This is a sample training itinerary for OET training:
- 1st day: Introductions
- 7:30am Sign in at 1st aid room
- Open chair 4 – help check equipment top of 4 and code 3-4 pack
- Tour patrol room
- History of NSP and Dodge Ridge NSP, Policy and Procedures
- Learn basics of the toboggan, how to load and pack toboggans
- Learn loading and unloading toboggans on lifts
- Practice basic skiing skills
- 2nd thru 4th day: Training
- Running empty sleds
- Running loaded sleds and introduction to the tail rope
- Rope-a-goat and chopsticks
- Lower and upper mountain familiarization
- 5th thru 7th day: Training
- Running loaded sleds in all basic terrains (flats to diamonds)
- Ski all terrain and practice basic skills
- OEC on the hill
- 8th thru 11th day: Training
- Run loaded sleds down all terrains including 6 Shooter
- Review basic skiing and toboggan skills
- OEC on the hill
- Midterm
- Final Evaluation Day
- Evaluation of basic skiing and toboggan handling
- Group hill climb to the ugly tree
- Graduation of new patrollers