So, Have you ever wondered, as you're schussing down your favorite trail, what those guys with the white cross carry in their packs? You might actually be surprised at some of the junk we patrollers lug around! Of course, Nordic and Alpine patol packs differ, so here I will only focus on what Alpine Patrollers carry.
What National Ski Patrol recommends alpine patrollers carry in their patrol pack. (minimum)
(and sore back- that is if you can even fit in everything you'd like to carry!)