Gould Academy is the only school in the nation to offer a course leading to certification for the National Ski Patrol. Based at the foot of Sunday River ski resort in Bethel, ME, Gould students commit to a program of rigorous training- learning the codes, medical proficiencies and responsibilities necessary for rescue and aid in a winter environment.

Students complete 80+ hours of Winter Emergency Care training and work their way through junior status toward the eventual goal of becoming a member of the Sunday River Ski Patrol.

The dedication and maturity required to learn and practice emergency response- and in particular cold weather emergency response- are mature, impressive lessons that students carry with them into all parts of their lives.

The ski patrol certification course is part of Gould Academy’s On-Snow program.

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