged.

=== Navigation and Survival Equipment ===
# Map: [[Maps]] of the area being patrolled. Included in MTR and ISP course fees, and available for purchase from TBSP.
# Compass: preferably one which automatically adjusts for declination such as the Silva Ranger Type 15CL or Suunto MC 1D Professional. An integrated clinometer is also helpful for slope angle measurements.
# Water: At least one liter of water for personal use and to assist patients or dehydrated skiers. If sharing your bottle with others is distasteful, carry two smaller bottles, or a cup.
# Food: Your lunch, power bars, etc. Emergency food for patients is found in the Stove Module. See [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules]]
# Ensolite Pad: For sitting on during breaks. Should be 3/4 length or full length.
# Headlamp
# Knife, whistle, waterproof matches/fire starter
# P-cord (length of parachute cord)
# plastic bags or WAG bag for human waste disposal

=== Clothing ===
Use jacket, bibs, poncho, etc. for layering and weatherproofing yourself. These features are recommended:
# Armpit zips for comfort and excess heat removal
# Pants permitting maximum range of leg motion
# Sufficient number of layers to permit comfort in all environmental conditions

== Required Equipment for Patrollers and Candidates ==
This section describes required equipment for Patrollers and Candidates. Guests and Ski Alongs do not need to carry this equipment.

=== Individual First Aid Kit ===
Because much of the first-aid equipment we carry is contained in the Trauma Module described in [[Modular Equipment]], the individual patroller's first aid kit is limited to the following, which should be contained in a small organized kit such as those obtainable from Outdoor Research or Adventure Medical:
* 1 CPR mask
* 1 space blanket
* 6 4in x 4in non-stick sterile dressings
* 2 4" Kling bandages
* 2 2" Kling bandages
* 2 Kotex pads
* several pair of latex examination gloves in your size
* 4 cravats
* assorted band-aids
* betadine swabs
* handi-wipes
* penlight
* 2-3 large safety pins
* several small plastic bags
* 1 zippered case for contents. The patrol offers both the OR zippered case and the contents for sale at wholesale cost.

=== Survival: Tarp ===
A small tarp with grommets for keeping patients warm and dry. Included in MTR course fees. Available for purchase from NSP.
 https://www.rei.com/product/407106/space-all-weather-blanket

=== Personal Sled Hauling and Rope Rescue Kit ===

Equipment for pulling the portable sled and running the rope kit. The patrol offers this item at wholesale cost.

* 20feet of 1" tubular webbing
* 20' of 6mm accessory cord
* 2 locking carabiners
* 18" Prusik loop (6mm acc. cord)
* small stuff sack for above items

== Required Equipment for Candidate Training and Patrol Refreshers ==

=== Splint ===
One SAM splint for OEC training. SAM splints for patient use are found in the Trauma Module (part of [[Modular Equipment]]).

{{PatrolManual}}

Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment

2017-12-08T19:39:42Z

ChrisHaagen: /* Pack */

== Required Equipment for Patrollers, Candidates and Guests ==

Patrollers and guests (visiting patrollers and ski-along recruits) are required to have the following personal equipment when on patrol.

Patrollers and guests should have familiarity with their equipment before taking it out on patrol, and to be able to use this equipment independently. Regardless of experience level, don't use a patrol day as a day to try out new equipment for the first time. Take reasonable precautions to keep your equipment current and in good repair; inexperience and poor gear is a liability for other users and for your fellow patrollers.

=== Downhill Travel ===

A typical Tahoe Backcountry patrol day includes 6-10 miles of over-snow travel, with 1500-2000' of elevation gain and loss. Sturdy downhill ski equipment is required. Properly fitted climbing skins are required. Adjustable poles are required for everyone, including snowboarders.

* Recommended Bindings
** Telemark binding with "free pivot" touring mode (recommended)
** AT or Dynafit binding (recommended)
** Touring Compatible Freeride Binding (recommended)
** Splitboard with internal and external metal edges
** Telemark Binding without tour mode

Snowshoes, edge-less approach skis, and edge-less splitboards: Efficient backcountry travel requires working as a team to break trail. Snowshoers and edgeless approach ski users often have a hard time using a skin track broken by skiers and end up having to break their own trail. These devices are highly discouraged for use on patrol, but may be acceptable under specific circumstances. Get approval from the mountain manager ahead of time if using such devices.

The following equipment is not permitted on patrol:
* NNN bindings - Unable to keep up with downhill travel required by patrols.
* Skate or Classic Nordic Skis - there are no groomed trails in the backcountry, and this equipment is not efficient for breaking trail
* Alpine Trekker or similar "Free heel Adapter" - Can be uncomfortable or fail under long distance travel.

=== Pack ===
The backpack itself should be large enough to accommodate the items mentioned below and approximately one-third of the [[Modular Equipment:Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules]] carried by patrollers. Packs must have a volume of at least 30 liters; appropriate size will depend on your size and how you accommodate cold weather. Enough capacity to carry the equipment on this list, your personal gear (lunch, water, etc.) and a few items of patrol gear. Packs between 30 and 40 liters are ideal. A Dana Designs Bomb Pack is a good example of the size and type of pack many patrollers use. Packs should have attachment points for carrying skis or snowboards.

=== Avalanche Safety Equipment ===
Patrollers, candidates and guests are required to have this equipment even if they lack specific training in its use. Patrol can supply loaner equipment of avalanche gear.
# Avalanche Transciever: Each member must have a transceiver by the beginning of the second year on patrol. Patrol can supply loaners.
# Avalanche Probe: 250-300cm breakdown avalanche probe. Convertible ski pole/probes are not an appropriate substitute.
# Snow Shovel: Snow shovel with a metal blade. Lexan shovels are highly discouraged.

=== Navigation and Survival Equipment ===
# Map: [[Maps]] of the area being patrolled. Included in MTR and ISP course fees, and available for purchase from TBSP.
# Compass: preferably one which automatically adjusts for declination such as the Silva Ranger Type 15CL or Suunto MC 1D Professional. An integrated clinometer is also helpful for slope angle measurements.
# Water: At least one liter of water for personal use and to assist patients or dehydrated skiers. If sharing your bottle with others is distasteful, carry two smaller bottles, or a cup.
# Food: Your lunch, power bars, etc. Emergency food for patients is found in the Stove Module. See [[Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules]]
# Ensolite Pad: For sitting on during breaks. Should be 3/4 length or full length.
# Headlamp
# Knife, whistle, waterproof matches/fire starter
# P-cord (length of parachute cord)
# plastic bags or WAG bag for human waste disposal

=== Clothing ===
Use jacket, bibs, poncho, etc. for layering and weatherproofing yourself. These features are recommended:
# Armpit zips for comfort and excess heat removal
# Pants permitting maximum range of leg motion
# Sufficient number of layers to permit comfort in all environmental conditions

== Required Equipment for Patrollers and Candidates ==
This section describes required equipment for Patrollers and Candidates. Guests and Ski Alongs do not need to carry this equipment.

=== Individual First Aid Kit ===
Because much of the first-aid equipment we carry is contained in the Trauma Module described in [[Modular Equipment]], the individual patroller's first aid kit is limited to the following, which should be contained in a small organized kit such as those obtainable from Outdoor Research or Adventure Medical:
* 1 CPR mask
* 1 space blanket
* 6 4in x 4in non-stick sterile dressings
* 2 4" Kling bandages
* 2 2" Kling bandages
* 2 Kotex pads
* several pair of latex examination gloves in your size
* 4 cravats
* assorted band-aids
* betadine swabs
* handi-wipes
* penlight
* 2-3 large safety pins
* several small plastic bags
* 1 zippered case for contents. The patrol offers both the OR zippered case and the contents for sale at wholesale cost.

=== Survival: Tarp ===
A small tarp with grommets for keeping patients warm and dry. Included in MTR course fees. Available for purchase from NSP.
 https://www.rei.com/product/407106/space-all-weather-blanket

=== Personal Sled Hauling and Rope Rescue Kit ===

Equipment for pulling the portable sled and running the rope kit. The patrol offers this item at wholesale cost.

* 20feet of 1" tubular webbing
* 20' of 6mm accessory cord
* 2 locking carabiners
* 18" Prusik loop (6mm acc. cord)
* small stuff sack for above items

== Required Equipment for Candidate Training and Patrol Refreshers ==

=== Splint ===
One SAM splint for OEC training. SAM splints for patient use are found in the Trauma Module (part of [[Modular Equipment]]).

{{PatrolManual}}