Letter to the Editor
The Berkshire Edge is a locally owned, regional publication in Western Massachusetts. On April 5, they published the following Letter to the Editor they had received, along with their commentary: “Thank you to our ski patrollers for keeping us safe on the mountain. While many of us enjoyed a run down the hill, it is important not to forget the many people behind the scenes who are committed to keeping these areas safe.” Thank you, Dr. Alec Belman, and The Berkshire Edge!
As the 2024-25 ski season has come to a close, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate another year of skiing across the Berkshires and recognize the ski patrol teams, many of whom are volunteers, dedicated to safety across the region’s slopes. This season, visitors and residents alike were outside getting fresh air and exercise with family and friends. That said, while many of us enjoyed a run down the hill, it is important not to forget the many people behind the scenes who are committed to keeping these areas safe. As the region’s trusted healthcare provider and community advocate for improving overall quality of life, Berkshire Health Systems is incredibly thankful for our area ski patrols, trained professionals who also serve in the local community at hospitals, on emergency teams, and at local businesses. They are familiar and friendly faces who are on standby and ready for any emergency.
Skiing, in all its forms, brings fun and great experiences to all when performed safely. The members of the National Ski Patrol across the region are a great asset and play an essential role in the Berkshires. We hope everyone, skiers and non-skiers alike, will take the opportunity to thank them for their service and their contribution to the success of our regional ski industry, bringing skiers back to the region year over year.
See you next ski season, our valued ski patrol teams!
Dr. Alec Belman
Chief of Staff at Fairview Hospital
Great Barrington, MA
