The Northfield Mountain Nordic Ski Patrol (Northfield, Massachusetts) is an
organization of volunteer first responders trained and nationally
certified in winter safety, outdoor emergency care, cross country skiing,
land navigation, mountain travel, search and rescue, and winter survival.
| February Patrol Meeting Scheduled February 5, 2012
The patrol holds its next monthly meeting on Sunday, February 12, at 5:30 PM at Northfield Mountain's Visitor Center. Business will include nomination of candidates for the annual election of officers at the March meeting. |
| Ski Patrol Magazine Online January 30, 2012
The Winter 2012 issue of the National Ski Patrol’s Ski Patrol magazine is now online. Many patrollers appreciate the convenience of reading their favorite journal on a portable device or of archiving it. Download the Winter 2012 issue (22 MB!). |
| The Sweep! January Newsletter January 27, 2012
The Sweep! is NSP’s monthly newsletter. This week the January 2012 issue was delivered to your e-mail address. Until February’s issue is published, you can read this month’s The Sweep! online. All issues are archived in the Newsletters section of Member News. Log in to nsp.org and click The Sweep from the Quick Links menu. |
| Northfield Mountain Event Featured in Ski Patrol Magazine January 17, 2012
The Winter 2012 issue of the National Ski Patrol’s Ski Patrol magazine features a full-page article on the Avalanche–MTR–Nordic seminar held at Northfield Mountain in September. Well-written by Jonathan Shefftz, the report mentions our patrol twice. If you've received a copy, look at page 21 or MORE » |
| 2011 – 2012 Calendar now Online January 8, 2012
We've just posted a calendar of patrol events for the season. More activities will be added as the season advances. Put the dates in your book and be sure to check back often. |
| Volunteer for 2012 Bay State Winter Games January 8, 2012
The Bay State Games provide quality, Olympic- style competitions and developmental programs for amateur athletes of all ages and abilities. Alpine skiing will take place on Saturday, February 11 at Bousquet Mountain in Pittsfield. The competition will consist of a two-run giant slalom race and include divisions for middle school, high school, open, and masters categories. Athletes from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont and New Hampshire are eligible to participate. Volunteers are needed to serve as officials, score keepers, gatekeepers, timers, ticket takers, show ushers, and support staff who help with with registration, results reporting, merchandise sales, and traffic managers. Read more about volunteer positions. All volunteers will receive a catered buffet lunch, Bay State Games t-shirts and jackets, and other benefits. |
| The Sweep! December Newsletter December 30, 2011
The Sweep! is NSP’s monthly newsletter. This week the December 2011 issue was delivered to your e-mail address. Until January’s issue is published, you can read this month’s The Sweep! online. All issues are archived in the Newsletters section of Member News. Log in to nsp.org and click The Sweep from the Quick Links menu. |
| Low Angle Rope Rescue MTR Enhancement Seminar December 29, 2011
Rick Shandler will offer an MTR Low Angle Rope Rescue Enhancement Seminar on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Belleayre Mountain Ski Center, Highmount, NY. This course is designed to reinforce the skills necessary to rig and operate low angle rope rescue systems. Look at the information and registration form. Click image to enlarge. |
| Winter Trail Sweep is in your Mailbox December 20, 2011
The Winter issue of Eastern Division’s Trail Sweep was sent to patrollers by e-mail this week. Read it here. Check out the newsletter’s entirely new look – very 21st century! The 12 pages are full of division announcements and news. The Nordic Program is featured with lots of articles and a Nordic Calendar. |
| 2011 Nordic Refresher December 11, 2011
 Click photo for a high-definition, larger (3.2 MB!) image suitable for printing. The patrol refreshed itself nordic-wise on Saturday, December 3. Skills reviewed included patrol procedures, fire-building, knots, and map & compass. Bob Presutti served up most excellent free-range beef burgers. |
| Halloween Snowstorm Animated December 11, 2011
 The late October snowstorm took us by surprise. By clicking the above snow map, you’ll see a repeating, animated loop of the weather. This may take a few seconds to load at first. Don’t blink or you’ll miss the show! |
| Mountain Travel & Rescue 2 Course Coming to Northfield December 5, 2011
Eric Zaharee will hold the first session of a Mountain Travel and Rescue 2 course at Northfield Mountain on the weekend of January 28 – 29, 2012. This 2-session course course provides field experiences in navigation, travel, survival skills, basic search and rescue exercises, and an overnight campout. NSP Programs site gives the syllabus and prerequisites. The second, field session will be held on Mount Moosilauke from February 24 to 26. Download details and registration from course coordinator Jack Lalor. |
| Bob Presutti Appointed as Regional Nordic Advisor December 3, 2011
Joel Sevick, Western Massachusetts Region Director, today announced the appointment of Bob Presutti as Regional Nordic Advisor. Bob is a Senior Nordic Patroller and a Nordic Instructor Trainer. He holds National Ski Patrol Appointment #9700. Congratulations, Bob! |
| Patrol Website Marks Eight Years November 27, 2011
The Northfield Mountain Nordic Ski Patrol website (www.nmnsp.org) first went online in November, 2003, eight years ago. We’ve announced upcoming patrol activities and reported related events outside the patrol. Put a link to this site in your Favorites or Bookmarks and visit us at least weekly. Don’t miss out on the action! |
| The Sweep! November Newsletter November 25, 2011
The Sweep! is NSP’s monthly newsletter. This week the November 2011 issue was delivered to your e-mail address. Until December’s issue is published, you can read this month’s The Sweep! online. All issues are archived in the Newsletters section of Member News. Log in to nsp.org and click The Sweep from the Quick Links menu. |
| 2012 Winter Sciences and Survival Seminar at West Point November 22, 2011
The National Ski Patrol’s Eastern, Southern, and European Divisions will host the Winter Sciences and Survival Seminar for Avalanche, Mountain Travel & Rescue, and Nordic instructors on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at the U.S. Army’s West Point Ski Lodge. For several years, this biennial event has been held at the U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL ) in Hanover, NH. MORE » |
| 2011 Nordic Refresher Information November 19, 2011
The 2011 nordic skills refresher will be held Saturday, December 3rd, at Northfield Mountain. The day begins at 7:30 AM with registration. The American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer recertification starts at 8:00. Nordic skills review follows at 10:00. Activities should wrap up around 4:00. The format of the Nordic Refresher has become more structured. Like the OEC Refresher, pre-course reading is recommended, and the content is clearly given. Advance preparation will foster confidence. MORE » |
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