ski patrol

noun

: a group that patrols an area on skis

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Both individuals were transported to the base area by ski patrol crews and life-saving measures were attempted but both were pronounced dead at the scene, the Sheriff’s Office said. Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026 Avalanche rescue dogs are a critical part of ski patrol safety measures for skiers not wearing beacons. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026 The ski patrol handed over lifesaving duties to the Truckee Fire Department, according to the Sun. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026 One of Brendan’s fellow patrollers picked him up and brought him to the ski patrol hut. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ski patrol

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“Ski patrol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ski%20patrol. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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