Education
Programs
Consistent, high-caliber education at every Northern Division hill. We offer training and certification in Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC), Outdoor Emergency Transportation (OET), Avalanche, Mountain Travel & Rescue (MTR), Instructor Development (ID), and the Senior Program.
Senior Program
Requirements, scenarios, and the current season’s evaluation dates.
Women’s Program
A welcoming space for women to learn, grow, connect, and challenge themselves.
Instructor Application
Apply online. Instructor Development is notified on submit.
NSP.org Tutorials
Patroller profile, patrol registration, and other member-site how-tos.
Training Scholarships
Ask the division to help with course fees and travel.
Upcoming Courses
OEC refreshers, OET clinics, avalanche, and evaluations — by mountain color.
Young Adult Program
Building confident young leaders through hands-on training, teamwork, mentorship, and service.
Patroller Wellness
Develop an awareness of patroller stress injury. Encourage and support local peer support. You are not alone on the hill.
Mountain Travel & Rescue
Providing Mountain Travel and Rescue (MTR) education and hands-on training to equip members with the skills and knowledge to safely navigate, survive, and conduct rescue operations in challenging mountain environments.
Avalanche
Providing avalanche safety education, training, and resources to equip members with the knowledge and skills to recognize, assess, and manage avalanche hazards.
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