
Patroller Chats
Join us as we sit down with past and present patrollers, hosts, and friends of the Pacific Northwest Division of the National Ski Patrol to preserve their stories and grow our History Project together. Patroller Chats was started in 2023 for the History Project by Shirley Cummings.
Tune in for fun, informative, inspirational, and occasionally spirited conversations, where we explore traditions deeply rooted in history and full of heart.
Honoring the NSP Creed: Service and Safety since 1938, we’re preserving our legacy and building lasting connections for the future. Join us on Patroller Chats!
Podcasting since 2025 • 16 episodes
Patroller Chats
Latest Episodes
Water, Snow, and Fire: The Elements of Kathy’s Journey-(Part 3:3) What Happens When Recognition Meets Humility on the Mountain?
When someone dedicates decades to emergency services, the impact ripples outward in ways they may never fully witness. Kathy's story exemplifies this powerful truth as she shares her remarkable journey through the National Ski Patrol system. We...
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Water, Snow, and Fire: The Elements of Kathy’s Journey-(Part 2:3) Jacket Colors & White Crosses: The World of Ski Patrol
We continue with Kathy Alexander as she shares her extensive career journey in ski patrol and outdoor safety, highlighting the significant changes in equipment, uniforms, and training methods over her decades of service.The PNWD Histo...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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26:21

Water, Snow, and Fire: The Elements of Kathy’s Journey-Part 1
Kathy's professional path exemplifies how ski patrol skills translate across emergency services. After transitioning from volunteer to paid patrol, she became Mount Bachelor's Safety Administrator (Risk Manager), then joined Bend Fire as a para...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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26:01

Memories as a pioneering ski patroller and nurse:(Part 2:2) Cinnamon Rolls and Yellow Merit Stars, A Patroller's Tale
Carol Fountain takes us on a nostalgic journey through her remarkable career with the Bogus Basin Ski Patrol, revealing how morning meetings became history lessons and cinnamon rolls turned into coveted prizes. Her leadership philosophy centere...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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42:55

Memories as a pioneering ski patroller and nurse:(Part 1:2) When we had no radios and so much more
Carol Fountain shares her 50-year journey with the National Ski Patrol at Bogus Basin, Idaho, providing a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of mountain rescue from the 1970s to today. Her perspective as both a nurse and longtime patroller ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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