Ski patrol in Colorado / John B. Cameron and Eric D. Miller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cameron, John B., author.

Miller, Eric D., author.

Series:

Images of modern America.

Images of modern America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ski patrollers--Colorado--History--Pictorial works.

Ski patrollers.

Skiing accidents--Colorado--Pictorial works.

Skiing accidents.

Skiing injuries--Colorado--Pictorial works.

Skiing injuries.

Snowboarding--Colorado--Pictorial works.

Snowboarding.

Snowboarding injuries--Colorado--Pictorial works.

Snowboarding injuries.

First responders--Colorado--Pictorial works.

First responders.

Colorado.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (95 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, South Carolina : Arcadia Publishing, [2018]

Summary:

"The Army's 10th Mountain Division, developed during World War II for combat missions in the mountains of northern Italy, evolved into ski patrols as we know them today. Far-reaching and nuanced, the job of a ski patroller combines long days, physically demanding work in high alpine environments, and the ability to respond to complex medical emergencies. In Colorado, ski patrol has grown from a volunteer operation to a professional workforce--incorporating advancements in lifesaving techniques, avalanche forecasting, and specialized guest services. Relying heavily on their fellow patrollers, life-long friendships are forged on the mountain and often embellished in legendary tales--many of which are shared within."--Back cover.

Contents:

National Ski Patrol and the 10th Mountain Division

First responders

Advanced mountain rescue.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4396-6584-2