About the Patrol

Pajarito Mountain Ski Patrol has been patrolling for over 50 years, and is the only completely volunteer patrol in the state. It is affilliated to the National Ski Patrol, which sets the standards for emergency care and ski and toboggan training that are required of all Pajarito patrollers.

With around 60 Patrollers, the Pajarito Mountain Ski Patrol is one of the Ski Area's most valuable assets. Without these individuals, it would be prohibitively expensive to hire professional ski patrollers necessary when operating the ski area. Each patroller commits to around 15 days patrolling per year, plus training, but many put in more days than required.

The Patrol also runs a Mountain Bike Patrol, affiliated to IMBA, on summer bike lift days and for mountain bike races.

For more information on the requirements, duties and benefits of joining the ski patrol, email the Patrol Director, Bill Somers.