Ski Patrol Appearance: Stay proffesional vs. More trendy/bright colors??

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Originally Posted by XXX-er

who knows what all the crests on those italian & swede uniforms say, the swede is an unapproachable nordic god, the italian wants to fuck my girlfriend, but those Canadians look kind of goofy and its the uniform I recognize eh?

the american in the jeans ... sure sign of a recession

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Swedish one says "Swedish Lift Workers Organization". The other Swede it just says Ski Patrol. SLAO is the acronym for Swedish Lift Workers Organization in Swedish.

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Originally Posted by Diamond Joe

Wow. what. the. FUCK??!?

An American patroller. wearing a canadian tuxedo. on a MONOSKI. with a dead horse in front of him. and - is it just me, or does his jacket say "brokeback mountain ski patrol"?!?!

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It's not just you.

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Originally Posted by Diamond Joe

Wow. what. the. FUCK??!?

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This technique is called "teh PHOTOSHOPS"

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Originally Posted by BakertoBham

I would also assume that all patrollers have a love of skiing. Why else would we get up at 4 or 5 in the morning to start a ski day that probably won't end until 5 or 6 at night? We do it because we love skiing!

To be fair, I have noticed that some ski patrollers, especially the older guys, can kind of be dicks. That being said, I doubt making them wear trendy ski clothes and baggy pants on the hill is going to help their outlook on things a whole lot. A huge part of our job is customer service. I can't speak for everyone, but I certainly do my best to spark up conversation on the lift, point out good spots for non-locals, etc. in the hopes of connecting with the public. It's usually the public that doesn't want to connect with us until they need us. Remember, we are not cops. Most patrollers are there to provide first aid and customer support. We are not there to "bust" people for having a good time. If we didn't have a major love for skiing, we definitely wouldn't be out there!

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I agree with a lot that you said... and it would seem that most patrollers would. So how do you lose that not wanting to connect unless they need something (half the time not even an emergency)?? I sure don't know... but a lot of great points made on here, and most seem to be saying keep a professional look and don't abuse the power by being nazi's. Although a lot of skiiers will bitch about not being able to ski out of bounds.. and turn around and sue the resort if they twist an ankle skiing somewhere they shouldn't have.

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Originally Posted by Peruvian

Who's more 'approachable'?

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Who are you asking? The double diamond/ EXPERTS ONLY skiers, the terrain park? the tourist skiing all blues? the season pass holder of 15 yrs? lots of perspectives that the patrol has to appeal to without losing their ability to do the job required.

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Originally Posted by time2clmb

My opinion is to shut the fuck up jong and stop worrying about what people are wearing. Welcome to TGR....nice first post. If people (you?) can't "connect" with ski patrol because of what they are wearing, then please leave the gene pool immediately. Also, fashion does not = showing a love for skiing.

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by the way.. you're prolly the most rad skier i have ever met, if everyone in the industry could be like you then OH how much better off we would be. Thanks for the welcome by the way, no fruit basket? you liked the post? sweeeet brah

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Originally Posted by atroan

by the way.. you're prolly the most rad skier i have ever met, if everyone in the industry could be like you then OH how much better off we would be. Thanks for the welcome by the way, no fruit basket? you liked the post? sweeeet brah

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And there you have it folks!:fm:

I dunno... these guys look like they got their shit together despite not being in red and black!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjhwTjBUvE0

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Originally Posted by atroan

by the way.. you're prolly the most rad skier i have ever met, if everyone in the industry could be like you then OH how much better off we would be. Thanks for the welcome by the way, no fruit basket? you liked the post? sweeeet brah

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It's been 3 days since I posted that, and 2 since you replied to it. Good to know it's still bothering you LMAO. That's some tame shit, I look forward to reading your butthurt replies when one of the fine folks here actually says something insulting.

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Originally Posted by atroan

... might try some other means of releasing anger than a TGR forum.

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WHAT?? It's my only outlet, now that I can't beat my wife anymore. Don't take it from me, you slow-posting alien fucktard.

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Originally Posted by Scotsman50

I dunno... these guys look like they got their shit together despite not being in red and black!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjhwTjBUvE0

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Their pants are too tight, the stance too upright and they have backpacks so they don't meet the atroan fashion show criteria.

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Originally Posted by Hugh Conway

Their pants are too tight, the stance too upright and they have backpacks so they don't meet the atroan fashion show criteria.

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I like those guys, pretty solid. plus... im sure the only reason they have packs is for their change of clothes for the apres ski fashion show...

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Originally Posted by time2clmb

It's been 3 days since I posted that, and 2 since you replied to it. Good to know it's still bothering you LMAO. That's some tame shit, I look forward to reading your butthurt replies when one of the fine folks here actually says something insulting.

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or... i just didn't see it till then, on the other hand... someone posted then reposted an hour later on the same quote.. must have been an agonizing hour of thought

I’m all for black with white cross.

Let them blend in when free skiing.
It’s a rough job when shit hits the fan. And they aren’t paid enough.

Maybe they should be on fluorescent yellow with reflectors like a highway worker. #sarc

#necrobump

PS. The redcoats are coming! I guess it’s nice to see them when you’re poaching.

At my local area the uniform is all black and was with a fluorescent Green cross similar to what you see advertising MJ dispensaries. After 3 years of jokes the newer uniforms have an Orange cross.

We got a change in color scheme this year and it's much better.

Patrol went from all black to red top/black pants eliminating the confusion with lift mechanics that wear all black.

Instructors went from all red to all blue eliminating confusing them w patrol because most presumed the most visible color, red, was patrol as well as red being a color associated w first aid.

Courtesy patrol remains yellow/black pants.

Lift mechanics remain all black.

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Originally Posted by Bunion 2020

At my local area the uniform is all black and was with a fluorescent Green cross similar to what you see advertising MJ dispensaries. After 3 years of jokes the newer uniforms have an Orange cross.

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Yes, when I first visited my buddy at said resort and saw the green cross, I laughed and said “Safety Meeting?”. He wasn’t so amused after probably hearing that a thousand times previously.

A light, oversized red vest with white cross stashed in the ski pack is a good way to get to the front of the queue on a pow day after initial opening, however. As is a black vest with “Lift Maintenance” stenciled on the back. Chest harness radio required for both. :fmicon:

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Originally Posted by Core Shot

I’m all for black with white cross.

Let them blend in when free skiing.
It’s a rough job when shit hits the fan. And they aren’t paid enough.

Maybe they should be on fluorescent yellow with reflectors like a highway worker. #sarc

#necrobump

PS. The redcoats are coming! I guess it’s nice to see them when you’re poaching.

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haha1 1 my fav stories is blowing a gate at Alta by accident yrs back..saw it was closed at last second and was forced to duck it or crash. (lol i was lapping lower baldy traverse and didnt see they closed it between runs)

usually im not super fast, but that day i was haulin ass... >that patroller caught me like 1/2 way to the midstation..and was pretty pissed, god blesss em. Took a few to stumble out what happened and I didnt poach it on purpose.

good job keepin us safe team!