⛷️ Dodge Ridge Ski Patrol Newsletter 🚨
Message from the Patrol Rep
Welcome back, Patrollers! We are excited to kick off another season on the mountain. Your dedication is what makes Dodge Ridge a safe and enjoyable place for everyone. Please read through the following important updates regarding meetings, events, and scheduling.
📅 Board & Target Meeting Schedule
Please mark your calendars with the following dates for our monthly Board and Target practice meetings. The Board meetings will be held virtually via Zoom.
💻 Board Meetings (Third Thursday of the Month – 6:30 PM on Zoom)
Date – Time – Notes
December 18th – 6:30 PM – First Meeting
January 15th – 6:30 PM
February 19th – 6:30 PM
March 19th – 6:30 PM
April 16th – 6:30 PM
🎯 Target Meetings and Pot Luck (The Saturday Following the Board Meeting)
Target meetings will be social events BYOB, and we will meet in the upper parking lot. Keep informed on board meeting topics and come socialize. We will also have a potluck at the top of 7/8 during the day! I will send out the December theme with our opening day announcement.
Date – Day
December 20th – Saturday
January 17th – Saturday,
February 21st – Saturday
March 21st – Saturday
April 18th – Saturday (If still open)
🎉 Mark Your Calendars: Special Events!
This year, Dodge Ridge Ski Patrol is proud to be hosting two special events that require extra staffing. We could definitely use as many volunteers as possible to help make these a success!
Senior Skiing Toboggan: February 20th, 21st, and 22nd
OAC MSP (Outdoor Emergency Care Module of the Senior Program): March 14th
Your assistance during these high-activity dates is greatly appreciated.
🚺 National Ski Patrol Women’s Clinics 2026
The Mother Lode Region (MLR) is hosting two special Women’s Ski and Toboggan Clinics, perfect for honing your skills in a supportive environment!
1. Brush Off The Dust (Free One-Day Event)
Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
Location: Soda Springs Ski Resort, CA
Focus: Spend the day running toboggans to increase your confidence and handling skills before the season is in full swing. Tracy Buchanan will be returning with her traveling pink toboggan for this free early-season event.
Presentation: The day concludes with a presentation by athletic trainer Tahmineh Tolentino on physical conditioning and injury prevention.
To Enroll: Sign up on the NSP website under Toboggan Enhancement Seminar – Soda Springs.
2. Two-Day MLR Ski and Toboggan Clinic
Date: Saturday and Sunday, February 7 & 8, 2026
Location: China Peak Ski Resort
Cost: Only $50
Includes: Two days of lift tickets, with an optional free ski day on Friday.
Instructors: Toboggan instructors include Tracy Buchanan, Julie Winter, Michelle McGee, and Nancy Stromswold.
To Enroll:
Send $50 payment to Ri Chan, MLR Treasurer (richan3@me.com).
Sign up on the NSP website under Toboggan Enhancement Seminar – China Peak.
For more information, you can contact Diana Larson, MLR Women’s Program Advisor, at dlarson65@comcast.net or text/call at (209) 607-1756.
🙏 Keep Praying for Snow!
The anticipation is building! As soon as the conditions are right and the mountain opens, I will notify everyone immediately.
🗓️ Patrol Scheduling Reminder
A friendly reminder that we require all patrollers to log in and sign up for shifts at least 36 hours in advance. This is vital for ensuring we have adequate coverage on the mountain.
📚 Training & Calendar Updates
Please make it a priority to check the DRNSP website calendar for a full list of scheduled training dates. We have many critical sessions planned and would love to have as many of you involved as possible:
OET Calibrations (Outdoor Emergency Transportation)
Toboggan Refreshers
Senior Training Schedule
Candidate Training Schedule
Getting involved in training keeps our team sharp and prepared for anything the season throws at us!
