PASSIONATE, PROUD, VOLUNTEERS​
DEDICATED TO SERVING HOGADON BASIN SKI RESORT AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.
SAFETY AND SERVICE SINCE 1958
Photo Credit: Allison Strube
CMSP MISSION STATEMENT
To promote safety and injury prevention and to provide the highest possible standards of education, certification and delivery in first aid and rescue services to the Hogadon Basin Ski Resort and surrounding area.
ABOUT CMSP
Casper Mountain Ski Patrol is a proud member of the National Ski Patrol and is a federally chartered, volunteer driven non for profit organization. All members are Outdoor Emergency Care certified technicians who have made the commitment to serve the Hogadon Basin Ski Area. The Patrol's primary focus is to provide rescue and emergency first aid care to those who are injured or become sick while visiting Hogadon. The Patrol work with other Hogadon staff to make each guest's experience at Hogadon the best it can be, to prevent accidents and care for those guests who may become injured or ill. Donations are tax deductible and will be used for continuing education, operational costs and acquiring equipment to help save lives.​​
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OUR PURPOSE
Medical Care
Render emergency medical care to persons sustaining accidents or sudden illness.
First Responder
Training
Train Patrollers to make them ready to render emergency medical care.
Trained to OEC Level
Safety
Promote public safety in snow sports to prevent accidents wherever practical.
Volunteer & Serve
Principles
Participate in and contribute to various activities that support the Patrol's well being, that make the Patrol viable, and keep its commitments to the aforementioned principles
Be part of the Team
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE:
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Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
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People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
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Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
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Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
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You must prevent runaway equipment.
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Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
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Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
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You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
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Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
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If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.
Winter sports involve risk of serious injury or death. Your knowledge, decisions and actions contribute to your safety and that of others. If you need help understanding the Code, please ask any ski area employee.
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Note for Parents: If children are skiing by themselves, please have a plan in place for them to be able to contact you.
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Mountain Safety Tips …
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Wear a helmet. Helmets have been proven to reduce or prevent head injuries.
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Wrist Guards for Snowboarders
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Take a lesson.
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Carry a ski area map.
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Carry a small first aid kit. Carry any needed medications such as an inhaler or insulin or snack.
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Maintain your equipment. Keep the bindings clean and functioning.
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Wear proper clothes. Cotton jeans and Hoodies are not good ideas. They absorb water and turn into refrigerants. Nothing zaps your day like being cold. Protect your eyes with goggles. You lose most of your body heat through your head. Put on a hat or better yet a helmet.
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At large ski areas or in wooded area don’t go alone. If you are injured it will be hard to find you.
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Avoid listening to music on a headset. You need your ears to hear the people around you. Or hear a snowmobile coming up the hill.
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Stay sober. Don’t smoke dope, or drink while skiing.
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Make sure you have Ski Patrol Telephone Number in your cell phone or click on the red medical logo top right of the website.
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CONTACT US
CALL US
(307) 235-8335