Don't be hatin' on the ski patrol... my whole family is on it, and my bro's got twins and he skis backwarks and helps kids learn how to newschool it... Some are stupid, yea, but still, what they do for the public is pretty amazing.  Most people are VOLUNTEER ski patrol, as in their OWN time, and are nice people.  We save lives, too.. the other weekend a lady had a heart attack in the parking lot, and i called 911 on it.  If the ski patrol hadn't been there, she would have been dead in a matter of time.  Next time, it could be you.