Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol history, 1934-2000.

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Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol history, 1934-2000.

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The collection contains photocopies of material relating to the history of the Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol. It includes letters, memoirs and articles documenting the formation of the patrol, as well as rosters, regulations, and information about ski patrol parties. The collection also includes information on individual patrol members, equipment, and accidents.

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Vermont Historical Society

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Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol (Vt.)

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Lindner, Brian,

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One of the first organized ski patrols in the nation, the Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol was organized in 1934 through the auspices of the Mount Mansfield Ski Club. The Club formed a committee to establish a patrol to cover the mountains and hills surrounding Stowe, Vermont. In 1935 the patrol instituted a rule that all members must pass the Red Cross first aid course. After a skiing fatality in 1936, the committee felt it needed to strengthen the rescue system and chose a ski patrol director, Al Go...

National Ski Patrol System (U.S.)

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Organization was founded by Charles Minot "Minnie" Dole (1899-1976) in 1938. He was also responsible for the formation of the 10th Mountain Division. Many veterans of the 10th Mountain Divisions were responsible for the early NSP divisions after WWII. The National Ski Patrol is the largest winter rescue organization in the world. Promotes safety and health in skiing and other outdoor winter recreational activities. In 1980, the NSP was recognized as a Federal Charter by the United States Congres...