Perisher Volunteer Ski Patrol

22/05/2026

Yesterday, an exceptional human was laid to rest.

Our patrol was graced by his rock steadiness, his courage, his skills, his humanity, and his humility in service to others for so many years.

We are grateful to have been a small part of his rich and extraordinary life.

We send our heartfelt condolences to his beautiful family.

Vale Barry Gill
See you after the sweep

19/05/2026

This National Volunteer Week, ASPA recognises the incredible volunteer ski patrollers across Australia who give their time, skills and energy to keep our alpine communities safe.

From first tracks to last sweep, in freezing winds, storms and bluebird days, volunteer patrollers are there to assist injured guests, support resorts and help make the mountains a safer place for everyone.

Your professionalism, teamwork and commitment embody the true spirit of volunteering.

Thank you to every volunteer ski patroller for the countless hours you contribute to training, response, and support of alpine visitors throughout the snow season. Australia’s alpine community is stronger because of you.

15/05/2026

❌👩‍⚖️ And that is why you read the fine print. 😬

30/04/2026

Some improve with age

Peter Watchtel at Windrow ’s Family compound on the 2KM walk in to surf Uluwatu in 1973. The path from where the beau’s dropped us off led to the village and then continued down to the cave where the villagers collected seaweed and shell fish from the exposed reef at low tide to add to their meagre diets. The transformation from then till now has provided benefits to the local Ulu population.

28/04/2026

https://www.freeskier.com/why-vail-resorts-is-being-sued-by-2000-employees?fbclid=IwY2xjawRdZvlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFYS2tJR2ZpZ1JnVDQ3blZsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtDRkLTC1eTLi52XWKEPOwcji6PAgAavC4e6PNNhE1mFXsj0YYIOkMFmqcTG_aem_1etAprx-wA3S7cGfti0cLA

The ski mountain empire that is Vail Resorts is facing a collective action lawsuit, alleging that Vail violated the Fair Labor Standards Act from 2017 to 2026.

24/04/2026

🔻Thankfully, the Epic Pass business model helped soften the blow of 25% fewer skier visits in the Rockies 🤑⛷️

11/03/2026

So many this year

⚠️❄️ Avalanche activity has spiked across Colorado’s Northern Mountains since the most recent storm cycle, with several large slides and multiple close calls reported in recent days. 😧

05/03/2026

Five sordid tales that offer a glimpse into what it’s like to work ski patrol.

05/03/2026

BREAKING: California finds Mammoth Mountain at fault in ski patroller's avalanche death

Read more below:

02/01/2026

https://unofficialnetworks.com/2025/12/30/telluride-ski-patrol-union-issues-statement-about-outside-money-bridging-wage-gap-as-the-resort-heads-into-3rd-day-of-closure/?fbclid=IwRlRTSAPFOKFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR6hoTIXG0AePMdvaOLnTTeQLPaessXMU0eRdG-1jGUdSKLFCPozY4SDjc7ffg_aem_Vl7Xbpdiqs6zGtAjSz4YyQ

Telluride Professional Ski Patrol Association statement regarding accepting outside money to bridge the gap of a contract.