Registration Desk Hours

Conference Center / Lobby

Thursday, August 7th

4:00pm - 7:00 pm

Friday, August 8th

7:00am - 5:00 pm

7:00pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday, August 9th

7:00am - 7:50 am

Hospitality - Next to Camano

Thursday, August 7th

6:00 - 10:00 pm  
​(Quiet Hours starts @10pm!)

Friday, August 8th

7:00-8:00am;  
​1:00pm -  4:30 pm 
  7:00pm - 10:00 pm   
​(Quiet Hours starts @10pm!)

Saturday, August  9th

7:00-8:00am; 
2:00pm  -  5:00 pm 
   9:00pm - 12 midnight   
​ (Quiet Hours starts @10pm!)

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Daily Schedule - PLEASE NOTE the need to be flexible.

Changes may have to happen due to last minute needs!

Friday, August 8th, 2024

0800 - 1200

BLOUCH

Patrol Director 101

Eric Brittingham

An overview of the sometimes overwhelming job of Patrol Director. This class will help you understand some of the pitfalls of the job. It will be a interactive class with lots of discussion.

​Please note: Very important to indicate you're attending with registration.

1. If you have already registered, please go to the online registration and sign up for this class only.  This will ensure supplies and room availability for all.
2. ​Questions:  Please contact Andy Becholdt 

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SOUSA

Hotel 

10:00am Outside

Open to start locating from the time of your arrival and due by 5pm, 8/10.

OEC MSP Senior Program 

Marianne Becker, Kathy Lee

The highlights for this will be OEC MSP Senior Program -Covering and learning about the structure, training, evaluation and final.  

​Please note: Very important to indicate you're attending with registration.

1. If you have already registered, please go to the online registration and sign up for this class only.  This will ensure supplies and room availability for all.
2. Please also register for the class on the NSP-LMS site.
3. ​Questions:  Please contact Marianne Becker

Wine Tour

Contact the registration desk at the hotel to reserve and ask questions. 
2 Screens, can go in a group, by the hour.

Please note: Previous 18 hole golf cancelled due to lack of people.

Coffee  & Marina

Chase Hausman, Steve Ellery

PNWD Bike Advisor Chase Hausman will be giving a brief ABC Check ride talk prior to departure.
Steve Ellers is point of contact for the bike ride, possible rentals, maps and GPS information.
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Please note: Very important to contact both Steve and Chase for plans to participate and of any questions

GPS Brew Pub Challenge 
Fun Way Finding Event

Joseph Calbreath

Great opportunity to practice your way finding skills!  Joseph has set up 4 locations to find, fun times by all.  This will be practicing your skills with UTM & WGS 84 datum!  
Deadline in turning the documentation in finding all 4 locations is by Sat 5pm, 8/10. 

1300 - 1600

SOUSA

PNWD Executive Board Meeting: DD, Exec Board, RD's (Division Advisors Opt) 

1700 - 1900  -  PLAYWRIGHTS HALL

HELLMAN/WILLIAMS

Ticketed, Meet & Greet, Network, Have Fun!

Saturday, August 9, 2025

0715 - 0800  -  PLAYWRIGHTS HALL

HELLMAN/ WILLIAMS

 Division Advisors Breakfast Meeting (Ticketed):  Networking opportunity for all patrollers,
​meet other patrols and speak to advisors of different discipline.  

Keynote Panel

 0800 - 0920  -  BAKER B

HELLMAN / WILLIAMS

Keynote

Past, Present, Future: NSP-PNWD & 10th Mtn

   
​Panel Participants: ​
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1. Trux Dole:  10th Mountain Division Foundation
2. Shirley Cummings:  PNWD Historian
3. Eric Geisler:  Nordic / BC Advisor
4. Shelley Urben: PNWD Division Director​

Historical Roots

Plan for a dynamic interactive time in learning, discussion, and questions with NSP/PNWD/10th Mountain.  Find out what is happening at the National, Division, Region. Let's network and share about your Patrol.

Session 1

0900 - 0950

BLOCH

Injury Prevention / PT

Hannah Shallice

Pre-ski season conditioning. 

Learn about the influence of posture on core stability and timing of muscle recruitment and the importance of strength/endurance on motor control.

​Learn about tools and ways to assist in recovery.

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SOUSA

Alumni

Josie Elting and Matt Otonicar

PATROLLERS & ALUMNI  are invited to join us for a short presentation on what the NSP Alumni Membership is all about: Requirements to become an Alumni
Why become an Alumni
How to become an Alumni
Benefits of Alumni Membership
Opportunities for Alumn
Next - Where do we go from here...
Come along to get great information for patrollers and Alumni. Hope to see you at the presentation.

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JOPLIN / SEEGER

Awards

Sue Baker and Pam Carson

The Awards Breakout Session will focus on the criteria for patrols and regions to get the most recognition and honor results from the NSP Awards for your patrollers and patrol leadership and individual honors including:

1. NSP Awards Strategies
2. Merit Stars
3. National Appointments/LCA's, Distinguished Service Awards
4. Hall of Fame Awards
5. Writing NSP Awards Nominations

O'NEILL

MTR - 2 Hour Session

Steve Potter, Matt Strauser,
Tom Clarke, Katherine Christensen

We will be covering the new NSP MTR protocol for Technical Rope Rescue.
​There is a lot of information and greatly changes the standard of Training for MTR 1 and MTR 2
Hands on training.  ​

Session 2

1000 - 1050

BLOCH

SOUSA

ORM - Outdoor Risk Management

Joseph Ferraro

ORM Online Program Active on NSP Learning Management System.  Patrol Member  Recommendations.   Latest national trends/reports from NSP/NSAA in ORM, and where do we go from here with outdoor risk management!  

Discussion/update on NSP Outdoor Risk Management online course and risk management efforts throughout the ski and bike recreation community.  ORM Advisor present to answer questions and give opinions in the risk management field.  ​

History

Shirley Cummings

PATROL HISTORY--Why it is important & how to get started writing yours.
This will be a working break-out session for patrollers interested in learning how to find out about the history of their own patrols and to begin the writing process. 

• Where to look for sources.
• Suggested references
• By-pass possible problems. 
• Samples of other patrol histories
• Displays of old NSP memorabilia.  

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JOPLIN / SEEGER

Mountain / Bike Hosts​​

Dave Schweitzer​

The session will address Mountain Host "Value Added" to the ski patrol, Guests and Mountain Management. The session will harness the program at Willamette Pass, to network with others already in operation and those interested in wanting to start a program.   Winter and/or Summer

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O'NEILL

MTR - 2 Hour Session

Steve Potter

We will be covering the new NSP MTR protocol for Technical Rope Rescue.
​There is a lot of information and greatly changes the standard of Training for MTR 1 and MTR 2
Hands on training.  

Session 3

1100 - 1150

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BLOCH

OEC - ..

Marianne Becker & Kathy Lee

Learn about the new Hybrid OEC course moving into the LMS system and also incorporating a discussion about how different areas train OEC candidates, basically combining them together, getting ideas to further develop our program in our Division.

Plan on bringing your questions and suggestions for the leadership as well as networking with others.
​"Instructor Continuing Education Clinic - OEC - Pacific"

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SOUSA

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Join me for an informative one-hour class dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of sleep. This session will introduce participants to the essentials of sleep science, including the different stages of sleep, the importance of circadian rhythms, and the impact of sleep on physical and mental health.

Through engaging discussions and practical tips, attendees will learn how to recognize common sleep challenges and discover effective strategies for improving sleep quality. Don't miss this opportunity to prioritize your sleep and unlock the benefits of restorative rest!

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JOPLIN / SEEGER

O'NEILL

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Nordic / Backcountry

Eric Geisler & Matt Strauser

At the national level the Nordic/ Backcountry program is having several broad program discussions which we would like to have input to from our division.  These discussions will lead to development of new manuals for the program(s) and a vision of how to move forward.  Some of the topics to discuss are: 

• Registration of Nordic/ Backcountry patrols
• Tracking training and refreshers
• Recruiting and retaining membership
• Nordic and Backcountry programs – should they have separate tracks?
• Training standards (needs) for Nordic area patrols
• Training standards (needs) for Backcountry patrols
• Nordic/ Backcountry Senior Program
• Nordic Masters Program

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Lunch Plus:

1200 - 1250

HELLMAN/ WILLIAMS

LUNCH - Presentation
​Ticketed

Ski Flight Presentation (Sign Up).............Meet & Greet, Network, Have Fun!

CONF.
​CENTER LOBBY

*Vendor's Showcased*

* Drop In & Out Throughout the Day

• Stop in, visit, learn, network with our vendors.​
• Please support and thank them for coming.

• PNWD History Project
• FIrst Net ATT​
• AirFlare
• Lifeflight
• Airlift Northwest

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• ​Edge Rescue
  • Arva
  • Auclair
  • DCurve Optics​
  • Trew​
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Session 4

1300 - 1350

BLOCH

OEC 

Marianne Becker & Kathy Lee

Learn about the new Hybrid OEC course moving into the LMS system and also incorporating a discussion about how different areas train OEC candidates, basically combining them together, getting ideas to further develop our program in our Division.

Plan on bringing your questions and suggestions for the leadership as well as networking with others.
​"Instructor Continuing Education Clinic - OEC - Pacific"

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SOUSA

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• This session covers how and where to acquire free and discounted software that can be used to manage and communicate with your patrol.
• Learn about Microsoft Teams
• We will also cover how to use Microsoft Office 365  - the software used by the PNWD.
• Learn how Tech Soup can assist your patrol

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JOPLIN / SEEGER

Bike Patrol

Chase Hauseman

What are the top knots you need to know, to safely get yourself - and your patient - out of most situations?

​Come learn from one of the best what these knots are, how to tie them, and just as importantly - which knot when, and why.

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O'NEILL

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What are the top knots you need to know, to safely get yourself - and your patient - out of most situations?

​Come learn from one of the best what these knots are, how to tie them, and just as importantly - which knot when, and why.

Session 5

1400 - 1450

BLOCH

Certified / Senior

Kacy Carlson .
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General overview of the certified program & how it compares to the senior program.

Already a senior and looking for what’s next?  Maybe the certified program is for you!

Both PNWD Certified Advisor -Kacy & OEC Advisors Marianne / Kathy will be there to answer questions, give feedback of what is happening at national and PNWD levels.    

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SOUSA

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Oregon has 13 downhill ski areas but has had many more in its history.  
Come hear the stories of ski areas that no longer exist in the state of Oregon.  
We will talk about the ski hills at:

• Taft Mountain
• Idlelwild
• Oregon Trail
  
• Tomahawk
• ​Santiam Lodge and many more.

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JOPLIN / SEEGER

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Meet with the founder of Troopiter, a software system built for patrols by a patroller, to learn about simplifying the administrative workload of running your patrol.

​If you are a current user of the system please come to discuss your experience, request features, learn what new ones are in the works, throw rotten tomatoes, etc.

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O'NEILL

OET - 2 Hour Session

Jack Ramsey, George White and Jeff Daughty

Toboggan Analysis and Scoring
- In the session we will take a look at videos and discuss what to look for, how to analyze, and score toboggan handling at Senior Final Evaluations.
- Time permitting, we will also look at a candidate working on becoming an Alpine patroller, analyzing toboggan skills at the new patroller level.  

Safety Planning for OET Operation and Training 
​Failing to plan is planning to fail.  This session will discuss some of the potential hazards of running toboggans and training new operators.  We will examine how to develop a plan to mitigate those hazards. A review of essential safety topics for running toboggans will be discussed. ​​

Session 6

1500 - 1550

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SOUSA

Safety / Patroller Wellness & Social Media Overview

Jodie Jeffers

1-Many areas of Safety- Public, Area, Patrollers and beyond.  Dynamic Discussion of ways to find, address, and promote safety for all areas. What has worked, tools used, sharing with others. 

2-Explore more about Patroller Wellness- Stress Awareness from the basics to more advanced.
How the division has been utilizing SafetyCulture4All Monthly Workshops- past/present/future.  
Sharing some tools to bring back to your patrols and learning what others have done too.  
What other resources are out there to share?

3-Networking! What is available and what is in place now from the Division?  

• Did you know PWND has a Website, Social Media FB & IG, YouTube, Podcast?
• Looking to create or expand your patrols options? 
• Want to assist with the divisions sites?
• Share your success & not so successful attempts?
• What and where else can we go?
• What training is needed or to expand our learning?
• Have graphics/AI/photography/web development background and want to share?

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JOPLIN / SEEGER

O'NEILL

Instructor Development

Kathy Alexander

For ID Instructors and ID Instructor-Trainers:
This session will present updates on LMS and on the ID education program.  Attendees will participate in discussions on how to intergrade using LMS in the ID course, and share instructing ideas for ID courses (ZOOM, hybrid course, face-to-face meetings).

This session will be registered as an "Instructor Development ID-ICE" course which participants should enroll in prior to the Convention.

OET - Ongoing 2 Hour Session

Jack Ramsey & George White

Toboggan Analysis and Scoring
- In the session we will take a look at videos and discuss what to look for, how to analyze, and score toboggan handling at Senior Final Evaluations.
- Time permitting, we will also look at a candidate working on becoming an Alpine patroller, analyzing toboggan skills at the new patroller level.  

Safety Planning for OET Operation and Training 
​Failing to plan is planning to fail.  This session will discuss some of the potential hazards of running toboggans and training new operators.  We will examine how to develop a plan to mitigate those hazards. A review of essential safety topics for running toboggans will be discussed. ​

1700 - 2200    -    PLAYWRIGHTS HALL

HELLMAN/ WILLIAMS

     5:00-6:00pm      Reception / No Host Cash Bar / Silent Auction

HELLMAN/ WILLIAMS

   6:00-10pm   Dinner & Awards Banquet - Ticketed

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Sunday, August 10th, 2025

0700 - 0800

VISTA BALLROOM
​12TH FLOOR

Region Directors (RD) with Patrol Directors/Representatives (PD/PR) & Division Advisors Breakfast Meeting - Ticketed

0830- 1200

VISTA BALLROOM
​12TH FLOOR

PNWD General Session & Meeting of the Board of Directors with voting.
-All patrollers are welcome.

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​2025 PNWD Convention hosted by the Northwest Region will come to an end!

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August 7-9th, ​2026 - To be hosted by the So Idaho Region

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Date Forthcoming: via ZOOM

PWND Patrol Formation & Registration

• This is for New Patrol Directors and Region Directors learning about Patrol Formation & Registration .
• TBA for further information and zoom link.  
• ​Existing RD & PD's welcome, please contact TBD

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