Ski Northwest Montana

"might offer the best lift-assisted powder skiing in the U.S." - Ski Magazine

There are numerous unmarked natural and man made hazards on the ski hill - ski with caution and be aware of these hazards!

Ski Patrol

Turner Mountain Ski Patrol (TMSP) is an all volunteer organization dedicated to providing a safe skiing/boarding experience for everyone, as well as rendering evacuation/medical assistance for those occasional mishaps on the hill! TMSP operates under Kootenai Winter Sports and Ski Education Foundation in a non-profit status.

Our main patrol room is located on the lower level, left hand side of the new Lodge. We also have a building at the top of the mountain and currently run the top lift shack during operations.

Ski Patrol Board Members

  • Mike Giesey - Patrol Rep
  • John Head - Vice Rep
  • Perry Stebbins - Secretary
  • Lynn Hagarty - Treasurer
  • Kent Johnson
  • Kate Maffei
  • Dave Friedman

2010 Duty Roster

Friday

  • Dave Friedman - Patrol Leader
  • Dave Blackburn
  • Amy Hayes
  • David Neumann - MD
  • Sharron Sverdrup
  • Amy Cady

Saturday

  • John Head - Patrol Leader
  • Dave Anderson
  • Will Erickson
  • Mike Giesey
  • Kent Johnson / Todd Byington (shared slot)
  • Gary Phoenix

Sunday

  • Kate Maffei - Patrol Leader
  • Michelle Carlson
  • Don Crawford
  • Steve Garayalde
  • Steve Lefever
  • RJ Masters

Junior Ski Patrol

TMSP recently re-started the Junior ski patroller program. This program is a way for a few youngsters (age 16-18 and in high school) to get experience at the job of ski patrolling. Junior patrollers shadow experienced patrollers to learn the tricks of the trade; they participate in our annual accident scenario training and chair lift evacuation training as well as standard first aid classes. The program is limited to 4 or 5 juniors so as not to overwhelm the patrol.

Junior patrollers learn job responsibility, a good work ethic, and gain experience and knowledge in all aspects of ski hill operation. TMSP has already had bright, hard working juniors advance to full patroller status.

Contributors and Supporters

TMSP is supported through fund-raising and contributions for needed equipment. We would like to thank all those who have supported us in the past through individual contributions, Combined Campaign, or fundraisers at the annual Turner Mtn Fun Nite held at the Red Dog.

In addition, TMSP wishes to thank the following for their support and donations:

  • Big Mtn Ski Patrol - Patrol jackets
  • Cadex Corporation – Radio battery reconditioner
  • Flathead Electric Cooperative (Round Up for Safety Program) – Toboggans, radios, tower pads
  • J&R Electronics – Radio equipment and support
  • Dream Marine – Snowmobile Maintenance and Repair
  • Libby Volunteer Ambulance/David Thompson Search & Rescue – Providing instructors and facilities for First Aid training.
  • Lincoln County Emergency Services RAC funding (2003) – Patrol equipment and supplies, safety signs, top Patrol building construction materials, and partial funding for the Patrol room in the new lodge
  • Schweitzer Ski Patrol – Chairlift evacuation ropes and equipment
  • The Zwang families – Hospital bed for the patrol room
  • Jeff Zwang and Troop 71 (Eagle project) – Toboggan storage sheds

TMSP is also grateful to the LADC, Libby City Council, Lincoln County Commissioners, and the area residents for their continued support of Turner Mountain through the funding of the chairlift and lodge that will ensure the longtime future of downhill skiing/boarding in our area.