International Ski Patrollers Day
They work tirelessly to maintain and enhance the ski resort experience from dawn until dusk, throughout the season.
“Being a ski patroller allows me to enjoy the mountains every day throughout the winter whilst contributing to the safety of others,” said Verbier Ski Patroller, Théo Besse.
“It combines my passions for the sport, for keeping the mountains safe and working together as a team.
“We go to work every day, no matter the conditions, and though our job is very demanding, it’s also incredibly rewarding.”
PlanetSKI spent a day with the Verbier ski patrol in 2024 to see what happens behind the scenes.
It is a fascinating read:
Verbier Piste Patrol. Image © PlanetSKI
This year we shadowed a course at Glenshee in Scotland:
PlanetSKI with the Glenshee Ski Patrol. Image © Julia Clarke/PlanetSKI
International Ski Patrollers Day began in 2022 and is organised by Helly Hansen.
It has partnered with nearly 50 ski resorts across Europe and North America to celebrate the work of ski patrollers and it contributes to a variety of patrol and snow safety organisations.
The financial support from the brand has been used to provide workshops, peer to peer support and educational resources across a range of topics, including avalanche safety, mental health, and injury management and response.
In support of the anniversary, Helly Hansen will once again donate 5% of all e-commerce sales and selected retail store sales from 10 February to various organisations supporting ski patrol internationally, including Fédération Internationale des Patrouilles de Ski (FIPS), Canadian Ski Patrol and more.
“At Helly Hansen, we’re proud to work with more than 55,000 professionals worldwide, who trust our gear to help them stay and feel alive in the outdoors every day,” said the Chief Marketing Officer at Helly Hansen, Joumana Løvstad,
“We’re excited to mark the fifth anniversary of International Ski Patrol Day, honouring the passion, dedication and expertise of patrollers around the world.”
“Thank you for making all of the magic on the mountains possible,” adds Warren Smith, professional freeride skier, world-class ski instructor and Helly Hansen ambassador.
“We’re not just grateful, we’re in awe of what ski patrollers do to allow us to do what we love.”
Verbier Piste Patrol. Image © PlanetSKI
Helly Hansen encourages everyone who enjoys the mountains to celebrate the ski patrollers in their communities on International Ski Patrol Day, using #skipatrolday and @hellyhansen across social channels, and at resorts and stores globally.
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