Shadowing is skiing/riding with a National Patroller during their typical day on the hill to strengthen your training. Candidates and Transfers are required to do at least 4 shadow days and be responsible for at least 10 10-50s that involve treatment. Our goal is that you are working real calls alongside a more experienced patroller so this requirement his highly subjective to just how busy your particular days are. We may ask that you complete additional shadow days to obtain true hands on calls with supervision before your final sign-off.
Season 2025-2026
Scheduling
Chris Moore coordinates all shadow requests.
He is the only contact regarding shadow requests, and you should contact and confirm with him AT LEAST TWO DAYS PROIR to your requested shadow day.
Shadowing is ongoing during the season and should NOT be scheduled on training days.
The goal is to complete your Shadow days no later than the second week of March and we cannot support multiple Shadow days in a week to catch up.
You will need to supply a list of your committed shadow days to Chris by third week of December.
- Choose the day you want to shadow (allowing at least two days’ notice).
- Email Chris at [email protected]
- Await confirmation of approval from Chris – please be patient.
- Once approved, sign up as a candidate using the online schedule at: nsnsp.org
- If needed, Chris may be reached on 650-464-4444, but please respect his time.
Rules
- You must stay with your assigned Patroller during the entire day.
- Shadowing can only start after Orientation; shadow days will only be counted after you are signed off to shadow, typically after the first weekend of all the hill training.
- Candidates/Transfers may provide patient care under the direct supervision of their assigned Patroller.
- Candidates/Transfers may only bring an empty sled once they are checked off by an assigned Toboggan Instructor
- No loaded sleds until cleared by the OET team.
- There is no shadowing on Training Days.
- Candidates must wear a yellow vest and always be with a Patroller.
Expectations
- Make the most of the experience.
- Communicate to the Patroller what you have done or would like to accomplish.
- Learn the names of the runs and the requirements of morning zone work for those runs.
- Practice a 1050 report.
- Take radio calls and get experience; accept feedback in a positive manner.
- Participate in the morning zone work.
- Ask Questions! Be engaged! Have a great attitude!
Feedback
The links below provide candidate/transfers and mentor Patrollers with the opportunity to reflect on their shadow day. All feedback will be reviewed by Jeff Landucci and discussed at the next training meeting for all candidates to benefit from the experience.
CANDIDATES
Use this link to provide feedback about your shadow experience.
In addition to providing feedback, this is a helpful tool to guide your own learning, goals and progress.
PATROLLERS
Use this link to provide your shadow day trainee with feedback.
You will be required to complete the candidate evaluation form for your shadow day prior to being shadowed for any additional days.