Ski Patrol

The Tyrol Basin Ski Patrol is a non-profit, volunteer organization that serves the skiing and snowboarding public at Tyrol Basin Resort in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin.  We are affiliated with National Ski Patrol and are dedicated to helping those who share our love for outdoor, winter sliding sports.

The National Ski Patrol is a federally-chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit membership association.  As the leading authority of on-mountain safety, the NSP is dedicated to serving the outdoor recreation industry by providing education and accreditation to emergency care and safety service providers.

Are you interested in becoming a Tyrol Basin ski patroller?

If you have a desire to help others, a love for outdoor recreation, and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment, then joining Ski Patrol could be your next adventure!

Here is a brief overview of the journey to become a ski patroller. For a more detailed look, please read our Info & Application document.

I’m interested – what should I do first?

Once you have read the requirements and decide you are interested, come out and ride along with a patroller – this is a great way to see what patrol is like first-hand. Any interested candidates must complete a ski-along with a TBSP instructor and complete the TBSP application prior to joining. To set up a ski-along, please email tyrolskipatrol@gmail.com or follow our social media for upcoming dates on recruitment events.

What is the training like to become a ski patroller?

Training to become a ski patroller at Tyrol Basin consists of 2 main parts:

1. Outdoor Emergency Care is a course focusing on the medical skills of ski patrol. This course is typically July through November, and class is held 1 night a week for 4 hours. We strongly encourage candidates to also devote time outside of class to practice and study. OEC is a hybrid course consisting of both online learning and in-person instruction. There is a written and practical exam at the end of the course to be passed.

2. Outdoor Emergency Transportation is the on-hill toboggan handling class. This is where the necessary skiing/riding skills and toboggan handling skills are taught. This class is held 1 morning a week for 4 hours, starting in early December and going until March. There is a final exam at the end.

Training to become a ski patroller requires time, dedication, and hard work, but it is well worth it! Once you have completed the training and become a ski patroller, we believe it is one of the most rewarding things you can do!