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Since it was founded in 1938, the National Ski
Patrol (NSP) has evolved for a handful of ski Patrollers into the world's
largest winter rescue organization. For more than 50 years, NSP members have
devoted a significant part of our lives to providing the skiing public with
skier safety education and winter emergency care and rescue services.
As a result, the lives of many skiers have been saved, thousands of injured
skiers have received prompt, skillful emergency care, and skiing / boarding
has become a safer sport. Locally we are composed of over sixty volunteer
and paid Patrollers dedicated to providing ski / boarding safety at Ober
Gatlinburg.
One of our responsibilities at Ober Gatlinburg is to help prevent accidents
by marking obstacles and by safety education. Another one of our
responsibilities is helping injured skiers and snowboarders by providing
prompt, skillful emergency care.
Patrollers are on duty to assist you. Your safety is their primary concern.
All injuries must be reported.
Safety
All fencing, poles, signage and other marking devices are in place to inform
you of potential hazards or obstacles. The markers will not protect you from
injury, and it is your responsibility to stay away from marked areas. The
use of helmets may reduce the risk of injury.
Snowmaking and grooming activities are routinely in progress on slopes and
trails. Use caution, ski in control and ski only on designated areas. Be
aware of changing conditions; natural and man-made obstacles exist. Your
responsibility code is also posted in the lodge and at the base of the
slopes.
You are advised to familiarize yourself with the content of the code so as
to become more aware of the elements of risk involved in the sport of
skiing. Please observe all signs posted!
To become a Patroller, give us a call or
contact us.
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