2025 RMD First Tracks Patroller Conference

First Tracks Rocky Mountain Division (RMD) Patroller Conference is where 23 patrols can unite to gear up & get tuned for the 2025-2026 Winter season at The Inverness Denver, A Hilton Golf & Spa Resort.

This weekend is full of events includes networking, dozen workshops including the MedEvac helicopter training/landing, Keynote Speakers, a movie night showing TBA, over 20 vendors with NSP Discounts and vendors unique to the RMD, prize drawings, swag giveaways, & the RMD celebration banquet and themed party where we showcase and hold our famous White Elephant gift exchange and Vendor drawing and celebrate the backbone of the RMD, YOU!

Also, we encourage you to invite your family or friends to attend this fun weekend with you. They can receive your discounted room rate as well! The Inverness Denver, a Hilton Golf and Spa Resort has amenities for the whole family.

(We are seeking patrollers who want to help with the event. Contact Dan @ dan@danpowers.com)

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Friday Night: TBA

Saturday Night: Sky Foulkes, President of Winter Park

All registrants' contact information will be provided to our vendors in return for their participation and the discounts provided.

STEPS:

1. Purchase All Your Tickets through this site.
2. Book Your Room By AUGUST 6th: https://www.hilton.com/en/atte...
3. The first 75 patrollers who sign up receive a SWAG Bag with over $100 worth of gifts
4. ALSO... At Check out, an "Exclusive First Tracks 2025 RMD branded one-of-a-kind offer not available anywhere else! Limited Supply!" CUT-OFF DATE TO ORDER: August 1st.

CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS:

Here are some of the workshops we have planned for this year:

Intro to Awards- all awards, where to find them, what they are, who gets what
Advanced Awards-let’s fill out an award together (Yellow star as an example).  Discuss National Outstanding awards, get your questions answered 
Grow your Roster: Marketing Structure, Strategies & Tactics 
CPR for the professional rescuer (AHA)- hands on skills, must complete online portion prior ( Kelly requires email for all registrants)
Bike Repair- How to fix your bike
Tax Deductions For Volunteer Ski Patrollers - Carving Out Savings
How to Start a Young Adult Patroller (YAP) Program 
Challenging Medical Cases
Pulse Oximetry- What it is, What it measures, Effects of Altitude, Difficulties in the field, How to Optimize use
Scene Safety-Challenging Situations, What to consider
Ropes/Rigging - Focus on knots
Ropes/Rigging-Establishing anchors, new belaying techniques, mechanical advantage 
Navigation- Map/Compass/GPS
Navigation-CalTopo, How to use the program 
Navigation-CalTopo, How to use it in the field
Leadership Principles- Effective Leadership in Volunteer Organizations 
OEC Instructor CE- navigating the paperwork and Learning Management System (LMS)
OEC IT CE- Training the Trainer
OEC Senior Module- Skills Tune-Up
EMT to OEC - How to bridge
Mountain Guard-Risk Management 10th Mountain ACL Strong Patroller warm-up sessions How to have Knees that Last- promoting longevity as a ski Patroller and outdoor recreationist 

SCHEDULE of EVENTS:

Friday Sept 5

• 2pm-5pm RMD Officers ( Division Director, Region and Assistant Region Directors, Patrol Reps), Staff and Advisors Meeting - Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.  Come hear about the RMD plans, events, and activities for the coming season.
• 5pm-7pm Check-in
  
• 7pm-8pm Welcome & Alumni Appreciation Party 7pm - 8pm
• 8:15pm-Done Movie Night, "TBA,," after Welcome & Alumni Appreciation Party

Saturday Sept 6th: 

• 8am - 5pm  Workshops 
• 9:00am - 5:00pm Vendors Trade Show 
• 6:30pm - 8:00pm Celebration Banquet & Dinner 

Sunday Sept 7th: 

• 8am - 2:30pm Workshops 

VENDORS: 

TBA