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Ski Patrol Has Changed, But Friendship Remains the Heart of Service. Longtime Mt Hood patroller, Gordy Winterrowd shares insights from his 50+ years of service, reflecting on the evolution of rescue equipment and the changing relationship between volunteer and paid patrol staff. Click here to see the pictures he is describing while chatting with us!
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Chapters
1. From Bottle Caps to Rescues: The Evolution of Mount Hood Ski Patrol (Part 2 of 2) -(Click link in description for pictures) (00:00:00)
2. Changes in Mount Hood Patrol (00:01:51)
3. Evolution of Rescue Sleds (00:05:19)
4. Changes in Mountain Management (00:10:56)
5. Value of Volunteer Patrolling (00:18:07)
6. European Skiing & Rescue Systems (00:22:58)
7. Gordy's Austrian Injury Story (00:27:22)
8. Travel Insurance Importance (00:38:24)
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