Photo Gallery

This page was updated on 21 January 2012. We will post representative photographs submitted of region events. Please provide a brief description of the event (what, where, and when) and a caption for each photo (who and what they are doing). If not the image owner, forward written permission to post from the individual taking the photos and their email address.

2012 Avalanche Seminar at Hidden Valley

Sandi Scull and John Boburchuk (P) lead the 2012 Avalanche seminar held at Hidden Valley Resort on 21 January 2012.

Sandi Scull teaches the group how to use inclinometers.

The group learns how to run a probe line.

Mike Wes teaches Eric Waldman how to use the avalanche transceiver.

Marty Silverman (P) contributed these photos.

2012 Patroller School at Seven Springs

More than 50 patrollers and and instructors participated in the first Patroller School in the Western Appalachian Region held at Seven Springs on 7 and 6 January 2012.

Another successful Women's Clinic was held this year at Seven Springs in conjunction with the Patroller School. Twelve women participated - The eight shown here were from Hidden Valley.

Bill Freyman of Wisp Ski Patrol was presented the Distinguished Service Award by Bill Cline at the 2012 Patroller School. Also assisting with the presentation were Bob Bluff and Bill Smith.

Marty Silverman (P) contributed these photos.

2011 Region Patroller of the Year

The 2011 region patroller of the year award was presented to Eric Waldman of Ski Sawmill. Shown in the picture from left to right are Michelle Koons - Eastern Section Chief, Marty Silverman - Region Director, Eric Waldman, and Jim Myers - Sawmill Patrol Director.

Marty Silverman (P) contributed this photo.

2011 Nordic On-The-Trail

The 2011 Nordic On-The-Trail was held at Laurel Hill Nordic in a driving rain. The intrepid patrollers endured a day of cold rain and snow (chunky rain at least) practicing search and rescue, first aid, and more.

Marty Silverman (P) contributed this photo.

John Clark Awarded Life Membership

John Clark was awarded a Life Membership for 50 years of service to the National Ski Patrol. John served as Seven Springs Patrol Director for many years. He has also patrolled at Willowbrook, and is currently patrolling at Hidden Valley. The award was presented by Western Section Chief Guy Lombardo (P) at the Seven Springs Instructor Refresher on 21 August 2011.

Marty Silverman (P) contributed the photo taken by Mike Lancet.

Visit to Seven Springs Ski Patrol

Wisp Patrol Director Mark Halsig and wife visit Guy Lombardo (P) at Seven Springs on 7 March 2011. Guy tells us they still had snow and great skiing in spite of all the rain.

Guy Lombardo (P) contributed this photo.

Visit to Boyce Park Ski Patrol

Region Director Marty Silverman (P) visited Boyce Park Ski Patrol on 29 January 2011. Pictured are Boyce Park Patrol Director Pat Boccardi (P),  Region Director Marty Silverman (P), and Boyce Park patrollers Pat Vilsack and Kristen Godell.

Marty Silverman (P) contributed this photo.

Patroller of the Year

Blue Knob patroller Mike Calebrese is presented with the 2010 Region Patroller of the Year award on 15 January 2011. Pictured: are Eastern Section Chief Michelle Koons, Region Director Marty Silverman, Blue Knob Awards Advisor Michael Athen, Patroller of the Year Mike Calebrese, Blue Knob Patrol Director John Boburchuk, and Blue Knob Assistant Patrol Director Jess Hill.

Marty Silverman (P) contributed this photo.

Nordic Enhancement Clinic for Alpine Patrollers

Six intrepid Alpine patrollers from across the region participated in the 1st annual Nordic Enhancement Clinic for Alpine Patrollers, held on 30 January 2011 in the Forbes State Forest. In order to gain insight into the world of their Nordic counterparts, attendees shadowed their hosts for a full day on the trail in spectacular powder conditions. In addition to receiving some guidance on how to bring their Nordic skiing skills to the next level, the patrollers participated in exercises for improvising emergency toboggans, splints, and shelters in remote backcountry situations.

Nordic training clinics are open to all. Please contact Region Nordic Advisor Jerry Timcik (P) for information on upcoming events.

Jill Bergovoy and Marty Silverman (P) contributed these photos.

Hidden Valley Elves

Hidden Valley patrollers Ginger Fox and Connie Wolff, dress up like Santa's elves and pass out candy to the kids on Christmas day 2010.

Marty Silverman (P) contributed this photo.

Patroller-Of-The-Year Runner-Up

Kim Bellas of Seven Springs is presented the award for runner-up for the Western Appalachian Region 2010 patroller of the year by Region Director Marty Silverman (P) and Section Chief Guy Lombardo (P).

Marty Silverman (P) contributed this photo.

Nordic On-The-Trail Refresher

On-The-Trail, the annual skill refresher for Nordic patrollers in Western Appalachian Region, was held on 2 October 2010 at Kooser State Park. Skills focused on this year included low-angle roped rescue, improvised splinting, and navigation using either map and compass or Global Positioning System. Attendees included several Alpine patrollers and other guests with an interest in Nordic patrolling.

Rebecca Droke and Fred Fargotstein contributed these photos.

 Emergency Management Module Recertification

Guy Lombardo (P) contributed these photos.

Awards at Region Officers Meeting

Two region members were honored at the 8 May 2010 region officers meeting at Seven Springs.

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Steve Schopfer was presented a certificate of appreciation for his 6 years of hard work and service as regional director and division board member. The award was presented by Marty Silverman, new regional director, on behalf of all the patrollers of the Western Appalachian Region.

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Guy Lombardo humbly accepted the section chief award for the nth time. Marty Silverman, new regional director, announced (tongue in cheek) that the award will be retired until Guy retires.

Seven Springs Patroller of the Year

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Seven Springs Patrol Director Dick Barron presents the "Outstanding Patroller of the Year Award " to Gregg Goldstrohm at the annual patrol banquet on 8 May 2010.

Dave Kuckenbrod Receives Meritorious Service Award

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A Meritorious Service Award was awarded to Dave Kuckenbrod in recognition of 25 years of dedicated service to the Hidden Valley Ski Patrol. Dave retired as Patrol Director this past winter. The award was presented by Mike Wallace, new Patrol Director of the Hidden Valley Ski Patrol, at the patrol end-of-season picnic on Saturday, 10 April 2010.

For pictures of additional awards to Western Appalachian Region patrollers, see the Eastern Division Awards Announcements page.

National Ski Patrol is 70

A funny story goes with this picture we took this weekend to honor NSP's 70th. While patrolling with a colleague during the Christmas vacation a year ago, a couple of young girls came up to us and asked us if we were the "Plus Guys." They thought our white crosses were plus signs. Since then, we are now referred to as the "Plus Guys." In honor of NSP's 70th, we decided to do a little NSP math using "Plus Guys."

Enjoy the pic- feel free to pass it along, publish it, or just laugh.

Andrew Forster, Titcomb Mountain, Farmington, Maine