by Kristen Russo | Jan 14, 2024 | Division News
Kristen Russo, Women’s Program SupervisorOnce again this year, the Eastern Division Women’s Program has a variety of events happening across the Division. Whether you are a long-time patroller wanting to improve your skills, a candidate looking to learn new skills, or even an aspiring instructor, all women patrollers are welcome to attend one of these upcoming programs.
Events Around the Division
Women-specific groups will be available in the following Patroller Schools (check out www.patrollerschool.org for more details)
• Sugarloaf, ME – January 20-21
• Elk Mountain, EPA – January 20-21
• Plattekill, SNY – January 27-28
• Killington, SVT – February 3-4
• Seven Springs, WAPP – February 10-11
• Gore, ENY – February 24-25
In addition, women’s clinics are being planned in most regions. Check the Eastern Division Calendar or the specific Region Calendar for more information on these events:
• EPA – Elk Mountain – January 19
• WNY – Buffalo Ski Center – January 21
• WMASS – Bousquet – January 21 (Toboggan)
• CT – Mount Southington – January 28
• NH – TBD – February 4
• CNY – Song Mountain – February 10
• WMASS – Bousquet – February 11 (Skiing/Riding)
• ENY – Gore – March 23
• NVT – Jay Peak – TBD
• EPA – Blue Mountain – TBD
• SVT – Saskadena Six – TBD
• GV – Location & Date TBD **Nordic/MTR Adventure
National Events
If you love to travel, like meeting new people, and want to experience patrolling in other areas of the country, check out some of the other events happening throughout the US:
• POWDERFALL – April 10-14 – Vail, CO: NSP’s premier education event. Held every other year, it includes three days of educational sessions and program roundtables.
• PSIA/AASI WOMEN’S SUMMIT – February 25-28 – Solitude, UT: PSIA/AASI hosts three days of skiing and riding with some of the top female educators and instructors. Focus on your skills, teaching, and even run a few toboggans.
Other Division Women’s Clinics – Various clinics being held in other Divisions around the country and more being announced soon:
• SOUTHERN DIVISION – Timberline Mountain, WV – January 19-21
• CENTRAL DIVISION – Nub’s Knob, MI – January 26-28
• CENTRAL DIVISION – Wilmot Mountain, WI – February 3
• FAR WEST DIVISION – Northstar, CA – February 9-11
• FAR WEST DIVISION – Mount Shasta, CA – March 2-3 email: dlarson65@comcast.net for more info
• ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION – Winter Park, CO – March 3
If you have any questions, please email Kristen Russo. We look forward to seeing everyone on the slopes this season and welcome all to join!
by Kristen Russo | Jan 14, 2024 | Division News
We are happy to announce that once again this year, the Eastern Division Women’s Program will be sponsoring three $300 scholarships for women patrollers to attend an Eastern Division Patroller School or Women’s Clinic. In memory of Western Appalachian Patroller Deborah Stitt, the scholarship was established to provide more women the opportunity to attend a Patroller School or Women’s Clinic and support the development of leadership skills within the NSP.
Applications are being accepted through March 15, 2024. The application and additional information can be found on the Women’s Program Scholarship page on PatrollerSchool.org.
The Eastern Division NSP Women’s Program Mission is to empower patrollers by advancing skills and developing leadership in a women-focused program. It was funded anonymously in memory of Western Appalachian Patroller Deborah Stitt. Deborah had the opportunity to attend an Eastern Division Patroller School. She was empowered to continue her patrol journey and support other women patrollers in developing their leadership skills within the NSP.
Applicants must be current and active female Eastern Division National Ski Patrol members. We encourage all active women members to apply no matter their category: Alpine Patrollers, Nordic Patrollers, Patrollers, Young Adult Patrollers, Candidates, and active Alumni.
Patrollers may not be awarded more than one scholarship for each ski season. Patrollers may apply each year for the scholarship, but recipients may not be awarded more than two Eastern Division Women’s Program Scholarships in their patrol career.
Recipients will be selected based on what they wish to gain by attending a women-focused event, how they will encourage and develop other women at the local mountain and region, and how patrolling has influenced them.
The Eastern Division Women’s Program Supervisor will notify selected recipients via email and phone by April 1. Those not chosen for the 2024-2025 ski season will be notified by April 15.
Recipients may register for an Eastern Division Patroller School or Women’s Clinic of their choice. Attendance at a Fall Patroller School, typically held each August or September, are also eligible.
Scholarship funds may be used towards the registration fee, lodging, tickets, meals, and mileage. In the event of a program cancellation, the recipient can carry the scholarship over to the next ski season.
For more information, visit the Women’s Program Scholarship page on PatrollerSchool.org.
