32 young female skiers become ‘ski patrollers’ for the day at Loveland

She Jumps partners with Loveland for final WILD SKILLS Junior Ski Patrol

Loveland Ski Area in Clear Creek County partnered with She Jumps over the weekend, and played host to the final WILD SKILLS Junior Ski Patrol program of the 2025/26 season on Saturday, April 18, Loveland said in a release on Monday, April 20.

Thirty-two young female skiers, aged 8-13, joined Loveland Ski Patrol and SheJumps volunteers for the one-day immersive camp, a designed program to introduce the fundamentals of ski patrol operations.

According to Loveland, the program offered a behind-the-scenes look at how ski areas operate safely while building confidence on the snow, using teamwork and a connecting to the outdoors.

“The WILD SKILLS Junior Ski Patrol program gives participants a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep a ski area safe,” Loveland said.

The program was led by the women of the Loveland Ski Patrol and guided the young skiers through each station while sharing their expertise across all aspects of mountain safety and operations.

The interactive learning stations covered:

• Toboggan handling and transport
• First aid and emergency response
• Avalanche awareness, control, and rescue techniques
• Weather monitoring and mountain conditions
• Radio communication and teamwork
• Avalanche rescue dog demonstration with Bandit, offering a real-world look at search and rescue in action

Participants also enjoyed prime spring skiing conditions, with recent fresh snowfall providing soft turns and a perfect backdrop for a day of learning on the mountain, according to Loveland.

The program concluded with participants taking their newly learned skills onto the mountain alongside patrollers, gaining real-world insight into the responsibilities and teamwork required to keep ski areas safe, according to Loveland.

SheJumps was busy during the 2025/26 season, partnering with 13 resorts nationwide during and served more than 325 participants across the country, according to statement.

For more information about SheJumps and WILD SKILLS programming, visit shejumps.org.