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Patrol story
You'd be surprised how often this happens. People are crying and moaning, saying they can't make it down, but then get embarrassed when the sled arrives and tell you they'll walk down.
Patrol story
Ski patrol are a lot of things, EMT's, Paramedics, Nurses, etc. but we definitely aren't cops.
Patrol story
My route partner who I call 'Cowboy' grabbed a rock ledge we were next to and then grabs me by my backpack before I got carried to the bottom of the hill.
Patrol story
Normally I would be ok with losing a pair of skis but I had borrowed this pair from my room mate.
Finally managed to click out and free them with a little time to spare and dove head first into a tree well before the charge went off.
Patrol story
I can't believe he made it. The survival rate for people who receive CPR is incredibly low.
We spend most of our time dealing with low level trauma and occasionally medical calls, but when shit hits the fan it REALLY hits the fan.
Apparently this made it to most viral. If anyone out there knows how to edit a full album to make it so that this isn't the post in the last picture of said album lemme know (thanks). Otherwise consider this my fp edit and for the love of god send me relationship advise and picture of naked ladies
Teh4ChanHacker
Redundant title is redundant.
notaballoon
Waht's wrong with toboggans?
notme222
#2 They just wanted to be clear. Like when I'm addressed by a cop, I always say first thing "There's nothing hidden in my butt!" Clarity.
LeftHandPanda
Casually chucking a bomb during work hours. It must get so boring.
Trimule
Typical skier about to hit tree reaction-hands to front of face- head pulls back-pelvis hits first-sternum next then head -just fall down!
Reedthegreat
I'm training to be a basic EMT next year and am wondering if it's possible to get into ski patrol with that certification
Sodaqueen
Jokes on you. My stepdad was Ski Patrol. Also a Srgt in Nj state police
StihlSawyer
damn. Busted!
CasualTarantula
Definitely aren't cops? You're like the police of the mountain:"you're going too fast", "no sword fights with ski poles in the lift line"
SingingMeAndCthulioDownByRlyehFhtagn
This is such a tough job, people have no idea how hard it is to get on the patrol.
ProfKOS1979
My parents meet as Ski Patrollers 40 years ago. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for the Patrol.
JustHereForTheWorkStories
Well that took an unexpected turn. +1 for patrol love
InfiniteBreadStickss
"Definitely aren't cops" such a cop thing to say.
DeepSleepDayDreamer
As if they wouldn't chat with a cop about the events that transpired.
BlueSpaceLizard
#NotACop
370zJustin
That's what a synth would say
Drewscifer
I'm waiting to hear about how you saved the rec center from the evil developers whose kids challenge you to ski offs.
Myfriendscallmegnome
I'm a ski patroller also!!
StihlSawyer
Good luck dude!
BallerinaDalekForeverSpinningAndSpinningItsTragicYouMofos
Moar plz.
StihlSawyer
Thanks. I'll try and make more at some point soon.
Kittricky
What resort?
rumpyforeskin
All I see is red KKK
WoahShocksMyBrain
Where do you patrol at?
Sevulturus
Thanks for keeping us safe out there.
CitizenDickbag
Snapped my collar bone on Mt. Hood 10 years ago. They put me in a toboggan to ski me down to the clinic. All I could think was, 1/2
CitizenDickbag
2/2 "Please don't let this be his first day on the job..."
darthbiscuit
As a CNA I've performed CPR 11 times. It was successful twice. And one guy died at the hospital 20 minutes later.
PoisonWasTheCure
Sky lifts terrify me
airshac
I rode the tobogin down when I had a severe spleen laceration from a snowboard accident Thank you guys!
Samsquantch82
I'd like to hear that story.
AsinusAdLyram
You're a lucky cuss if you survived that, spleen lacerations tend to mean your ass bleeds out internally, FAST.
00nolongeravailable00
Nope, didn't survive that - writing from beyond the grave
valen00
dude has a hella expensive mobile plan, worth it tho
EmperorPain
Once I turned to quickly at the bottom of a black, did cartwheels for about 20 ft. I sprained my lcl but I didn't notice at first. 1/3
EmperorPain
I was like, 'ya, I think I can make it down the slope,' attempt to stand up and just flop over, I try this two or three more times while 2/3
EmperorPain
the two patrol guys are on their way. eventually I gave up and took the sled, 1/10 would not volunteer for that if I could have walked. 3/3
Misslnformation
Up until the first comment i thought this was about grand wizard klansmen
StihlSawyer
"White Powder!"
Misslnformation
What animal downvoted you?!
StihlSawyer
A bear I assume... they can be real assholes.
ItsCrazyTim
What level was that spine injury? Cervical, thoracic or lumbar
StihlSawyer
I assume cervical. I don't know the details, wasn't first on.
ItsCrazyTim
That's impressive for a resuscitation
StihlSawyer
Yeah, he was apparently a trooper. Glad it worked out.
PrincessAris
Okay, maybe this is obvious to everyone else, but WHY DO YOU HAVE BOMBS? This seems entirely unnecessary for your job.
StihlSawyer
Not to be terse. But to trigger avalanches that would otherwise be triggered by skiers.
Kaysmira
If they deliberately set off avalanches with a BOOM then a cute little family won't accidentally set it off just skiing through.
JustHereForTheWorkStories
Do some research on avalanches. If snow gets too thick it can be a massive risk. They do controlled explosions to trigger smaller ones 1/2
JustHereForTheWorkStories
Before the small ones form into a massive one and take out a village or a highway, or pose a huge threat to skiers. Very important work. 2/2
screenaholic
To set off controlled avalanches. Use context clues.
PrincessAris
I'm only coming out of my second winter in an area where snow is even a thing that happens. I have no context for avalanches. Sorry.
sydneygirl
I asked a similar question the first time I went to a ski resort. I didn't know what all the 'boom' noises were.
noobule
Huh? Why was the bomb exploding a problem? "It didn't go far enough." "We probably shouldn't detonate it then."
StihlSawyer
Ever light a fuse on a firework? Once it's lit... it's lit.
noobule
Can I see what kind of bombs you're using?
StihlSawyer
nope, aint got no pictures. It's a type of H.E. and it's the same energy as someone hitting the snow at terminal velocity.
noobule
Didn't expect you to have pics, just a name so I could give her a googlin'. Just curious