Region Patrols

Blue Hills

Blue Hills Ski Area is conveniently located just south of Boston in Canton, Massachusetts, making it the closest ski area to the Boston metro area. They offer 60 acres of skiable terrain, with 9 trails serviced by 1 double chair lift, 1 magic carpet, a wonder carpet as well as a handle tow. Their snowmaking covers 80% of the terrain, and they offer night skiing on 50% of the terrain.  -  More information

Contact the Blue Hills Patrol Director Nick Rasher to learn more about joining their patrol.

Bradford Ski Area

The Bradford Ski Patrol is a volunteer based organization providing emergency care to active skiers and snowboarders of the Bradford Ski Area community. The current roster is comprised of 94 members. These members meet all the requirements of the NSP and have met OEC standards and are refreshed on a yearly basis. In addition, Bradford has many patrollers who have other Medical certifications. A staff Physician, Paramedics, EMT's and Registered Nurses. For more information about the Bradford Ski Patrol  -  More information

Contact Ski Bradford at 978-373-0071 to learn more about joining their patrol.

Nashoba Valley

Nashoba Valley Ski Patrol is based at the Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Westford Mass. It has about 70 members all that are members of the National Ski Patrol; there are about 10 of these that are paid patrollers covering a variety of the shifts. Nashoba also has a very active Junior Program, and a feeder group called Ski Scouts, the Scouts are not members of NSP but provide a valuable aid to the patrol members.

The Nashoba Patrol is a very family oriented patrol, just like the ski area it serves. We have many families with more than one representative on the patrol, and it has been this way for years. We consider that the family aspect is one of its strengths, it is a very close-knit and hard working patrol.  -  More information 

Contact the Nashoba Valley Patrol Director Betsey Reeves to learn more about joining their patrol.

Ski Ward

Conveniently located just minutes from major highways in Shrewsbury, MA only 30 minutes from the Rhode Island line! It's like skiing in your own backyard! Nine beautifully groomed trails, 4 lifts, mogul field, 1/4 pipe and terrain garden all provide the right amount of challenge day or night.  -  More information

Contact Ski Ward at 508-842-6346 or safetyservices@skiward.com to learn more about joining their patrol.

Wachusett Mountain

Wachusett has 27 trails serviced by 8 ski lifts, including 3 high-speed chairlifts and 3 children-friendly magic carpet lifts and also has 1 Triple Chairlift. The's 2,006-foot elevation gives them mountain weather, yet they're right in your backyard. With a state-of-the-art snowmaking system that blankets 100% of the terrain. In 2006, the National Ski Patrol named Wachusett Mountain Ski Patrol as the best Large Alpine Patrol in the country.  -  More information

Contact the Wachusett Mountain Patrol Director Jon Longley to learn more about joining their patrol.

Yawgoo Valley Ski Area

Family owned and operated in our 44th year of business, and we are proud to provide a fun and safe experience for responsible skiers and riders. Located in Exeter, Rhode Island with hours of operation as follows, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday & Friday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  -  More information 

Contact the Yawgoo Valley Patrol Director William Krieger to learn more about joining their patrol.

EMARI Nordic

EMARI Nordic is a Region-wide Nordic Patrol, encompassing all Nordic Patrollers in Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. While we provide coverage at Great Brook Ski Touring Center in Carlisle, MA when there is good snow, our patrollers can also be found at other ski touring centers, at the Blue Hills, in various state parks and forests and accompanying organized backcountry ski tours throughout New England. For more information, contact Bob Bentley.  -  Send Email