Also called: Mountain Patroller
Keeps ski slopes safe, rescues injured skiers, and controls avalanches.
Patrollers open the mountain at dawn, check runs, haul injured skiers down in toboggans, and sometimes throw avalanche bombs.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Outdoor Emergency Care or EMT certification plus strong skiing.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Emergency Medical Services.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Snow sensors and apps help with avalanche control, but hauling injured skiers in toboggans and first aid stay hands-on.
Classes: Health/first aid, PE/fitness, Earth Science, Anatomy.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9092.
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