Andes Ski Patrol

04/01/2026

We had a great time visiting with the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Team!

Thank you for the warm welcome and for all you do to support new members and strengthen connections across our community.

It’s partnerships like these that make Alexandria such a great place to live, work, and be involved.

02/23/2026

Congratulations to Jana Clark who passed National Ski Patrol’s Senior OEC certification! She is the first female patroller at Andes Tower Hills to achieve a Senior OEC certification.

Jana is also Andes Tower Hills’s first female Patrol Director. She directs a caring team of skilled champions.

Well done, Jana!

02/23/2026

Congratulations to our new patrollers that passed their on the hill ski patrol test! Welcome to Andes Ski Patrol!

02/11/2026

https://www.skimag.com/culture/shocking-things-ski-patrollers/

We polled patrollers from resorts around the country and learned that the gig is far more than dropping ropes and getting first tracks.

02/10/2026

Today is International Ski Patroller Day!

We celebrate our members as part of the global community. This impact is made possible by a shared foundation: rigorous training and education. NSP members are equipped deliver expert care no matter where the map takes them.

01/20/2026

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01/05/2026

January is National Ski Safety Awareness Month! For National Ski Patrol, safety is more than a month-long theme—it is our daily mission.

As we kick off this time of recognition, we remind everyone that the "Responsibility Code" is the foundation of a great day on the snow. Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned expert, following the rules helps reduce collisions, prevent injuries, and keep the stoke high.

Read more about how you can practice responsible skiing by visiting the Safety page on the NSP website. https://www.nsp.org/Web/NSPWebsite/Navigation/Explore/Safety-PSA.aspx

12/15/2025

“We sold about 10% more season passes just since the snow has come." Find out how this ski resort is thriving despite being forced to close due to dangerous cold: https://www.valleynewslive.com/2025/12/15/andes-tower-hills-sees-business-growth-despite-extreme-cold-closure/

12/01/2025

Ski Patrollers can do this much faster (and safer)!

11/26/2025

Andes Ski Patrol lost another patroller this last week. Dave Navratil retired from patrol after 15 years of service. He was often on shift with a grandson in tow. Many great memories were made by Dave and his grandsons at Andes. Rest in peace, Dave.

View David A. Navratil's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/23/2025

We lost an incredible ski patroller this month. Keith Nelson was a person of integrity and commitment who could fix anything. We will miss his calm demeanor and his many stories. Rest in peace, Keith. Job well done!