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Continuing with Steve Rolfe Part 2:2. Also joining in...Gary Burke and Shirley Cummings. Listen to veteran ski patrollers share stories that trace the evolution of ski patrol from the 1950s through present day, revealing how regional differences, equipment innovations, and standardization efforts shaped modern mountain rescue systems.
Welcome to Patroller Chats. What began as a way to support the history project, led by our own historian- Shirley Cummings has grown into a fun, informative, and definitely inspiring podcast. We're connecting with patroller's, hosts and more from across the Pacific Northwest. Diving into the stories, traditions, and unique histories of our amazing volunteers, all while having a great time, sharing some laughs, and getting into some spirited, heartfelt conversations. This is Patroller Chats.
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Chapters
1. Shirley's First Day at Hayek (00:00:00)
2. Evolution of Toboggans and Mountain Challenges (00:04:11)
3. Life as a Ski Patroller in the Early Days (00:08:39)
4. Gary's Journey in the Ski Patrol (00:16:50)
5. Division Politics and Cultural Differences (00:25:00)
6. Snow Rangers and Emergency Response Systems (00:36:07)
7. The Skiers 2 Program for Special Needs (00:49:28)
8. Emergency Crisis Management and Coordination (00:57:43)
9. Standardization Across Divisions (01:07:00)
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