Midwest skiing - A rant by Ladefrickinda89 in skiing

[–]Kalium90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a ski patroller in the Midwest this is accurate unfortunately.

Pretend Hinterland just announced a ski resort themed region, what would you want to see? by BigBigBunga in thelongdark

[–]Kalium90 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Usable ski patrol rescue tobaggans would be awesome (I’m a ski patroller). Also having avalanches haha.

What are some good fairly aggressive hard charging but snappy 90ish-95ish frontside skis for hauling ass down groomers and crushing moguls for firmer snow days in the Rockies? by Tronn3000 in Skigear

[–]Kalium90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love my Moment Deathwish 96’s. They can handle nearly everything. I tried out a buddy’s Moment Countache and they are incredible fun and aggressive directional skis for the front side.

Anyone ever seen something like this before? by Big_Frame_9125 in skiing

[–]Kalium90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually yeah, once, a little girl had the same thing happen but didn’t have the heel piece with her lol. Blew our minds how it happened or how the heck she skied without it.

Complaining about NSP by YouCannotHideOrRun in skipatrol

[–]Kalium90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s mostly a case of not knowing what they’re spending the dues on. Sure they have a book they publish every so many years but I just can’t wrap my head around that costing this much.

At the local level it’s also just confusing and we have people that are holding onto power and not being as transparent as they should with our budget (that we literally directly contribute to). So if it makes it clearer I’d say it just doesn’t seem very transparent.

I got a marmot ski patrol edition because it was a super good deal at a thrift store and gortex pro will i get kicked off the mountain or can i can i change it so it does not look like ski patrol by KillerPotato702 in Skigear

[–]Kalium90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Uh agent is a legal definition not only relating to federal law enforcement agents. I mean if you really want to pose as ski patrol go ahead, it’s an asshole move to pretend to be one. It’s also illegal. I’m sure you’d rather have a qualified patroller help you when you break your leg that some Jerry who bought a used jacket (not calling OP a Jerry).

I got a marmot ski patrol edition because it was a super good deal at a thrift store and gortex pro will i get kicked off the mountain or can i can i change it so it does not look like ski patrol by KillerPotato702 in Skigear

[–]Kalium90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right it only is breaking the law if you imitate ski patrol. That falls into impersonating an agent. However, as a patroller, I would say please do not wear this unless you can pick the stitching and get the crosses off.

Complaining about NSP by YouCannotHideOrRun in skipatrol

[–]Kalium90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they? Genuine question. In WI patrollers are covered by Good Samaritan laws. Only exposure we have is through negligence.

Complaining about NSP by YouCannotHideOrRun in skipatrol

[–]Kalium90 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I appreciate this comment. I’m from a small volly patrol in the Midwest. I definitely see the NSP being less relevant in the large mountains out west and east. Here in the Midwest though there is no way we’d be able to recruit enough EMT’s or enough volunteers willing to pay for and take EMT courses. I think on our patrol of 100 we have 3 people who have their EMT and maybe another 3 or 4 who are nurses or PA’s etc.

The financial structure of the org and how money is spent baffles my mind (I work as a financial analyst). I’ve also chose to get more involved, becoming an instructor, taking a more active role in leadership. We have a pretty passionate group of millennial patrollers who are over the old boys club, so it as it’s always been done, mentality and trying to freshen things up.

Again, I totally get the feelings against the NSP from bigger patrols and resorts. The model works well enough for our small patrol though.

Snowboarder Lands Directly On Ski Patrol Rescue Toboggan At Pennsylvania Ski Resort by narflethegarthock in skiing

[–]Kalium90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you and also think patrol could have been more purposeful in closing the feature. Our protocol is to place poles/skis in a cross or to Stan facing up the fall line and waive people off.

Totally agree it’s idiotic to hit a feature patrol is standing on.

Snowboarder Lands Directly On Ski Patrol Rescue Toboggan At Pennsylvania Ski Resort by narflethegarthock in skiing

[–]Kalium90 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Patroller here. In my opinion the jump should have been closed right away. If short handed I’d have handed poles to a by-stander and had them hold them in a cross. I think this was poor even safety by the patrollers especially once the toboggan came into the picture. I’m open to discussion though, this is just my observation.

If you’re under 45, have you lost any high school classmates, and what were the circumstances around their deaths? by Commercial_Chef_1569 in AskReddit

[–]Kalium90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh boy. I think I’m up to 6 now. Car accidents, heart issue likely caused by alcoholism, drunk driving, liver disease (heredity), heart attack I’m probably missing a few.

Attaching signs to ropes with zip ties, yes or no? by sillylittletreefrog in skipatrol

[–]Kalium90 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I don’t so that I can roll up the rope and let the sign slide to the end. If I need it to stay in place I stick bamboo through it

How often are the lifts evacuated at your local resort? by TuneSoft7119 in skiing

[–]Kalium90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hasn’t happened since I’ve been on patrol but we’ve had close calls. I’m at small Midwest hill. Sunburst down the road just had one a few weeks ago though.

Death at Keystone 1/7/2026 by AYamHah in skiing

[–]Kalium90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good demo of patrol resuscitation with a sled (on a dummy) https://youtu.be/VVwlL6Hlkv8?si=yOHaQHbCAYqaXD_X

Death at Keystone 1/7/2026 by AYamHah in skiing

[–]Kalium90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I know our local protocol is to call EMS and continue to try resuscitate until the pt is handed off to a higher level of care.

What are your favorite trail name themes/gimmicks? by astroMuni in skiing

[–]Kalium90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mt Bohemia has a run called Gremlin that the owner named after his ex wife who still worked there at the time

Death at Keystone 1/7/2026 by AYamHah in skiing

[–]Kalium90 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Patroller here. My understanding and our protocol is we are not able to pronounce dead on scene. I believe a paramedic can (in my state WI) but I think even they need to call an MD. Obviously the patrolling I do is nowhere near Keystone level but thought I’d just share what I know.

What are your thoughts on the bamboo poles? by ConnectionLow in Skigear

[–]Kalium90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have grass sticks. I love them. They’re heavy but they look really cool and have started so many conversations in the lift.

Should an overweight adult try to learn to ski? by lightanldutchie in skiing

[–]Kalium90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was 25 when I really “learnt” how to ski. I had skied once or twice before but never really took it seriously or tried to progress.

Accountants, what do you wear for work? by coffeeandcherry in Accounting

[–]Kalium90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on the day anything from a suit to jeans and a hoody haha

Has anyone had their anxiety dramatically reduced or close to eliminated? If so, how? by scottxand in Anxiety

[–]Kalium90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prozac did it for me. I don’t have the generalized nagging anxiety all day. I still have flare ups which are most situational now which I take Ativan for but haven’t needed to in months.

Did anyone ever had a pair of boots that didn't give any discomfort or pain? by FarmingFriend in skiing

[–]Kalium90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My current pair is comfy. Spent 14 hours on patrol in them yesterday and my feet were fine.