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Revision as of 15:33, 11 January 2009
Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol Manual
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Personal Equipment
Patrollers are required to have the following personal equipment when on patrol.
PACK
The backpack itself should be large enough to accommodate the items mentioned below and approximately one-third of the Modular Equipment carried by patrollers. A minimum of 2500 cubic inches is recommended, but 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. A Dana Designs Bomb Pack is a good example of the size and type of pack many patrollers use. Snowboarders must have a pack with attachments or straps for securing the snowboard during climbs)
Essentials
- Map: Maps of the area being patrolled. At minimum, a USGS 7.5 quad of Norden.
- 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
Avalanche Equipment
All patrollers are required to bring this equipment. Guests and Ski-Along participants are required to have this equipment even if they lack specific training in its use.
- Avalanche Transciever: Patrol supplied during candidacy if you don't have one. Each member must have a transceiver by the beginning of the second year of membership. Patrol can supply this item.
- Avalanche Probe: Or convertible probe-poles. A dedicated probe is preferred. Patrol can supply this item.
- Snow Shovel: Preferably with a metal blade and detachable handle. Patrol can supply.
PERSONAL CLOTHING
Your 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
OTHER ESSENTIALS
- length of parachute cord
- personal prusik cord
- toilet paper
- plastic bags, poop-tube, or WAG bags for human waste
Personal Medical Equipment
Required for patrollers. Not required for guests without medical training.
PATROLLER'S 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.
SPLINTS
One SAM splint for OEC training. SAM splints for patient use are found in the Trauma Module (part of Modular Equipment).
TARP
A small tarp with grommets for keeping patients warm and dry. REI sells one for about $10.
PERSONAL SLED KIT
Equipment for pulling the portable sled, which includes:
- 16-18 feet of 1" tubular webbing (for a swami belt)
- 20' of 6 or 7mm perlon (for haul or tail rope)
- 2 locking carabiners (to attach rope to sled and swami belt)
- small stuff sack for above items
The patrol offers this item at wholesale cost.
