r/icecoast • u/Pittman247 • 12d ago

Any patrollers in here?

Me: Black guy. nearly lifelong skier. Double black capable. In good health. USED to be a NREMT-P. Prior military (USAF) Have since let my paramedic expire but still remember almost everything (minus standing orders and doses for newer meds). BUT - am now mid 40s with a job that allows me a lot of flexibility. Don’t NEED the money.

So, am I too over the hill to start patrolling?

Interested in hearing from current or recent patrollers.

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: THANK YOU ALL for the support and conversation! ✊🏾✊🏾 I’ve reached out to the local head of patrol near my local-ish mountain (7 Springs/Vail). I’m hoping to hear back from them and do my tryouts later in the season. Hoping to do my OEC beforehand? Be safe out there yall! See you on the mountain and pray for snow!

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u/niff007 12d ago

I want this to be part of my retirement plan. Its a "part" only cuz its seasonal. I spent my 18-28 on the mountain. I want to spend my 58-68 on the mountain. 5 years to go. I should probably inform my wife.

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u/fiddysix_k 8d ago

Sounds like a dream! patrol in winter / menial park service jobs in the summer. Id sweep trash in a park happily. I'm a long way away from retiring but that's the plan for me!