{"id":1859571,"date":"2026-04-01T10:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T07:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1859571"},"modified":"2026-04-01T10:00:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T07:00:19","slug":"global-ski-patrol-leaders-gather-at-big-white-bc-for-milestone-25th-fips-world-congress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1859571","title":{"rendered":"Global Ski Patrol Leaders Gather at Big White, BC, for Milestone 25th FIPS World Congress"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_397803\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-397803\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-397803 lazyload\" 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data-code=\"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\" data-block=\"1\"><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/?s=big%20white\">Big White Ski Resort<\/a> in British Columbia is hosting the world\u2019s top ski patrol professionals this week as more than 155 delegates from 12 countries gather for the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale des Patrouilles de Ski (FIPS) 25th World Congress \u2014 the second time Big White has hosted the congress, and the first time in North America since 2014.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/big-white-ski-resort-bc-offers-next-winters-season-pass-at-this-years-price\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Big White Ski Resort, BC, Offers Next Winter\u2019s Season Pass at This Year\u2019s Price<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Running March 27 to April 3 and hosted by the Canadian Ski Patrol (CSP), the congress is the premier international forum for advancing mountain safety, bringing together frontline experts from North America, Europe, and South America to share tactics, test techniques, and set new benchmarks for ski patrol operations worldwide.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cIt is a tremendous honor to welcome the world\u2019s top ski patrol delegates back to Big White. This congress is a testament to our commitment to mountain safety and the incredible work of ski patrollers worldwide. To have that happening here speaks to the strength of Big White, our team and our community,\u201d\u00a0Michael J. Ballingall, senior vice-president of Big White Ski Resort, said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/the-insiders-guide-to-saving-money-on-a-ski-trip-to-big-white-ski-resort-bc\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">The Insider\u2019s Guide to Saving Money on a Ski Trip to Big White Ski Resort, BC<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Throughout the week, delegates are taking part in high-impact on-snow training and workshops led by seven FIPS special interest groups:<\/strong> Avalanche, Medical, People with Disabilities, FIS Liaison, Risk Management, Rescue Dog, and Technology. Sessions cover avalanche and snow-immersion rescue, emergency medical response, adaptive snow sports, rescue dog operations, and emerging safety technologies.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cBig White Ski Resort also offers tremendous opportunities to enjoy the social interaction of patrollers and great skiing in Western Canada. FIPS wishes to thank the Canadian Ski Patrol for hosting this World Congress and Big White Ski Resort for providing such a wonderful venue for hosting meetings and the wide variety of terrain for on snow sessions. Ski patrol organizations around the world will benefit from the information sharing and practical learning at this congress,\u201d FIPS president Marie Nordgren said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>As a founding member of FIPS, the Canadian Ski Patrol is proud to mark the milestone 25th congress on home soil.<\/strong> \u201cThe snow conditions have been excellent for our on-snow professional development sessions. The hospitality and service provided by Big White have been outstanding and allowed us to focus on the sharing of skills and knowledge, which will benefit skiers and snowboarders around the world in creating a safe environment for them,\u201d said Mike Palamarek, board chair of the CSP. \u201cWhat\u2019s learned on this mountain this week will make ski areas safer globally.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/?s=big%20white\" rel=\"bookmark\">Big White Ski Resort, BC, Report: Big Terrain, Full Access, &amp; Spring Laps<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigwhite.com\">Big White<\/a>\u2018s terrain has served as a live training ground for advanced real-world scenarios, reinforcing the resort\u2019s standing as a leader in mountain safety and operations.<\/strong> The congress has also delivered a welcome boost to the local tourism economy \u2014 and winter has played its part. Temperatures remained below freezing throughout the week, with steady snowfall providing ideal conditions for hands-on training in the true Okanagan alpine.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_379517\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-379517\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-379517 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAFoAQMAAAD9\/NgSAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADJJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T+3sARQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN3HoAAEwzlS7AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"Big White Ski Resort, Kelowna, British Columbia\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SnowBrains-FI-Template-5-1.jpg?resize=640%2C360&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SnowBrains-FI-Template-5-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SnowBrains-FI-Template-5-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SnowBrains-FI-Template-5-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SnowBrains-FI-Template-5-1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SnowBrains-FI-Template-5-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SnowBrains-FI-Template-5-1.jpg?resize=600%2C338&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SnowBrains-FI-Template-5-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"360\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-379517\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SnowBrains-FI-Template-5-1.jpg?resize=640%2C360&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Big White Ski Resort, Kelowna, British Columbia\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-379517\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Big White Ski Resort, Kelowna, British Columbia. | Photo: Big White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Big White hosted ski patrol from around the world. | Photo: Big White Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia is hosting the world\u2019s top ski patrol professionals this week as more than 155 delegates from 12 countries gather for the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale des Patrouilles de Ski (FIPS) 25th World Congress \u2014 the second time [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[226,267],"class_list":["post-1859571","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-crawlmanager","tag-snowbrains-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1859571","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1859571"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1859571\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1859571"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1859571"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1859571"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}