tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17548084.post4311616139886807467..comments2024-03-28T00:26:20.590-07:00Comments on out there: ski patrolUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17548084.post-68040274564528108822007-03-17T08:09:00.000-07:002007-03-17T08:09:00.000-07:00Mark Nelson is wrong. It is all about hot dogging...Mark Nelson is wrong. It is all about hot dogging.<BR/><BR/>The entry fee for the Chinese downhill is $40 per man - winner take all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17548084.post-51873832294683932952007-03-17T04:54:00.000-07:002007-03-17T04:54:00.000-07:00Not sure what they look for there, but most places...Not sure what they look for there, but most places are pretty similar. Know how to stay in control in all conditions and use the terrain to your advantage.<BR/><BR/>It's not about hot dogging. Control, being solid and confident in your skiing is what matters most.<BR/><BR/>Have solid medical skills. Most mountains are requiring EMT certs these days (they might not).<BR/><BR/>Be nice and get along with people. People skills are important.<BR/><BR/>Be a strong hiker/climber. There's usually a lot of that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17548084.post-4841317904305725512007-03-16T17:18:00.000-07:002007-03-16T17:18:00.000-07:00We're thinking of sending a staffer up to the sess...We're thinking of sending a staffer up to the session. He's a good skier and seems to be pretty level-headed. Any other advice for him?Dena Rosenberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478372114618065938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17548084.post-28811969112399724742007-03-16T16:57:00.000-07:002007-03-16T16:57:00.000-07:00I'm just finishing up my 4th season as a pro patro...I'm just finishing up my 4th season as a pro patroller and let me say this, being able to ski the crud, the crap, the crust and anything else that no sane person would go out on is the most important part of the job.<BR/><BR/>Well, that and good medical skills.<BR/><BR/>Anyone can learn to ski pretty. Patrollers ski everything else!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17548084.post-42432852733043033882007-03-16T15:52:00.000-07:002007-03-16T15:52:00.000-07:00What the #$%@ is a Chinese downhill?What the #$%@ is a Chinese downhill?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17548084.post-35521155843857099972007-03-16T15:31:00.000-07:002007-03-16T15:31:00.000-07:00What time does the Chinese Downhill start?What time does the Chinese Downhill start?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17548084.post-51327305451237795802007-03-16T12:07:00.000-07:002007-03-16T12:07:00.000-07:00Hey Ski Patrol Director Addy McCord, you can kiss ...Hey Ski Patrol Director Addy McCord, you can kiss my ass. Not on zis side, not on zat side, but right in the middle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com