Snowbird Ski Patrol Behind The Scenes - Powder People by Ski Utah

Take a look behind the scenes with the men and women who make our powder days a possibility. In this episode of Powder People, Ski Utah teams up with Snowbird Ski Patrol to show you what really goes into safely managing a resort like Snowbird. From avalanche control to responding to injuries, Ski Patrollers work hard so we can have fun. Ski Utah says thanks to all of Utah's ski patrollers for keeping us safe on The Greatest Snow on Earth®.
Cinematography and Video Editing: Tim Roberts - www.shot22.com

[@kkeelty64]

This is why you don't cut rope lines. These men and women put their lives at risk so that the rest of us civilians can have fun without overly endangering ourselves or others. Respect their decision to open or close terrain. They are making their decisions using metrics that are beyond most of us. Respect!

[@seancoughlin2674]

We just skied their last week, it was our first time skiing out west. We had a blast, met a few Patrol guys and girls at each resort. We loved the sound of those early morning booms to keep us safe. It was a epic trip snowed all week long and ended with a total of around 80 inches between our first and last day of skiing. Amazing views even in the snow, and epic conditions. Thank you all for keep us all safe.

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

Alta + Snow Bird = Heaven. And the patrol are the angels. Great memories from my years patrolling in the northwest.

[@cvn6555]

Alta is great. With fresh snow Solitude is amazing in Honeycomb Canyon- expert only terrain so powder turns half the day.

[@bigwave7207]

The Bird is no joke and the trollers there are the real deal. The entire resort is avalanche terrain and they do a great job managing it.

[@zman7689]

I was lucky enough to catch a Mineral Basin rope drop this season with like 2 feet of fresh snow - best run of my life. Huge thanks to the Ski Patrollers that make that possible.

[@dimapoc5853]

Was a junior patroller at Loveland ski area in Colorado. SOOOOO FUN!!!! Plus since I was under 18 I only had to open and close the runs!

[@Slowhiker-xw2kp]

What a great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did it in college in the 70's trying to finish college. Very best job I ever had, irrespective of pay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robdunn2461]

My best day of skiing in four decades was on your mountain. It is the best snow on the planet and so close for us in Vegas. You guys got a lot to do. I hope to help and not hinder your efforts. Thanks for keeping us safe.

[@shawnfield8068]

You guys/gals make it all happen for those of us that love to enjoy the mountain. I don't know how you feel about getting on the tram first thing on a chilly powder day, but for me, that's a pretty good definition of perfect. THANKS GUYS/GALS!

[@7goldmdls]

Love Snowbird. Great mountain, I appreciate all that you do patrolling there. Too bad you do not get to free ski more. I see you working your butts off when I'm out there playing. You have a very tough job, they should pay you a lot more. Respect.

[@2cozy.]

They don’t get payed very much either

[@kodyadams5589]

I have been skiing 48 years now have skied the top 40 resorts all over the world . Snowbird has the absolute BEST “SNOW “ ANYWHERE in the WORLD! This resort in my opinion is number 1 . It could use 2 more gondolas one 8 passenger and one 6 passenger like BIG SKY has . Maybe 2 more HS chairs 6 passenger. Just goes to show you you don’t have to be the size of Whistler, Park City , Vail or Big Sky . They should take some ideas from Deer Valley for service. DEER VALLEY has the BEST LIFT service, GROOMING and SERVICE in many other ways! Nice to have FREE Hot chocolate and Breakfast Wraps at different bottom locations at base of hills . Never seen that at ANY resort in North America or even St Moritz or Zermatt !

[@garrl007]

Clearly you have yet to witness good Japan pow.

[@lightningjoltgaming8385]

Skiing in Utah is the best I love it! Especially skiing on the mountains!

[@rnkks3752]

Lightning Jolt Gaming way to expensive

[@ConquerYou]

Will be there in a month!

[@martinbrandom2654]

Sadly you wont! Hopefuly next year!

[@Blackirish__]

beautiful place

[@wasabiginger6993]

Yes, it is lots of work! In 1978, I worked at Alta Central, so I know. In some ways, in this canyon, it reminds me of the lifeguards on North Shore, Oahu during huge winter surf. Ski & Surf “bumbs”??? .. Not at all!!!

[@jacksultan8146]

Our best days the bird no doubt

[@augiegrant524]

@1:49 Im pretty sure he tosses the little plastic topping to the fuse into the snow, don't mean to be nit-picky, but this is something that should be brought to attention. Put it in your pocket and don't litter.

[@jeffprostar1909]

The igniter is red phosphate, extremely hot ,he's caring other explosives . you don't want a used igniter near the unused explosives

[@augiegrant524]

@@jeffprostar1909 Thanks for the education, hopefully they pick it up after it cools off

[@relavantoccurence94]

How do you guys hire? Tons of training before hiring?

[@SportDogg2008]

+Greg Braun im doing online training than its hands on that slope next winter! at lease for the ski patrol im doing

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Nope, no training, you barely even need to know how to ski...

[@hibrother6764]

Veganpotter Thevegan Maybe for a desk job you dont need to know how to ski

[@benjaminschumacher8532]

@@SportDogg2008 how did it go? I’d love to se where your at now.

[@cornholius]

@SportDogg2008 don't you need to take the OEC course which is roughly 80 hours and includes lots of classroom time? I need to figure out if it's possible for me since my normal job is most busy during late summer/fall when they usually take place. Since the class is taught by ski patrol and many of them also do S&R in the summer, the only time seems to be sept-nov. Online would be perfect, then maybe I could swing it.

[@jondstewart]

I never skied this place when I was in Utah last January and the snowfall sucked. I went to Brighton, Solitude, and Park City. Did I miss anything?

[@cvn6555]

No. Everywhere sucked last season. I was at Park City/Canyons and Snowbird last February and the coverage was meager. Lots closed. Utah with powder is heaven, though, because it's so dry and easy to ski. Better luck next time.

[@nachocam4514]

Pride themselves on opening terrain... Lol yeah. snowbird notoriously closes as much terrain as possible to cut cost

[@chrisfernandez7705]

I just moved to SLC to Ski .... my health care skill set is in demand and there are plenty of affordable apt.!!!!!

[@jondstewart]

Chris Fernandez How is Snowbird compared to Brighton, Solitude, and Park City? I didn’t go to Snowbird or Alta last January when I visited and the snow was 90% man made. But yes, Utah is the best place for a skier on a budget. I stayed in a Microtel in SLC and rented an economy car. But the lift tickets were pricey.

[@cvn6555]

@@jondstewart You can also stay in Sandy. It's outside SLC and closer to the canyons and just as cheap. Will save you 10-15 mins drive time each way.

[@colebadger8060]

are u allowed to be ski patrol but snowboard?

[@paulfawcett8340]

Cole Badger: Find out whom to ask at the resort where you're applying. Some resorts allow it. It's not unheard of.

[@todaysnarrative879]

Nope. learn to ski pal.

[@ncdozer3103]

Cole Badger if you can do the job on a snowboard, then yeah, but it’s extremely hard

[@bob15479]

I've seen snowboarders patrol here in Utah, but I think it was at Park city. I think it would be extremely difficult to patrol by snowboard at snowbird.

[@samhorne2550]

Depends on the hill. Smaller hills usually allow it, larger hills/mountains may not. Ask them.

[@gorillalmao2860]

What do you do in the summer

[@turre1160]

do anyone know what the intro song is called? i have heard it in "a skier knows - åre spring shred" but i cant find it anywhere! please tell me

[@rayscapinello8449]

why would some ski patrol employees not be wearing a helmet......?

[@christofsternberger6143]

This looks like a really cool place to ski, pitty i live in europe :(

[@Norkeys]

Christof St Go to Chamonix or Zermatt.

[@bloodorange6713]

Europe resorts are better and cheaper

[@jaysonlarsen6721]

I want this job but Ik that won’t happen

[@skiutah]

Don't give up!

[@mondoenterprises6710]

19 dislikes. 19 ripped tickets. lol.

[@danielkelahan5857]

Jesus loves you all. God bless and a merry Christmas

[@mikehawk8276]

Lmaoo at the background music

[@kellybrandon7158]

High traffic. Huge responsibility for patrol. Patrol save my life upon me unable to excit tram. Oxygen wake up halfway down. Alta patrol mobiled my person to the bird ER to stitch my forehead back together. Most difficult day was out skiing bird patrol, wanted me to see the judge for OB Riding. Be smart bird ride in bounds. Avalanche control is controlled but is never a perfect science. Stay controlled areas. Helmet is Wise bird too. Word

[@mingsong]

What’s the bombing for?

[@TheRealJLS]

Zhengming Song triggering avalanches

[@cvn6555]

Avalanche control. It's the sweetest sound a skier can hear in the morning...

[@elitegaming9432]

2019?

[@skiutah]

That was produced in 2015

[@Captndarty]

Yeah but what does it pay? I don’t mean free skiing....

[@skiutah]

Compensation depends on your experience, position and tenure. Research says ~$12 - $18 per hour, keep in mind you this is also a seasonal job for most.

[@JB-rt4mx]

Trump is renowned for his super sciccor turn✂️

[@nickc8213]

no better way to live your life

[@JB-rt4mx]

Butt Mud Huts..whew 🎉

[@sruple]

Snow patrol are Douches here

[@TroutOffTheGrid]

Comment about how they all have each others' back is not the case in corporate America. Chasing money is no way to go thru life. Chance your passion.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

E M Not true, look at Paul Manifort and the Trump children. They'll all get put away to protect poppa bear

[@philmckracken6503]

@@veganpotterthevegan way to turn a ski video into something political. smh

[@veganpotterthevegan]

@@philmckracken6503 OP did that, I continued. So what? 😂

[@blond339]

when i worked at Alta the patrol there where good at their job but ego's galore, almost comical how immature these people where.

[@WillY-bv7jq]

snowbird ski patrol just sucks.