• Crater Lake in winter.

    Crater Lake

    National Park Oregon

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  • Temporary Road Closure

    Due to current Winter Storm Conditions, the North Entrance and West Rim Drive are temporarily closed. When conditions improve, the roads will be cleared and opened. Please check back for more information or call (541)594-3000.

Volunteer

Ski patrol at Crater Lake.

Ski Patrol at Crater Lake.

NPS Staff

Crater Lake Volunteer Ski Patrol


The Crater Lake Ski Patrol collaborates with the park staff to provide information to visitors, maintain winter trails, and assist ranger personnel with Emergency and Search and Rescue incidents.

Ski Patrol Duties:

Our Volunteer Ski Patrollers serve the 182,700 acres of Crater Lake National Park.

The patroller is expected to project a friendly and professional image while preforming a variety of functions such as:
· Providing visitor contact and information
· Maintaining informational, regulatory and warning signs as well as marking ski trails
· Preventative Search & Rescue (PSAR)
· Assisting park personnel in emergency, search and rescue, and medical incidents
· Maintaining Ski Patrol, medical, and SAR equipment

Volunteer Commitment:

· All Patrollers are required to attend two separate weekend trainings at Crater Lake
· All Patrollers must work at least 6 days/year
· All Patrollers will be required to have at least a current First Aid card and CPR/AED certificate.


Interested in joining us?


Visit http://craterlakeskipatrol.weebly.com/ for more information.
Download an application here:
http://craterlakeskipatrol.weebly.com/joining-ski-patrol.html

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

Crater Lake National Park gets an average of 533 inches of snow per year - that is more than 44 feet of snow!