A professional who patrols ski trails and slope areas to provide assistance and protection to skiers and report condition of trails, ski lifts, and snow cover on slopes. Respnsibilities include:

• Patrols assigned areas, using skis or snowshoes.
• Rescues injured skiers and renders first aid or transfers them to waiting ambulance, using toboggan.
• Notifies medical personnel in case of serious injury where moving skier might prove dangerous.
• Ensures that no skiers remain on slopes or trails at end of day or during inclement weather.
• Inspects ski lifts, such as rope tows, T-bar, J-bar, and chair lifts, to report safety hazards and evidence of damage or wear.
• May pack snow on slopes.
• May give ski instruction.
• May participate in skiing demonstrations for entertainment of resort guests.
• May assist demolition crew to blast for avalanche control.