2008 Western Region Fall Meeting

Hosted by the Welch Village Ski Patrol

September 19-21, 2008 at Welch Village Ski Area

Online registration is open now!

The Welch Village Ski Patrol will host the 2008 Western Region Fall Meeting on September 19, 20 and 21, 2008.  The Keynote Speaker will be Chris Stoddard, from the Midwest Ski Areas Association (MSAA).  Chris will discuss ways to improve communication between ski areas and local patrols.  Educational sessions will include:

Yoga for Skiers * Boot Fitting * Ski Tuning
Moulage 101 * Altitude Sickness * Balance Training
Treatment of Shock * Traumatic Head Injuries * Awards Writing
Mayo One Helicopter Squad * Senior and Certified Program Requirements
Slope Side/Bedside Manners for Ski Patrollers * Risk Management in the Terrain Park
Footlab Custom Fitting presented by Hi Tempo Ski Shop

And there's more!!

CPR Re-certification * Instructor Development * OEC Instructor Re-certification
Mountain Travel and Rescue * Avalanche Fundamentals and Rescue

It's an educational extravaganza!!

Friday evening starts off with the Board of Governor's Meeting at the St James Hotel.  The Saturday educational sessions lead into an Equipment Fair and Reception, followed immediately by the Banquet and Awards Presentations.  Receive special pricing for attending the entire day!  Saturday's activities will all be at the Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area.  Bring your inline skates and bikes and take the family on the paved Cannon Valley Trail.  The weekend finishes on Sunday with some additional course activity at the ski area and the Patrol Representatives Breakfast with the Regional Director at the St James Hotel.  

We hope to see you there for fun and fellowship!

Directions * Lodging * Schedule * Registration