OUTDOOR EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (OET) SENIOR ALPINE MODULES
The National OET Committee and Division OET supervisors have developed a training and evaluation program that provides consistency, standardization and quality in a supportive environment. Although Senior Alpine is a NSP classification, the program is administered at the Division and Regional levels. Like the OEC components of the Senior Program, the Division Program Supervisors provide resources and support for the regions.
The following are the goals of the Senior Alpine Module::
- To provide a training and evaluation environment which encourages all Patrollers to participate.
- To expand and improve the NSP member’s patrolling knowledge and skills through a national program of training and evaluation.
- To provide NSP members with the opportunity to obtain quality upper-level training.
- To improve the image of Patrollers and the National Ski Patrol.
- To provide a method for members to obtain personal improvement and achievement through definable goals.
- To prepare Patrollers for leadership positions in National Ski Patrol.
Are you qualified to participate in the Senior Alpine Module?
Patrollers may apply for participation in the Senior program at any time after becoming a NSP member, obtaining Alpine Patroller status, and obtaining their Patrol Director’s recommendation. Skiing / Riding and toboggan handling skills should be proficient on “More & Most Difficult” terrain. Participation can be with alpine skis, telemark skis or snowboard. Applications for participation in the Regional Senior Patroller ski & toboggan program can be obtained by contacting the Regional Ski and Toboggan Administrator or Regional Senior Coordinator.
Components of the Senior Alpine Clinic/Evaluation and Senior Alpine Challenge:
The Module is comprised of three separate stations for clinic and evaluation purposes; they are skiing/riding skills, Patroller skills and toboggan skills. For skiing skills the candidates are trained and evaluated on their ability to perform carved short, medium and long radius turns on varying terrain. For Patroller skills, candidates are trained and evaluated on their snowplow, sideslip and transition skills, as well as equipment carry and crud skiing. The toboggan skills station clinics/evaluates candidates skills at loaded toboggan, front and rear, and empty toboggan run. Clinics and evaluations will be held on Senior rated hills with more to most difficult terrain.
Evaluation Format:
Evaluations are held under two separate NSP courses, registered annually by the Region OET Administrator. The courses are 1. Senior Alpine Toboggan Evaluation and 2. Senior Alpine Ski and Ride Evaluation. Skills sign off sheets are required to be completed prior to attending the evaluations. The sign off sheets and description of the format for the evaluations and the pre-evaluation clinic can be obtained from your Region OET Administrator or your Region Senior Program Coordinator
Senior Downloads
- OECMSP Training Completion Log
- Senior OET Alpine Clinic and Evaluation Format
- Senior Alpine Performance Objectives July 2025
- NSP Senior Application
- Senior Alpine Skills Information
- Senior OEC training scenarios – Appendix G
- Aid Room Module of the Senior Program Manual 2018
- Senior Activity Record
- Senior OEC Manual 2024