The Crotched Mountain Ski Patrol is part of the National Ski Patrol System. It is a group of highly dedicated men and women who are skilled in the art of helping injured skiers and snowboarders, as well as maintaining a safe and controlled snow sports environment. The National Ski Patrol was started by Minnie Dole at the request of Roger F. Langley. Dole had worked to organize a patrol for the March 1938 Mens National Ski Championship Races at Stowe, Vermont. Langley, then the president of the National Ski Association liked what he saw and asked Dole to chair a committee to form a National Ski Patrol like the one they had that day. The Crotched Mountain Ski Patrol, in the spirit and dedication to aiding those in need, consists primarily of volunteers who work with a small number of paid patrollers. Each year, all Ski Patrollers are trained or participate in refresher courses in accordance with NSP standards. All members are also CPR certified for the professional rescuer.