Ski Patrol

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  • 2008
  • 1 Season

Ski Patrol is a thrilling reality television show that premiered on truTV in 2008. The show takes viewers on a journey through the daily lives of ski patrollers working in the beautiful yet dangerous slopes of some of America's most popular ski resorts. The cast of Ski Patrol includes experienced ski patrollers who are tasked with ensuring the safety of skiers and snowboarders on the slopes. Aubrey Ankrum, David Winn, Warren Graff, Kenn Navarro, Ellen Connell, Michael 'Lippy' Lipman, Liz Stewart, Francis Carr, Wes Spencer, and Nica Lorber are a diverse group of individuals with different backgrounds and ski patrolling experience levels. Regardless of their differences, what unites them is their passion for skiing and their desire to help and protect others.

Throughout the show, the ski patrollers are shown responding to various incidents on the slopes. These incidents range from minor injuries like sprains and bruises to more severe cases like broken bones and life-threatening accidents. The patrollers are consistently tested, and the show captures their bravery, quick thinking, and dedication as they work tirelessly to protect and serve those in need.

The show also provides a behind-the-scenes look into the daily operations of each ski resort showcased on the show. The patrollers are shown conducting avalanche control measures, performing equipment maintenance, and preparing for emergency situations. In addition, viewers get a chance to see the inner workings of each ski resort, including the lift operators, snowmakers, and other staff.

While the show focuses mainly on the ski patrollers, it also highlights other aspects of life on the slopes, such as the camaraderie between skiers and snowboarders, and the community that forms around the sport. Through the eyes of the patrollers, we see just how much skiing is not just a sport but a way of life that people are passionate about.

Ski Patrol is not only thrilling but educational as well. The show provides useful information on how to stay safe on the slopes and what to do in case of an emergency. The patrollers also offer tips and advice on how to improve one's skiing skills, making the show a valuable resource for anyone looking to hit the slopes.

Overall, Ski Patrol is an excellent show for anyone interested in skiing or snowboarding. With its stunning visuals, adrenaline-pumping action, and the cast's likable personalities, viewers are sure to be hooked from the first episode. The show also has heart, showing the humanity and dedication of the patrollers as they safeguard others from danger. It's a must-watch for anyone looking for an exciting and informative show.

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Seasons
Downhill Danger
12. Downhill Danger
November 26, 2008
A young girl in critical condition after an accident on the slopes and the patrol goes on an all-out manhunt. Special challenges follow a little boy, an ace skier takes a surprise run and a girls friend laughs at her twisted leg.
There Will Be Blood
11. There Will Be Blood
November 26, 2008
A skier is bleeding profusely after botching a 15-foot jump and then a huge storm closes an access road and prevents a rescue helicopter from landing. Also a patroller hangs up his skis.
Need for Speed
10. Need for Speed
November 19, 2008
Patrollers search for a missing skier lost in the frigid elements, a boarder refuses to learn about the dangers of speeding and the patrol helps a skier who's in danger of losing a limb.
Panic at the Ski Slope
9. Panic at the Ski Slope
November 19, 2008
A girl has a panic attack then patrollers help with a car accident and a potential broken neck. Plus, a drunk skier who isn't very happy to hear it's over.
Who Are You?
8. Who Are You?
November 19, 2008
A badly injured boy's father must make an agonizing decision and the patrol tries to piece together a puzzle with the boarder with memory loss.
The Great Chase
7. The Great Chase
November 12, 2008
A young boy's leg is horribly twisted after a bad fall, snowboarding punks wreak havoc and reckless speeders lead a father-daughter Ski Patrol team on a wild chase on the slopes.
The Final Test
6. The Final Test
November 12, 2008
The mountain is on edge as they search for a deadly weapon, a patroller's daughter is in trouble and two patrol candidates have a final test.
Chairway to Heaven
5. Chairway to Heaven
November 5, 2008
A chairlift breaks down which results to a dangerous midair evacuation, a fight in the lift line and they search for a hit-and-run snowboarder.
Smell Phone
4. Smell Phone
October 29, 2008
The ski patrol avalanche control team tries to safely create avalanches before a skier accidentally starts one after a huge snowfall and two skiers are in critical condition after colliding on the slopes.
Little Girl Lost
3. Little Girl Lost
October 29, 2008
The patrol races to find a little girl who is injured and trapped in a remote location and a skier who learns it's not always a party on the slopes.
Falling Hard
2. Falling Hard
October 20, 2008
A young daredevil faces possible paralysis after taking a ski pole to the chin and a young girl takes a bad fall but falls harder for the patroller helping her.
Buried Alive
1. Buried Alive
October 20, 2008
Dozens of paraskiers hit the sky and slopes of Crystal Mountain and one of the patrollers is buried alive in an avalanche.
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  • Premiere Date
    October 20, 2008