"Many seasoned riders hadn't ever thought about it, but acknowledged it as a wise move. Most notably, there was no good reason not to do it besides just being lazy or not wanting to "jinx" your day by potentially bringing on bad karma. But it's not just for your benefit. Wouldn't you want to help someone in need if you were on the scene first? As lovers of this sport, all skiers and riders must look out for each other."
"Tales of broken backs, lost children, lacerated legs, people lying unconscious, a bruised MCL, and someone stuck in the trees with a dislocated kneecap were just some of the stories told where they wished they had ski patrol on speed dial. Sure, you could call 9-1-1, but it is nice to have a direct line to ski patrol in an emergency, when precious time could make a difference."
Storing a resort's ski patrol phone number on a mobile device enables immediate, direct contact during on-mountain emergencies and can save precious minutes compared with calling 9-1-1. Direct calls to ski area dispatch reduce intermediary switchboard delays and avoid taxing broader EMS resources. Many serious incidents on slopes include broken backs, lost children, severe lacerations, unconscious victims, and dislocations, where rapid response matters. Common ways to locate patrol numbers include checking lift tickets or season passes, consulting the resort's public website Contact Us page, and examining the trail map for posted contact details.
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