Deep snow at the Loup

Snow is plenty deep this season. This picture is at the top of the mountain next to the Patrol Building. 4 feet deep.

Ike Nelson Memorial Saturday Nov. 24th

Ike Nelson’s memorial will be held Saturday, November 24^th at 1:00 pm. The service will be held at the Performing Arts Center at the Omak high school. Wear your patrol vest.

Ski Swap Saturday 9:00am @ Agriplex

The Annual Ski Swap is Saturday 9:00am at the Okanogan Agriplex (at the County Fairgrounds, see map below).

Timing is everything... get your gear and season passes now. Also benefits the Loup Loup Ski Patrol.

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OEC Refresher Assessment Simplified 6-5-8

Here's the steps of doing assessments broken down into "Scene Sizeup" (6 steps), "Primary Assessment" (5 steps), "Secondary Assessment" (8 steps). For each scenario, follow these steps in order.

Scene Sizeup (6)

1. scene safe?

2. Introduce yourself, "...may I help you?"

3. BSI 

4. #people/LOR

5. MOI/NOI

6. extrication/spine issues

Primary Assessment (5)

1. ABCD's

2. intervene airway, breathing

3. control bleeding

4. confirm LOR

5. call for help (# of patrollers, trauma sled, oxygen, AED, EMS, Management)

Secondary Assessment (8)

1. DCAP-BTLS (expose or OPQRST)

2. SAMPLE

3. Vitals

4. intervene 

5. treat for shock

6. spinal immobilizatin

7. package

8. redo vitals

Ski Swap: Saturday Oct. 27, 2012

Ski Swap: 9:00am - 1:00pm Saturday October 27, 2012 at the Agriplex in Okanogan, WA.

Do you have any old skis sitting in your garage collecting dust? Do you need a new ski helmet, poles or boots?

This is your opportunity to swap out your old skis for something new! This ski swap is the only one happening in Okanogan County this year, so don’t miss it! Come swap your gear and experience amazing prices!

You will also have the chance to take your season pass photo and purchase the new Loup Loup Wolf Pack pass!

Loup Loup Ski Patrollers volunteer a great deal of their time each year to help make Loup Loup Ski Bowl a safe place to ski. The swap is their key annual fundraiser to support the purchase of upgraded equipment and supplies.

The Ski Swap takes place on from 9:00am - 1:00pm at the Agriplex in Okanogan. Admission is $2.

Check in your used items to sell at the Agriplex on Friday, October 26 from 4:00 - 7:00pm.

To make things more convenient on the Methow Valley side: drop off gear Wednesday, October 24 from 3:30 - 7:00pm, at Liberty Bell High School, NW corner entrance. Pick up ($ or unused gear) at the same location: Sunday October 28, 9:00 - 12:00pm. Any items not picked up will be disposed of.

Upcoming Dates for Ski Patrollers

October 7: OEC PLANNING MEETING
October 20: TASTE OF TWO VALLEYS
October 27: SKI SWAP
October 28: OEC INSTRUCTOR REFRESHER October 28
November 10: OEC REFRESHER
November 11: LIFT EVAC and CPR

Rick Bauman Service

Sad news... Rick Bauman (Wed. patroller Mary Pat's husband) passed away a few days ago after battling cancer. Aside from being an avid skier and supporter of our humble hill, Rick has been a staple of the Wed. Patrol BBQ (let's hope he left the recipe for the Jamaican Jerked Chicken!) There will be a service for Rick on Friday (4/27) at 1:00 PM at St Genevieve's Catholic Church in Twisp, immediately followed by a get together at the Methow Valley Inn in Twisp. Please keep Rick and Mary Pat in your thoughts (and turns!).


Methow Valley News Article

Lunch Time at the Top Shack

Loup Loup Ski Patrol Clinic Photos

For non-flash browsers, try this link instead: Clinic Photos Web Album

Don't feed the Patrollers...

Shanon Love

Photo of Shanon at the Loup with extreme skier Glen Plake and wife Kim.

Text from http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2012/jan/26/shanon-w-love-in-memoriam/

Shanon W. Love

Omak, WA

Shanon W. Love, 68, a lifetime resident of Omak, WA, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at his home with family by his side. He was born on July 17, 1943, in Tucson, AZ to parents, Warren and Maxine (Bowe) Love. He grew up and attended schools in Omak, graduating from high school in 1961. In 1966, he married the love of his life, Bobbie McCracken, in Omak. Shanon worked for Al Gariano Painting during this time. Later, he worked for Alan Gann Construction for 23 years. In 1996, he started his own painting business with his son, Todd. He retired in 2008. Shanon loved working with his hands in his own shop, creating furniture and various projects for family and friends. He loved his family unconditionally and was always there when needed to lend a hand and make repairs. Everyone who knew him knows of his love for skiing and he spent many hours tuning and repairing the skis for family and his many friends. Shanon was on the Loup Loup Ski Patrol for 40 years and in 2009, was the first volunteer to receive the Ralph Parks Memorial Award for his service.

He is survived by his loving wife, Bobbie, at the family home; one son, Todd Love; and his mother, Maxine Love, both of Omak; one sister, Nancy (Jerry) Sparks of Snohomish; one brother, Kevin (Lynn) Love of Wenatchee; two nieces, Andrea Love of Seattle and Emily Love of Wenatchee; one nephew, Matt Skipper of Lynnwood; and numerous aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Warren; and one niece, Sarah Skipper.

A Private Family Gathering was held on Saturday, January 21, 2012 in Omak. A Public Celebration of his Life will be held in late spring at the Loup Loup Ski Hill, to be announced at a later date. The family requests memorial donations be made in Shanon's name to the Loup Loup Ski Education Foundation, P.O. Box 768, Okanogan, WA 98840 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Precht-Harrison-Nearents Funeral Home.