British Association of Ski Patrollers

On 30th Sept and 1st Oct BASP celebrated our 10th Annual training weekend at Loch Insh, Kincraig with a record number of delegates (63) plus partners for the evening dinner and Ceilidh. We had lectures and practical sessions from Dr Ian McLaren, Dr James Ferguson and Brian Carlin (Scottish BASIC's Instructor) on Spinal injuries, Head Injuries and Paediatric issues; also on litigation in snowsports by Chris Exall. On Sunday Nigel Williams (Glenmore Lodge) made sure we never got lost again on the hills, and Andy Nelson (instructor from JSMTC Ballachulish) spoke about avalanche safety, with some interesting tales from experienced members of BASP. Ian McLaren demonstrated the new Avalanche safety rucksac which many European Ski Patrollers use, and save many lives. In the afternoon Cairngorm ski patrol set up some ropework and tied as all in knots! A big thanks to Cairngorm ski patrol and especially Dr Mike Langran for organizing the activities and lecturers for the weekend. A great weekend was had by all and we hope to have even more members next year when the Glencoe Ski Patrol will host the weekend.

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