Bristol Mountain Ski Patrol

Bristol Mountain Ski Patrol BMSP is a group of volunteers who all love to ski, board and telemark, and share the joy with others Nonprofit Organization

Sharing this safety reminder from Swain Ski Patrol.
01/28/2026

Sharing this safety reminder from Swain Ski Patrol.

Today we had a visit from Edge Rescue to demo their tobaggan. Thank you!
01/26/2026

Today we had a visit from Edge Rescue to demo their tobaggan. Thank you!

End of shift last night was a balmy 1 F at base.We warmed up while laughing at our attempts to get our frozen boots off....
01/24/2026

End of shift last night was a balmy 1 F at base.

We warmed up while laughing at our attempts to get our frozen boots off. We discussed what layers worked to keep us warm and talked about how epic that last run was under the snow guns on rocket.

This is one example of why we love what we do, these moments of commradery.

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Stay warm out there this weekend. See you on the slopes.
⛷️🏂

01/23/2026

Safety Tips for this weekend:

Keep warm and dry:
Wear a moisture wicking base layer, insulation layer and windproof layer to keep you warm and dry. Bring along hand warmers or toe warmers and extra clothes to change into.

Take breaks:
Warm up if toes and fingers are too cold at base.

Keep skin covered:
If you skin looks white or pale, it's time to go back inside to warm up.

Hypothermia:
If you or a friend are experiencing uncontrollable shivering, disorientation, slurred speech, medical attention is needed.

Most importantly, reach out to a ski patroller if you or a friend need assistance.

See you on the slopes. ⛷️🏂

01/16/2026
Senior OEC class in the trees provides extra challenges for our senior oec candidates. This class focuses on leadership,...
01/09/2026

Senior OEC class in the trees provides extra challenges for our senior oec candidates. This class focuses on leadership, problem management and decision-making along with honing their first aid skills while practicing complex problems.

This week we said goodbye to one of our patrollers, Rick Wilcox. He is retiring from the patrol and moving to sandy beac...
01/09/2026

This week we said goodbye to one of our patrollers, Rick Wilcox. He is retiring from the patrol and moving to sandy beaches. We will miss you, and so will the moguls. Thank you for your many years of service.

Some of our amazing Mountain Hosts working hard greeting Bristol Mountain's guests.
01/03/2026

Some of our amazing Mountain Hosts working hard greeting Bristol Mountain's guests.

Blue bird day.
01/01/2026

Blue bird day.

Happy New Year from our ski patrol family to yours!
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from our ski patrol family to yours!

Check out one of our own, Deborah Whalen .
12/11/2025

Check out one of our own, Deborah Whalen .

Weekend crew team 8. #
12/07/2025

Weekend crew team 8.
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5662 NY-64
Canandaigua, NY
14424

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The Bristol Mt. Ski Patrol (BMSP) is a group of people (volunteers) who above all, love to ski, snowboard, and telemark, and share the joy of the sport with others, while we promote safety and provide credentialed outdoor emergency care, in accordance with National Ski Patrol guidelines. BMSP members come from all walks of life, and spend countless hours in training before becoming active Patrollers.

The primary purpose for the ski area patrol is Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) and timely transportation services as needed by Bristol's patrons. Additionally, the patrol function is to educate the skiing/snowboarding public to assure awareness of their responsibilities on the mountain, with regard to courtesy and safe skiing practices, while still being able to enjoy all aspects of the sport.

Each on-duty patroller carries a radio, so everyone is kept up to date in the event of a problem. Rescue toboggans are stationed in multiple locations around the area, with two hilltop buildings and a base facility that contain additional equipment, including oxygen, defibrillator, evacuation ropes, and other medical supplies that may be required in special situations.

Why do so many become patrollers?