r/skipatrol is a subreddit with 6k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses patrol, ski, training, ski patrol, and union, and they frequently recommend/review knee pads, knee brace, and watches.
A reddit for ski patrollers--around the world--to discuss, vent, and celebrate this always-different, always-exciting job we love.
Popular Themes in r/skipatrol
#1
Advice Requests
: "Best resorts to patrol at? "
8 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "NEW COMMUNITY!!!!! r/NationalBikePatrol"
2 posts
#3
Ideas
: "Looking for some creative opinions. Our patrol society sells merch with our logo and a comical saying. Currently the saying reads "Attempt the impossible, We'll get you to the hospital". But have had it on our shirts for a while, so we are looking for new sayings. You lot got any good suggestions?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/skipatrol
#1
Patrol
: "Park City Ski Patrol ON STRIKE"
94 posts
#2
Ski
: "Park City Ski Patrol ON STRIKE"
74 posts
#3
Training
: "Patrollers with Zipfits"
17 posts
#4
Ski Patrol
: "Sundown Ski Patrol Closing Day End of Watch Radio Call"
15 posts
#5
Union
: "Vail Resorts 'unwilling' to meet ski patrol Union demands after monthslong negotiations, reps say"
14 posts
#6
Medical
: "This dude was skiing and happened to pass a snowboarder who was completely buried underneath the snow. He would have potentially died if this guy hadn’t noticed him."
11 posts
#7
Gear
: "Patrollers with Zipfits"
10 posts
#8
Resort
9 posts
#9
Resorts
7 posts
#10
Question
: "tips for OEC candidates"
7 posts
Products Discussed in r/skipatrol
Knee Pads
4 reviews
#1
Voile
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
BD
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
BDs Telekneesis
5.0★ from 1 review
Knee Brace
3 reviews
#1
Bracelayer
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
BD
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Don Joy
4.0★ from 1 review
Watches
2 reviews
#1
Amazon Watch
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Speidel Pulsometer
4.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/skipatrol
Yearly
+1k members(31.3%)
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Last updated: August 7, 2026