The Mt. Bachelor National Ski Patrol is a volunteer non-profit organization whose members have been serving the skiing and outdoor recreation public at Mt. Bachelor for 50 years, beginning in 1958. We provide year-round first aid and rescue services for both snow sports and for many other community events.

Community Support
Nearly 15 years ago, the volunteers began providing comprehensive first aid and rescue support at all aid stations for the Annual MBSEF Pole, Pedal, Paddle Race. We also provide support for MBSEF Sunrise to Summit.

Our Mission
Providing effective first aid and transportation is the highest priority of the Mt. Bachelor National Ski Patrol. Each member must have, at a minimum, Outdoor Emergency Care certification and professional level CPR/AED certification, completing annual refresher courses in first aid instruction, CPR and other patrol procedures.

We are 100% supported by our own fundraising efforts. Money we receive from donations is used for:

On mountain personnel equipment, including first aid packs, jackets, shovels, avalanche probes and transceivers.

  • Training Equipment, including first aid supplies, backboards, oxygen tanks and regulators, airway adjuncts, blood pressure, pulse and oxygen monitors, anatomical models, splints, sleds, and audio video equipment such as computers, projectors and appropriate software.
  • Training Books, materials & supplies for new patrollers.
  • Capital Expense Fund: training, meeting and storage facilities.
  • Recruiting new patrollers each year.
  • Recognition of outstanding service and dedication to safety.

Final Sweep For Tom Littlehales

A video report from Central Oregon Daily News

REWARDS OF BEING A PATROLLER

Do you want to: watch the sun rise over the mountain; help people from all over the world in their best, and worst times; ski/ride the whole mountain in all, (that means ALL) conditions; make the mountain safe for skiers and riders; work with a great group of dedicated, interesting, hardworking and fun individuals; learn, perfect, update and use first aid skills individually and in groups; transport people from anywhere on the mountain using a toboggan; watch the sun set over the mountain. Join us, support the Mt. Bachelor NSP, or find out more information.

Here is a video of our recent candidate training.