If you are a member of the Perisher Ski Patrol, you are
entitled to view the
procedures section.
Perisher Ski Patrol has a history that dates back to 1968. It was established
to provide first aid treatment to injured skiers. Since the acquisition of
Bluecow & Guthega ski resorts, Perisher Blue resort is now the largest
ski resort in the southern hemisphere, with over 50 lifts covering an area
of 1250 hectares. Perisher Ski Patrol now covers four areas, Perisher, Smiggins,
Bluecow, and Guthega.
The winter season starts early June and finishes mid October. In order to
cover this area 32 full time and 150 volunteer patrollers are used. During
busy periods 60 of these can be on duty at one time. The full time patrollers
are employed by the Perisher Blue resort for the duration

of
the season. The volunteer patrollers give their time free of charge and work
on weekends and on their holidays, mid week. Ski patrolling is mainly about
skiing and having fun. It gives people the opportunity to ski with good skiers
who share a common interest. It offers skiers and snowboarders the opportunity
to do more than just skiing on their holiday. Patrolling is enjoyable as a result
of the satisfaction derived from helping or treating injured skiers, being the
first skier on the slope after the powder has fallen, or skiing with friends.
Perisher Ski Patrol is a volunteer organisation and relies heavily on peoples
generosity to survive. Money is raised through the patrol’s annual raffle,
which offers prizes such as overseas trips, and donations made by the resort,
ski lodges and many skiers and boarders.
Perisher
Ski Patrol are now recruiting! Click on the joining link for details
