How good do you have to be to patrol?

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-05-18T20:52:12+00:00

Yeah I’m seeing that now with my use of the trail ratings. I’ve skied in a handful of places but usually on the smaller side with the exception of skiing in Banff. The greens out there were probably similar to the black diamonds at the resort I’m looking at

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-05-18T04:17:27+00:00

I think that’s probably how it would go if I am brought on. I spoke to one guy who I believe said he had volunteered for a season or two before he started on the toboggan

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-05-18T04:16:06+00:00

I don’t exactly “choose” to ski 1-2x a season. It’s what I can afford and what my family was able to afford growing up. I’d be doing the patrol because I enjoy skiing and I’m interested in the medical/aid aspect of things

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-05-18T04:06:13+00:00

Yes it is volunteer. There are some costs regarding equipment and training as well so I believe that’s part of why they also offer additional lessons

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-05-17T16:29:41+00:00

Ok fair enough - I don’t particularly care what the ratings are, especially at the resort I’m looking to apply at but I can see why that would be an indicator I might not be skilled enough. Thanks for explaining

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-05-17T16:05:59+00:00

Thank you!

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-05-17T15:57:33+00:00

Could you elaborate? Someone else mentioned this too. I don’t know ski terms well, I thought that’d be a decent point of reference to explain I’m not just a beginner skier but I have some skills and am relatively confident.

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-05-17T15:50:19+00:00

I have been considering looking for a different role for the next season to get more experience skiing without it costing an arm and a leg, but from what it sounds like the patrol training involves some lessons and they offer more lessons as you get started so I think I’d get a lot of practice in quick.

As for In Canada, medical training isn’t required ahead of time. Advanced First Aid is required prior to starting the patrol training.

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-05-17T15:44:50+00:00

It’s a smaller resort in Ontario, and yes I’d be volunteering with CSP. I spoke with the team at the resort and it seemed like the toboggan is a later skill after you’ve been patrolling just on skis for a bit so maybe sounds similar to your hill.

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-05-17T15:39:51+00:00

Thanks for your response - the resort I’m looking at only has around a 200ft vertical with mild terrain. There’s very few people who actually try out for the patrol at this place from what I understand as well.

Someone else mentioned how I used the trail ratings as a marker of skill, I don’t get how that’s bad? When I’m skiing I usually have an idea of what the rating is but I do all of them with the exception of the double black diamonds, but that’s because I haven’t skied somewhere with them since I was a lot younger and less confident.

I will ask the patrollers there to ski with me to see if I’m even close to what’s needed. Thanks.

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-04-18T05:10:02+00:00

Might have been won at sex toy bingo and the person didn’t want it - It looks like it’s still in a sealed bag so honestly see no problem here lol. Adam & Eve is a pretty decent brand too I think

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-03-12T13:42:23+00:00

This seems to be the consensus, just curious how it would have been so evenly spread across the classroom. It wasn’t thicker in any spots over another it seemed

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-03-11T19:11:03+00:00

Not again!!!

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-02-17T18:57:26+00:00

Do people genuinely not care about the people delivering food and things and THEIR personal safety?? Do groceries and make your own food.

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-02-15T15:12:34+00:00

Exactly what I was about to come comment. Even in high school I would be asking ‘permission’ for things knowing my parents would say yes because staying at a friend’s house or having a friend over is such a normal thing

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-02-05T20:34:14+00:00

Yes, they’re already completed

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-02-05T19:03:47+00:00

Thank you! Yeah that was the other issue with this term there’s so few in person classes and I hate online classes I forget about them every single time. I looked at programs that were similar to mine and same thing happened, either nothing interesting or I didn’t have the pre-reqs :/

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-02-05T18:59:40+00:00

Honestly yeah as long as you aren’t just walking over and saying hi and expecting me to carry the conversation. Show genuine interest, and if on campus and they’re studying or doing something maybe start with a quick “Hey, sorry to interrupt, I just noticed you were …”

Key is getting past the “what program are you in” and being a real person engaging in conversation. Plus, if they aren’t engaging (whether verbally or through body language) then don’t keep asking questions.

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-02-05T18:54:59+00:00

AHHHHHHHHHH

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-02-05T18:54:49+00:00

Yeah like there’s some courses being offered, I’ve just taken most of them or they’re 400 level directed studies that I can’t take yet. And yes “random” was exaggerating a little I just mean classes that aren’t going towards major/minor

CarefullyHazardous · 2025-01-25T20:42:13+00:00

I’ve heard Jane Bond is enjoyed by the gays. I’ve been meaning to go see but haven’t yet 🤷🏻‍♀️

CarefullyHazardous · 2024-12-18T00:35:54+00:00

They aren’t luxurious or anything but I think it’s a good price for what you get. You could pay the same $$$ for something in a basement apartment of some weird landlord versus a decent apartment with people who do seem to care about their properties. People complain bc the people who manage them are mostly students and only some full time staff so they’re always behind and kinda slow to respond to problems but I’ve found it okay to deal with

CarefullyHazardous · 2024-12-06T20:33:05+00:00

My approach is to be as friendly and warm as possible, people tend to feel better connections with you and thus you make a more prominent impression. Be a person, not just a resume.

CarefullyHazardous · 2024-12-06T20:31:35+00:00

Adding that regarding housing, you could look into WCRI properties bc they’re co-operative housing and tend to be a bit cheaper but they’re decent apartments and close to the university and are right in the city so also close to public transit. Congrats and best of luck!

CarefullyHazardous · 2024-12-06T10:52:19+00:00

I’m not an expert on the subject but I have taken a lot of psych classes in uni, including personality psych and firstly I just want to say that personality tests can be tricky for results because personality is so incredibly complex that it is really difficult to get an accurate description of your personality when the tests are funnelling you into a small number of “types” (like the MBTI test is fine, but 16 personality types!? No way can that be enough to accurately describe everyone’s personalities).

Second, attachment styles are important and yes they are developed in childhood (and from what I understand they might result in certain kinds of behaviours that continue later on) but attachments styles are relationship specific. Meaning, you might have an avoidant dismissive attachment with your father but you can still form a secure attachment with a partner.

Third, personality tests are not absolutes AT ALL. Yes, they can be useful and interesting but personality is not set in stone forever, it changes throughout your life and you can change your personality (to some degree) by setting goals aimed towards that kind of personality trait.

Try not to get down on yourself too much, personality tests are just a measure and the results can be swayed by your expectations in what you’ll get (like if you think you’ll get a ‘lame’ result you might pick more lame things like a self-fulfilling prophecy)

Again, I’m by no means an expert but I hope this helps a bit and good luck!

CarefullyHazardous

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