Ski Patrol
It takes a lot of teamwork getting our four mountains open on a regular day—and a great deal more on a Colorado powder day. The work that Aspen Snowmass’ Ski Patrol performs allows employees and guests to get out on our slopes safely every day.
What Ski Patrol Entails:
- Participate in avalanche mitigation and develop avalanche rescue skills
- Operate dispatch/communications systems using clear, concise language
- Daily trail maintenance
- Care and transport of injured skiers
- Avalanche control and lift evacuation as needed
- And so much more...
Typical jobs within our Ski-Patrol Department are:
- Ski Patroller
- Ski Patrol Accident Investigation Technician
- Ski Patrol Lift Evacuation Technician
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Vicky Huergo
Buttermilk Ski Patroller
Building a local community through global connections makes our mountains better and safer for everyone, because at the end of the day—we’re skiers (and pathfinders) too. Meet Vicky Huergo, a Ski Patroller at Buttermilk, whose commonly-found story of J1 visa to passionate local has helped foster a diverse international community in Aspen Snowmass.
Go Behind The Leaf with Tessa Dawson
Aspen Mountain Ski Patrol Director
"I'm really proud to represent women in patrol. Some of the best patrollers I know are women- they're the strongest and toughest people out there, and some of the most incredible skiers."
