Mt. Waterman Ski Patrol Blog

We are very fortunate that the Station Fire was brought under control at the area border of Mt. Waterman. While parts of Avalanche and Devil’s Canyon burned, our beloved ski runs did not.

The Angeles Crest Highway remains closed, but Caltrans is working to open it before the snow falls. We have received permission to caravan to Mt. Waterman on Sunday, October 25th, in order to hold our on-the-hill. Patrollers are requested to meet at the bottom of the 2 at 7 a.m. on the 25th. Only six vehicles will be permitted to drive up. We will coordinate so that all patrollers will be transported. Bring warm clothing, food and water, practice ropes for knots, and a check for $100.

Fantastic spring conditions for our end-of-season work party. Thanks to Rick and Brien for the cookout and the company, and special thanks to Todd for getting us up the hill. Special thanks to James, Chuck, Bill E., Michael G., Martin, Tom Slobko and David T. Most photos by David T.

A 3.5 foot storm made it possible to open in December this year, and the snow is holding up into January, with cold nights and cool days.

Dear Waterman Patrollers,

Coming up very soon on Sunday, September 28th at 8:00 AM will be the OEC Refresher at Cahuilla Park in Claremont. The address is 1717 N. Indian Hill Blvd. It will be comprised of Waterman, Buckhorn, Mountain High, Mt Pinos, Mammoth Basin and Mt. Baldy. This should prove to be the biggest Refresher since the Regional Long Beach Refresher.

Remember to bring: current OEC card for sign off (This year we are cycle A)
stocked first aid belt/vest,
CPR mask
completed “You are the Rescuer” scenarios
snack and water
folding chair
sunscreen/hat

The format is similar to years past, so team up with other patrollers, preferably groups of 4.

Directions: I will route you from Pasadena as a starting point. Go East on the 210 Freeway and take the Towne Exit. As you take the off ramp make a left (towards the mountains) to go to BaseLine. Make a right hand turn on BaseLineand proceed to Indian Hill Blvd. Make a right on Indian Hill Blvd and drive to Scripps. Make a right on Scripps and drive to the back of Cahuilla Park whose official address is 1717 N. Indian Hill Blvd.

Please be prompt, see you at 8:00 on Sunday.

Any questions email me.

Michael Green
Refresher IOR
Mt. Waterman

• September 28 — OEC Refresher – Claremont
• October 19 — Waterman on the Hill – obviously at Waterman

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By the way – all patrollers have accounts and can post to this blog!

The coverage is still excellent as of Saturday, March 8th. Today the surface was already freezing up at sweep, and there will be no overnight melt. There are no barespots on any of the runs.

Opening day was all we hoped for and more – great snow, great customers – no accidents – and great coverage by the L.A. Times.

I took several pictures, and I’m sure there are many others floating around the web.

Finally, the road is clear and Mt. Waterman is accessible to the skiing public. It will open on Saturday, February 16th. There’s plenty of snow. All patrollers are urged to volunteer as many duty days as they can during this “early” part of the Waterman season. See you on the hill!