Senior Ski & Toboggan (S&T):
The Sr. S&T program is one of two steps a patroller must obtain if they want to advance from being a basic patroller to senior Patroller. Candidates are evaluated in three areas; Free Skiing ability, Toboggan Handling skills, and Toboggan Ski Skills. This program is presented by the Sr. Ski & Toboggan Administrator, Cal Goldsmith and the S&T Trainer Evaluator (T/E) staff. - More information

Senior Emergency Management (Sr. EMM):
The Sr. EMM program is designed to hone a patroller’s problem management skills, develop confidence in problem solving and leadership skills. As well as fine tune how a patroller reacts at an accident. This program is presented by the Senior EMM coordinator, Dave Truedson and the EMM Trainer Evaluator (T/E) staff. - More information

Student Patrol:
A student patroller is a person between the ages of 15 and 18, and/or who is currently enrolled in high school, which is registered in the National Ski Patrol System (NSP) and actively ski patrolling at an area mountain. Once a student patroller reaches the age of 18 years old and/or has graduated from high school, he/she may register with the NSP as a regular patroller. This program is presented by the Student Patrol coordinator, Jim Ledger - More information

Certified:
The certified program is a test of your patrolling capabilities and knowledge base. It is a unique opportunity to learn from others, to broaden your experience and sharpen your skills. Through a series of specific steps a Certified Candidate is reviewed and qualified to participate in the annual Certified Test. This program is presented by the Certified Program Chairman, David Walker - More information

Instructor Development (ID):
The instructor development program is a required course for NSP patrollers that have an interest in becoming an Instructor in the NSP organization. As a patroller you can become an instructor in Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC), Skiing & Toboggan (S&T), Skier Enhancement, Toboggan Instruction, or Mountain Travel and Rescue (MTR). Instructor Development can also be taken as a Senior Elective for those patrollers pursuing becoming a senior patroller. This program is presented by the Instructor Development coordinator, Christopher Fletcher - More information

Avalanche & Mountain Travel Rescue (MTR):
The Avalanche & MTR program is designed to provide patrollers with hands-on skills they need to move and live in the back country during extreme winter conditions. As well as to be an asset to a search and/or rescue team, including possible overnight operations. Field practice includes practice in navigation, travel, survival, basic search and/or rescue exercises, and an overnight campout. This program is presented by the Avalanche Mountain Travel Rescue coordinator, Dick Townsend - More information

Nordic:
The nordic program prepares the patroller for backcountry skiing throughout the country. Instruction consists of lectures, frequent hands-on exercises, and practical emergency scenarios. This program is presented by the Nordic Advisor, Robert Bentley - More information

Alumni:
The Alumni program is a membership category for Patrollers or Auxiliaries, with a minimum of one year’s service, who no longer wishes to continue their Active Status with the National Ski Patrol System, but wants to keep informed and stay involved. This program is presented by the Alumni Advisor, Carolyn Nally - More information