MedStar Helicopter Training Visit

Northwest MedStar visited the Loup Loup Ski Patrol for some training.   

Ski Movie: Pretty Faces showing Dec. 6th, 2014 at Omak Theatre 12:00 noon

Join the Loup Loup Ski Patrol for a special viewing of Pretty Faces by Unicorn Picnic.
December 6th, 2014 at The Omak Theatre.
Doors will open at 12:00 noon.
Movie starts at 1:00pm.

One show only, see you there.

Movie Night January 23rd 5:30pm at Twisp River Pub

Join the volunteer Loup Loup Ski Patrol for a fun night of entertaining ski movies. All are welcome.

The main presentation is the critically acclaimed ski movie "All I Can" by Sherpas Cinema.

Summary of details:
Where: Twisp River Pub
Date: Wednesday, January 23.
Time: Doors open 5:30pm and movie starts at 7:00pm
Food & Beverage available for purchase.
Cost: $10 (adults), $5 (13 - 18), free (12 and under)

Any proceeds benefit the Loup Loup Ski Patrol.

Thanks to all that helped at the Patrol Swap

Winter Sports Swap October 29 9:00 - 1:00

ANNUAL LOUP LOUP SKI PATROL SKI AND WINTER SPORTS SWAP

Saturday, October 29, 2011 9:00am til 1:00pm

Location: The Agriplex – Okanogan County Fairgrounds
Rodeo Trail, Okanogan, WA

$2 cash admission charge
Credit and Debit Cards Accepted for Purchases

Items: clothing, skis, snowboards, boots, outdoor gear, googles, helmets, and more.

Get Season Passes now!

Interested in Selling items? Gear Check-in is 5:00pm til 7:00pm Friday, October 28th

All proceeds benefit the Loup Loup Ski Patrol and are used to purchase equipment, medical supplies and make improvements to facilities.

Work Party: Saturday Oct 1st

Work party this weekend (most likely just Sat.) to prep firewood and some trail clearing. Meet at ticket office 0900. If you have a saw, brush cutter or loppers, bring em. Consider grabbing a radio or two out of the Patrol Room so we have communication with the base.

Good to see everyone

Good turn out for the pre-season BBQ.
Upcoming Dates:
Saturday, Sept. 24: OEC Instructor Planning Meeting 4pm at Methow Valley Inn
Sunday, Oct. 23: Instructor Refresher at the Loup (ski hill).

Planning... mark your calendars

Greetings Fellow 'Trollers!

Thanks to those who have emailed itching to Patrol. I trust we're all having a fun and busy summer. It certainly is getting time to start planning the season, so...here we go.

Summer Get Together: Let's plan SUNDAY AUGUST 28 at THE SKI AREA. 3:00 PM. Let's plan a meeting and BBQ. I'll put together a formal agenda, but the main topics to discuss will be below (Swap planning, Refresher planning, Hill protocols/guidelines). We can divvy BBQ duties as the date nears.

Sports Swap: October 29 is the date.

Refresher Planning: November 12 & 13. By now everyone should have received your Ski Patrol Magazine/ Refresher Guide in the mail. If you haven't you should be able to download it off the NSP web site. A gentle reminder to all; our refresher is usually the LAST one in the region. If you don't think you can attend it you will need to attend another patrol's. Plan now. Saturday the 12th will be all OEC. Sunday the 13th will be Lift Evac and the updated CPR refresher. We now have 4 of us certified as CPR instructors.

Roster: Times change, people change. If anyone thinks they're not going to rejoin our elite ranks this coming season, let me or Marke know. I'm not sure if we're planning an OEC class or not this year. We'll need to see what kind of interest and need we have. Anyway, if you know of someone who is seriously interested in our fine organization, let us know.

Anyhoo, mark your calendars, share your thoughts and stay out of the hot sun,

Oak

Friday Patrol Pictures

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2010 Loup Loup Ski Swap!

Come support the Loup Loup Volunteer Ski Patrol and outfit yourself for the coming season at the Annual Ski Swap and Winter Gear Sale. This is a great way to turn over your old equipment and find some great deals. In addition to personal equipment there will be loads of skis, boards, boots, clothing and accessories. This will also be your last chance to get a seasons pass at the Fall Price!

Where: OK County Fairgrounds Agriplex
When: Equipment drop off Friday Oct 29, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sale starts Saturday, Oct 30, from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Pick up unsold equipment or checks from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM

There is a $2.00 entry fee (under 12 free)
Cash, check and credit cards accepted!
Come get geared up, support the Ski Patrol and THINK SNOW!

Ski Swap Details

When: Equipment drop off Friday Oct 29, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sale starts Saturday, Oct 30, from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Pick up unsold equipment or checks from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM

There is a $2.00 entry fee (under 12 free)
...Cash or check(with ID) only, NO CREDIT CARDS

Come get geared up, support the Ski Patrol and THINK SNOW!

For more info email info@skitheloup.com or call
509-557-3401 or toll free 866-699-5334

Click here for Event listing on Facebook.

Toboggan Clinic at the Loup - Day 1

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A Patrol, Always Ready

SuperTour Nordic Race at the Loup

The Methow Valley SuperTour classic races were held at the Loup Nordic trails on Sunday. Here's a link to some pictures from the MVSTA blog:

http://www.mvsta.blogspot.com/

OEC Refresher & Lift Evacuation Practice

After getting refreshed on Saturday, we practiced lift evacuation on Sunday.

PATROLLERS NEEDED

The Loup Loup Ski Patrol is currently looking to increase it's ranks. We are planning to begin our Outdoor Emergency Care training by the beginning of October. If you are a strong, advanced to expert skier or boarder who wants to join our team, please call Kurt Oakley, Patrol Director at 509-997-1600 or email info@skitheloup.com .

Requirements

• Be a strong, advanced or expert skier/boarder
• Be at least 16 years of age
• Join the National Ski Patrol (www.nsp.org)
• Complete one season as a "candidate"
• Successfully complete the Outdoor Emergency Care course including CPR*

*The OEC course is scheduled to begin late Sept./early Oct. It is an online course which generally runs 6-8 weeks. Assignments are completed by email. There will be 5 day long sessions of "hands on" practical training as well, plus a mid term and final exam.

• Maintain an average of one duty day a week plus participation with our annual Ski Swap and training sessions.
• Play well with others and enjoy snow & cold!

Benefits

• 1st year: Free lift ticket while "on duty/training".
• 2nd year: (1st year as patroller) Free season pass plus half price pass for immediate family.
• 3rd year: Free season pass for patroller and immediate family
• Eligible for comp tickets and discounts at other areas
• Pro purchase deals with participating manufacturers

Costs 1st year

• OEC Course: $70
• Text Books: $79
• NSP Dues: $60

Costs 2nd year

• NSP Dues:$60
• Ski Patrol Jacket or Vest $60 to $100

Thanks for considering! Need more info? Questions? Call the Loup Loup Office at 509-557-3401

or Kurt at 509-997-1600

Mark the Calendar

October 24: Taste of Two Valleys event at the Agriplex.

November 7: the Ski Swap

November 14 & 15: OEC Refresher

Top Shack Progress

Thanks to Tom Halpin, Chris Stern, Sharla & yours truly we now have the coolest floor of any ski patrol shack. We were able to get the inside windows trimmed out and almost all the shingles up. At this point, there really isn't enough to do to call for a work party on Sunday. I'll put out another email looking for a get together when we get a few more materials. We still have things to finish up, so stay tuned. Nice job, everyone!

Oak

Fundraiser for Loup Loup Ski Patrol "Those who volunteer to haul your rear"

This is our first Patrol fund raiser movie.

Where: Twisp River Pub, Twisp, WA.
When: Tuesday January 27th, movie starts at 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm.
What: The latest Powderwhore productions movie of backcountry telemark skiing.
Bar will be open and light food menu available.
Cost: $10 adult, $5 kids (18 and under) .

Questions: call the Loup at (866) 699-5334 or 509-557-3401

Ski Swap and Winter Gear Sale

Support the Loup Loup Volunteer Ski Patrol and outfit yourself for the coming season at the Annual Ski Swap and Winter Gear Sale. A great way to turn over your old equipment and find some great deals. In addition to personal equipment there will be loads of skis, boards, boots, clothing and accessories from: ARLBERG SPORTS, THE BIKESHOP, LIQUIDATION SPORTS, MT. PILCHUCK SPORTS, and RAWSONS. This will also be your last chance to get a seasons pass at the Fall Price!

The Details

Where: OK County Fairgrounds Agriplex

When: Equipment drop off Friday Nov. 14, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Sale starts Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM

Pick up unsold equipment or checks from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM

There is a $2.00 entry fee (under 12 free)
Cash or check(with ID) only, NO CREDIT CARDS

Come get geared up, support the Ski Patrol and THINK SNOW!
For more info email info@skitheloup.com or call
509-557-3401 or toll free 866-699-5334