The Event is closed out as of Aug. 12, 2022.  The deadline was NOT posted, and we have had to call a number of people and refund money. I take full responsibility for the mix up.  Please call me directly to discuss.  We are sorry for not posting the deadline, but due to staffing numbers, food numbers, reservations of external agencies, limits had to be placed with hard deadline.

The NSP Certified Program is a performance-based leadership program that provides an opportunity for patrollers to learn, mentor, and be tested on critical patroller skills/knowledge.  The Certified program has a distinguished history with many of its members serving in National, Division, Regional and Local patrol leadership positions with a commitment to giving back, fostering learning and progressing core patroller skills over the years. Success in the Certified program is hard earned requiring a real commitment to mastering multiple patrol related disciplines often over multiple years and across regions/divisions to gain a vast and deep knowledge/skill base.

What:  Certified Boot Camp in Harrison, Maine on Long Lake features family camping with like-minded Ski Patrollers looking to learn about the Certified program. The goal this season is “Individual Initiative”. With the current COVID19 pandemic easing, we all need to refresh our skill sets and set the tone for individuals initiating their Certified training. The activities of focus for Boot Camp 2022 are:

  • Lift Evacuation – Awareness of AERG – Aerial Evacuation Resource Guide
  • Outdoor Risk Management
  • Avalanche
  • Low Angle Rescue
  • OEC assessment, skills, and MCI scenarios

Candidates: Those entering as Certified Candidates must prepare First Aid Packs

Avalanche (AVY): If you have them: beacon, probe, shovel.
Bring a copy of two avalanche forecasts.

Low Angle Rescue (LAR): The LAR station will have the following options:

  1. A LAR system set up to review and discussion
  2. Knot tying
  3. Certified practical LAR exam station w no guidance for critique and feedback (for folks ready to take Certified Exam)
  4. Coaching station for those that need some help and have never done before.  This may be part of station 1 depending on need.

We will also have the ability to do mock up interviews so participants can get a flavor of questions they may expect at the exam.

Knots correctly tied, dressed and tight

  1. Bachman knot
  2. Figure-8 on-a-bight and Figure-8 follow-through
  3. Double Fisherman’s or Grapevine knot
  4. Prusik Hitch
  5. Water Knot
  6. Münter or Italian Hitch secured with a Münter Mule
  7. Clove Hitch

Life Evacuationn (LE):  Get a copy of the AERG Manual, or borrow a patrol copy and review prior to attending

  • Bring lift evac equipment you are comfortable using or use at your area if you want detailed feedback on your areas LE process
  • Buff up on Lift Evacuation and lift terminology.  Spend some time on equipment your area does NOT have
  • Be prepared to discuss non standard lift evacuation process or events in a group discussion to help make yourself a more well rounded patroller as it pertains to lift evacuation
  • Bring your areas lift evacuation policy / process if you have access to it and want to discuss in preparation for an evaluation

Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC):

Sled/Gear bags, backboards, patrol packs, traction splints and anything else that you want to bring first aid related. Hint – Gloves….. we train with gloves – reality becomes second nature.

Those patrollers interested in “playing” in OEC must have an ICS 100 Certificate or their ICS 100 course recorded on their NSP educational profile. Bring your Certificate of Completion or a printout of your Educational Profile to check-in

How:  The leadership team has designed a format to give participants feedback and actions to train on.  The PISE feed back as a general rule, followed by, WHAT, WHO, and WHERE.  WHAT specific areas need improvement, WHO can help train participants, and WHERE are those people based and WHERE are the articles, clauses, and information to increase learning.  It is almost impossible to attend a weekend event and be prepared to take the Certified exam, the goal is to increase knowledge and promote training with team members. Each component will have a different challenge based on that topic. Please come prepared for a great weekend. More to come as the weekend unfolds.

Why:  To gain confidence in your patrol skills and have the opportunity to practice with Certified patrollers

Who: Certified candidates, Chucks Team (interested patrollers), YAPs, and Family members.

Overall Agenda…………….
We provide Breakfast Saturday and Sunday Mornings
Lunch Saturday and Sunday
Dinner Saturday Night
Bonfire – Swimming – Waterski/tubing – FUN

Friday – Evening review of ICS, and Credentials

Saturday – OEC training, surveys, and assessments

Sunday – LAR, LE, ORM, AVY in hour long rotations, Done by 3pm.

What to Bring……………..
Pot Luck meal Saturday night, please bring a food item to pass.
Whatever you want to drink for the weekend
Tents, sleeping bags, etc..

Please arrive with the desire to learn and a positive mental attitude!

The leadership team and various program Chairpeople have literally been working and planning this for months.  Bimonthly planning sessions, scheduling, program delivery, team building, OEC scenarios, OEC planning.  It literally takes a ton of people put events like this together.  Please read ALL of the language and information put forth.  Your 10% gain in knowledge represents a 50% effort on YOUR part to prepare for events like this.  The remaining 40% growth and learning comes from actually mentoring and training on the hill.  We have taken the terrain and temps out of the weekend to give you the opportunity to drill down on specifics.  Please come prepared!

 

  • Boot Camp
     August 19, 2022 - August 21, 2022
     12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Venue:  

Venue Phone: 617-224-2824

Address:
405 Cape Monday Road, Harrison, Maine, 04040, United States

Description:

44°03’39.5″N 70°40’25.3″W
44.060980, -70.673683