Patrol FAQ

  • Our patrol operates in part through membership dues, which help support our mission and activities.

    WBSP Membership:

    • $11 annually

    National Ski Patrol Members:

    Pay the above $11 plus $18 for Oregon Region, and $20 for the PNW Division(for a total of $49 paid to WBSP).

    In December of each year dues to NSP are $102.90(currently).

    • NSP Alumni pay the above $10 and then in December pay $61.74 directly to NSP.org.

    Important: National Ski Patrol members must also pay their annual NSP dues directly at NSP.org each December.

    We accept cash or check, as well as credit card payments (a small convenience fee applies to cover processing costs).

  • There are several Pro Deal discounts for members of our patrol.  Please note that some discounts have different requirements such as being a member of the National Ski Patrol, but some are open to any member of our patrol. Being a member in good standing is a requirement for all.

  • As part of our partnership with the Forest Service, volunteers who volunteer a certain number of hours are eligible to receive certain passes.  Hours are accrued using the Forest Service calendar (October thru September) and usually mailed around December/January.

    • NW Forest Pass - Earned after 10 hours of service, covers parking fees at National Forests in Oregon and Washington  - $40 value.

    • Wilderness Pass - Requires 40 Wilderness Hours of service, enables you to bypass the permit system for hiking and overnighting in all permitted Wilderness Areas of Oregon - value = PRICELESS!

    America the Beautiful Pass - Requires 250 hours of service in a lifetime - grants access to all National Forests Nationwide - hours accumulate year over year until you hit 250 - hours reset the season after you receive the pass - $80 value.

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