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FLOW

As a special thanks for a great season with the National Ski Patrol, Flow Snowboarding is increasing its member discount to 35 percent off of wholesale from now until May 15. Our award-winning products include the HyLite boot, picked by Outside Magazine as one of the top five boots for 2012, the NXT-FSE binding, which secured one of Snowboard Magazine's Platinum Picks, and the Jewel board, winner of the esteemed Transworld Snowboarding Good Wood Award. Login to your member page at http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NWlylSnSKmHZW2YUJaDvd_sLYeX9UDlB4kgFDPUgdYm5_BadiWziN16qYMtVZP7xnVSawM2BXRhbsoIJlmMy8LZMaVBtR4UnfnGDr_J56jc= to access your discount.  

 

COLUMBIA  

The Columbia Rescue Series is a collection of three backcountry and mountain packs created for medical, avalanche, and rescue professionals. The packs include Omni-Shield™ advanced repellency, which protects against water and stains. They also include heavy-duty construction using ballistic materials, reflective accents, a ski carrying system with a patent-pending design, and an insulated hydration system, making the Rescue Series packs the ultimate for on-mountain emergency response crews. Don't miss out on owning one of these highly-versatile, patroller-specific packs! Order yours in NSP's Online Catalog in the "Gear Bags/Backpacks" section.

       

MERRELL   

Merrell® outdoor shoes and clothing are built to encourage everyone to get outside and have fun. Known for quality, durability, and comfort, the brand uses a variety of proprietary designs and technologies to create footwear and apparel for your life on the slopes or at day's end in the pub. Hike, bike, run, kayak, ski, or board, Merrell is ready to get outside. Learn more at Merrell.com, like us on Facebook at http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NWlylSnSKmHMYR15xa9R8x4CKqksjfP4-Ja-d6KC8f8wB1UYS7F8z9wxCZQzfwN8GaAaAEv-DKDDlq4uI0s3UWSE5fZT02AIEtBSeKAwmpGbIC9NSl1RNYFDFG3nBz0i, or follow us on Twitter at @merrelloutside. Let's Get Outside!   

    

DEUTER    

Deuter has been in the backpack business since 1898, making it one of the oldest backpack brands in the world. Designed for ventilation, Deuter has five back systems perfectly suited for a specific purpose, and has introduced the Aircontact backsystem, which revolutionized the hiking pack market. Guaranteed for comfort, each of Deuter's packs is perfectly equipped and optimized for maximum comfort and functionality. See why Deuter has remained one step ahead of the competition by getting a pack for yourself! View the new Freerider Pro 30, along with the Cruise 30 and ACT Lite 40+10, in the NSP Online Catalog by clicking here!   

 

BOLLÉ
For over six decades, Bollé has produced the most stylish, state-of-the-art goggles and sunglasses the ski and snowboard world has ever seen. Expect the best when you wear Bollé. The team at Bolle has researched, designed, and engineered goggles to exceed the performance demands of both world-class athletes and recreational skiers and riders. They pioneered polarized and photochromatic technology, and continue to lead the industry with their innovative products. Shop Bollé's state-of-the-art goggles in the NSP Winter Catalog, or on the NSP Pro Deals page! 

 

ADVENTURE ADVOCATES        

We are very pleased to introduce a new, free Rx discount card available for all NSP members to print and use. This is a free benefit that we make available to all of our members and their families. Keep in mind this is not insurance, but a prescription discount card that is accepted at thousands of pharmacies nationwide. It costs nothing, and may save you money on your prescription drug expenses. You can visit NBDrugCard to create your customized cards. Again, please feel free to share these cards with your family members.

 

Education

A Message from Education Director Darcy Hanley   

The ski season is over for many NSP patrollers, so it is important to reflect on the many accomplishments of our members this season. Congratulations to all of those who went from alpine candidate to patroller/alpine patroller, those who earned their Certified number, the countless hours spent by volunteers to roll out the Outdoor Emergency Care Fifth Edition, the leadership of our national program directors, and those who became Senior patrollers.

 

The Young Adult Program has provided a leadership pathway found on the NSP website. Kyle Blaedow (son of Certified patroller Anne Blaedow) is working toward becoming an Eagle Scout by constructing shelters at Sunburst Ski Patrol in Kewaskum, Wis. This involved over 380 hours of planning and construction. These young adults are the future of the NSP.

 

PEC 2012 was accomplished despite a light snowpack, and was a success because of the incredible effort of the instructors in each program. The Patroller Challenge proclaimed a new winner, Team PUHA from the Pacific Northwest Division!

 

The NSP Education Department turns to a new season with the release of the new Mountain Travel and Rescue Manual, OEC Refresher B Worksbook, chapters 1 and 2 of the Transportation Video, a new national Certified Program director, OEC online hybrid course, and a Senior S&T manual. The NSP Safety Team has an initiated the Lead by Example program, which recognizes safety across the snowsports industry.