Women's Program

Welcome to the Far West Division Women's Program

The FWD Women’s Program provides women patrollers with improvement in their practice, a like-minded community of growth, a support network, and leadership enhancement. Each region hosts women-centered events that focus on toboggan-handling skills and ski enhancement. I encourage anyone interested to attend--active patrollers, alumni, and candidates. Check out the schedule for event specifics.

Follow us on:

• Facebook - Check us out at Women of the National Ski Patrol (NSP) and join! 

• Instagram - Check us at out @womenofpatrol and use the hashtags #nspwomen and #womenofpatrol

2025-2026 Season Events

• January 9 2026 - "Brush of the Dust" Women's Clinic @ Soda Springs - Contact Diana Larson

• January 24 2026 - Toboggan Enhancement Seminar and Ski Clinic @ Donner Ski Ranch - Contact William Borelli

• February 6-8 2026 - MLR Women's Toboggan Clinic @ China Peak - Contact Diana Larson

• February 20-22 2026 - MLR Senior Toboggan/Ski/Snowboard Clinic @ Dodge Ridge - Contact Kevin Rautenstrauch

• March 6-8 2026 - ESR Women's Toboggan Clinic @ Northstar

• March 20-22 2026 - MLR Senior Toboggan/Ski/Snowboard Clinic and Testing @ China Peak - Contact Kevin Rautenstrauch

Here are some pics of the 2023 clinic

Here are some pics of the ESR clinic at Northstar in winter of 2019, right as the first snowstorm hits Tahoe. And a great group shot at the 2019 season Women's Summit.

Contact the Women's Program Advisor with any questions