Amador County – Kirkwood Mountain Resort this year will partner with National Ski Patrol for the 2012 season as a support of the regular Kirkwood Pro Patrol team.

Dave Myers, vice president of Operations for Kirkwood said “we are excited to be working with the National Ski Patrol this season.” He said “Kirkwood is a very complex mountain with a significant avalanche control program, challenging terrain and significant snow. Our pro patrol is among the best in the business and we feel that the NSP will be a great addition to our team to support daily operations.”

NSP is a Federally Chartered nonprofit membership association dedicated to serving the public and the mountain recreation industry. With more than 27,000 members nation-wide, NPS represents 96 percent of U.S. ski patrollers.

Kirkwood and NSP are recruiting NSP members and non-members to join the Kirkwood Team. To be eligible, you must be an advanced or expert skier and comfortable skiing in all types of conditions.

Medical and first aid experience is an asset, but not required. NSP is hosting an orientation and ski check weekend on Jan. 7-8.

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