PE 2028 is the first in a series of two classes required in order to complete the Ski Patrol training. PE 2028 focuses on skiing/snowboarding proficiency and the handling of rescue toboggans for injured guest transport.

Here is the Course Description:

PE 2028 - Ski Patrol (Hill)

"National Ski Patrol training involving fitness, skiing proficiency, toboggan handling, and lift evacuation. Leads to qualifying membership test into National Ski Patrol."

Students who register for this class will be required to attend the "Ski Along" event at the beginning of the ski season. Each potential candidate will be evaluated for skiing/snowboarding/telemarking proficiency, and must at Level 7 or above on the PSIA Skiing Ability Scale.

Requires purchase of a season pass for Mont Ripley.

This class fulfills 1 unit of co-curricular requirement.

Term Offered: Spring

After completing the toboggan and ski course, sign up for: Michigan Tech's EH2029, the Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) class. OEC is held in during the fall semester and covers injuries, human anatomy, CPR, and many other topics.

EH 2029 - Ski Patrol (First Aid)

Second of two-course sequence required for Alpine and Nordic Ski Patrol candidates. Ninety hours of instruction includes three weekends. Requires payment of dues to become member of National Ski Patrol. Certification in National Ski Patrol Outdoor Emergency Care is available upon completion.


Credits: 1.0*
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): PE 2028

*This class has bee referred to as "the hardest one-credit class you will ever take."
Keep your class schedule light while taking this class-- treat it as though it were worth 3 or 4 credits.

    Candidates for the Mont Ripley Ski Patrol must ski at Level 7 or above on the PSIA ability scale.To help make this determination, there is a Ski Along at Mont Ripley.

Our afternoon will be spent skiing. You will be evaluated by several of our Ski Patrol instructors. We will have alpine + telemark + snowboard patrollers as demonstrators and evaluators. After skiing together and looking at your individual skill levels, we will tell you, individually, if you will continue with the course in January.

Those who are not at the required Level 7 will be asked to change to a different ski / snowboard class.

Students: Sign up for Michigan Tech's PE2028 class.
This is the ski and toboggan class and is held during spring semester at Mont Ripley.

Community members, please contact the Patrol Director.

 For more information, see the 'How to Join' page. More Information