Patrol Events and activities

2026 Events

Most of the Patrol’s Training and Events are open to the Public!

Cross-Country Ski Training Winter 2025-2026 Cross-country Skiing Flash Mob, “If we got snow we gotta go!” Locations: Hitchcock & local parks Time: TBD. Announced a day or two prior (snow dependent)

Rocky Mountain Division Directors Visit - 17 January 2026 -

Mountain Travel & Rescue Level - 1 Classroom Session, 14 February 2026, Location: Hitchcock Nature Center Field Session, 20 – 22 February 2026, Location: Hitchcock Nature Center Members have priority but remaining slots are open to the public

Spring Training – Saturday 25 April 2026, Location: Hitchcock Nature Center

Backpacking Class - Location: Hitchcock Nature Center Classroom Session, 09 May 2026, Location: Hitchcock Nature Center Overnight Field Session, 16 - 17 May 2026, Location: Hitchcock Nature Center

National Trails Day/HNC Trail workday – 6 June 2026, Location: Hitchcock Nature Center 

The Loess Hills Nordic Ski Patrol is always looking for outdoor enthusiasts who are interested in joining the patrol. For information contact us at loesshills.nsp@gmail.com