Patrol Events and activities

2026/2027 Events

Backpacking Class - Location: Hitchcock Nature Center -        Classroom Session, 02 May 2026, Location: Hitchcock Nature Center -        Overnight Field Session, 09 - 10 May 2026, Location: Hitchcock Nature Center

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

Basic Map & Compass - 18 July 2026, Location: Hitchcock Nature Center 

Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Fall 2026 - (NSP) -        Class Kickoff meeting – 27 July 2026.  -        Skill Labs every other weekend starting 8 Aug 2026 -        Practical test 7 November 2026, written 14 November 2026.

Ski Training Winter 2026-2027 - (NSP) -        Cross-country Skiing Flash Mob; Time & Date TBD

Mountain Travel & Rescue Level - 1 - (NSP) -        Classroom Session, 20 February 2027, Location: Hitchcock -        Field Session, 27 – 28 February 2027, Location: Hitchcock (This class has requirements that must be met before hand to attend)

Non-Ski Patrol classes can be registered for through Hitchcock Nature Centers website. For information about National Ski Patrol (NSP) classes and training contact the Loess Hills.

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