The bond between the Military Mountain Divisions and the National Ski Patrol remains strong. Back in January, the 172nd Mountain Infantry Division of the New Hampshire Army National Guard conducted joint training operations with the National Ski Patrol at Waterville Valley Resort. The two sides were working on various mountain rescue scenarios, such as simulated cold-weather CPR training.

A video from the New Hampshire Army National Guard, which was shared on Youtube by Defense Now, is below.

Mountain Infantry Company Winter Medical Training

Image/Video Credits: National Ski Patrol, Defense Now

Born and raised in New Hampshire, Ian Wood became passionate about the ski industry while learning to ski at Mt. Sunapee. In high school, he became a ski patroller at Proctor Ski Area. He travelled out...