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

[Hugh Conway]

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

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

[atroan]

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

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...

[atroan]

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.

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

[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.

[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.

[Hopeless Sinner]

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.

[singlecross]

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.

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.

[baron]

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.

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!