United by Service.
Driven by Safety.
Across mountains, trails, and communities, National Ski Patrol
members dedicate themselves to education, emergency care,
mountain safety, and service. Explore our 11 divisions
and connect with the patrol community.
Explore Our Divisions
National Ski Patrol is organized into ten geographic divisions
and one Professional Division. Each division supports local
patrols, develops patroller education, and promotes safety
throughout its territory. Select a division below to visit
its website and explore its resources.
01 / ALASKA
Alaska Division
Serving the unique mountain and winter recreation
communities of Alaska. The division supports local
patrols, education, emergency care, and mountain safety
across America’s northernmost state.
02 / CENTRAL
Central Division
Bringing together patrollers across the Midwest,
supporting ski areas throughout nine states with
outdoor emergency care, training, leadership,
and mountain safety programs.
03 / EASTERN
Eastern Division
A large network of volunteer and professional patrollers
serving the Northeast and surrounding mountain communities.
The division supports education, emergency response,
and local patrol development.
04 / FAR WEST
Far West Division
Supporting patrollers throughout California, Nevada,
Arizona, and Hawaii. The Far West Division provides
education, member resources, programs, and support
for mountain patrol communities.
05 / INTERMOUNTAIN
Intermountain Division
Supporting patrols throughout Utah and surrounding
Intermountain communities. Members work across alpine,
Nordic, and backcountry environments, with a strong
emphasis on education and professional development.
06 / INTERNATIONAL
International Division
Connecting NSP members and patrol organizations
beyond the traditional geographic divisions.
This division represents the international reach
of mountain safety education and patroller service.
07 / NORTHERN
Northern Division
Serving mountain communities throughout Montana,
North Dakota, South Dakota, and northern Wyoming.
Northern Division patrollers provide emergency care,
rescue services, training, and member support.
08 / PACIFIC NW
Pacific Northwest Division
Supporting ski patrol communities across the
Pacific Northwest. The division provides training,
regional leadership, education, and resources
for patrols serving alpine and Nordic areas.
09 / ROCKY MOUNTAIN
Rocky Mountain Division
Proudly serving the Colorado Rockies and surrounding
mountain communities. The division supports regional
patrols, professional development, outdoor emergency
care, transportation, and mountain safety.
10 / SOUTHERN
Southern Division
Bringing together patrols across the Southern
United States. The division supports patroller
training, emergency care, outdoor safety,
leadership, and regional education programs.
11 / PROFESSIONAL
Professional Division
A management-based division serving professional
ski and bike patrols throughout the United States.
The Professional Division supports patrol organizations
registered through corporate membership.
One Mission. A Nationwide Community.
Learn more about National Ski Patrol, explore education
and certification programs, find a local patrol, or discover
opportunities to become part of the patrolling community.