The Original Ski Patrol Podcast

Part 2 of my discussion with Tobey. Notice to listeners - We discuss mental health and suicide.

Toby Willey - CEO, Patroller and the driving force behind Edge Rescue. Toby shares his knowledge, insights and struggles as Edge Rescue celebrates 25 years.

Preview of Episode 12 - Toby Willey - owner and driving force behind Edge Rescue. Toboggans.

I speak with Makis Logiotatidis a certified mountain leader, ski patroller and ski instructor, with many years of experience in the mountain of Greece. Makis shares his passion for skiing and asks for advise and support on avalanche prevention.

A preview of Episode 11 - I speak with Makis Logiotatidis, ski patrol, ski instructor and guide at Vasilitsa Ski Centre in the Pindos Mountains of Greece.

A discussion with Kari Brandt founder on the non-profit Women of Patrol. Kari shares the origins, vision and exciting programs offered by this great organization. As well as her interesting path to becoming a Ski Patrol.

A preview of Episode 10 - I speak with Kari Brandt the founder of the Non-Profit Organization "Women of Patrol"

I speak with the Laura McGladrey (Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder) and Griffin Lawrence (Community Director) of the Responder Alliance. Responder Alliance is a training centre for resilience tools to prevent burnout and traumatic stress injury. They believe in a proactive approach, recommending all responders receive training to manage the risk of stress injury.

A preview of Episode 9 - I speak with Laura McGladrey and Griffin Lawerence of the Responder Alliance.

I talk with John Wolf - Volunteer Patrol Director for Liberty Mountain Ski Patrol. John provides insight on the recruitment, training, and retention of over 100 volunteer patrols at Liberty Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania.

A preview of Episode 8 - John Wolf Liberty Mountain Ski Patrol

I speak with Erik Lidström from Sweden and he share's his experiences and what it's like to patrol at the northern most ski resort in world Riskgränsen, located above the Arctic Cirlce.

I speak with Erik Lidström a ski patroller in Sweden. Erik works at Riksgränsen the world's most northerly ski resort , located north of the Arctic Circle.

I speak with Sarah Linville about her experience as an avalanche dog rescue handler and trainer. Sarah works as a river boat guide and patroller at Sun Valley Idaho. Sarah shares about what is involved in training a dog to do avalanche rescue and the commitment it requires.

I speak with Sarah Linville, of Sun Valley, Idaho. Sarah is a patroller, river guide, and avalanche dog rescue trainer. I spoke with Sarah about what it takes to train a dog for avalanche rescues. Please enjoy this preview.

I speak with Fee Burner from Girsberger Mountain Technology. In 2002, Girsberger Mountain Rescue Technology launched the world's first ATC Avalanche Training Center , which set completely new standards in avalanche transceiver training! We also discuss Ellas Adventures, a children's book about raising awareness of safety in alpine areas among children and their families in a creative and education...

On this episode I speak with Feli, from Girsberger Mountain Rescue Technology and learn about the innovative systems they have created that help patrols and search rescue in the Alps of Europe and now Australia train for avalanche rescue and find people caught in an avalanche. Please enjoy this preview.

On this episode I talk with Megan Kelly, Assistant Patrol Leader at Fernie Alpine Resort located in Fernie BC, Canada. Megan shares her path to ski patrol and discusses a mental health continuum program for patrollers that she was instramental in implementing. Megan shares her take on "your favourite piece of equipment" and we discuss "Hot Pow"

Karen is a successful business woman, speaker, author and ski patrol. She discusses the plane crash that changed her life and as she says "I can still do it"

I speak with Megan Kelly the Assistant Patrol leader at Fernie Alphine Resort, at Fernie BC. Megan describes an innovative mental health program she helped implement for patrollers at Fernie. Please enjoy this preview of Episode 4.

On Episode 3, I speak with Karen Trolan, who is living her best life after she broke her back in plane crash .

On this episode, I speak with my actual first guest Luis N. Gutiérrez Chávez "Guty". A well travelled patroller currently in Perisher Australia. Guty shares his path from the rental shop to becoming a patroller that was gone from Ski La Parva in Chile, to Nakiska, Alberta Canada, and Andorra.

The following is a preview of Episode 2 and my first "real" guest Guty, a patroller from South America, currently in Perisher Australia.

Episode 1 - On this episode I interview myself (Kent Ulrich) as my first guest. I also describe the format of the podcast and what's to come on upcoming episodes. This is my first time doing a podcast and I know I will get better.

A preview of what's to come on The Original Ski Patrol Podcast