Help us fulfill our mission to support the recovery and family bonding of Wounded Warriors, Warrior spouses and caregivers and their children through the recreational therapy of snow sports by applying for our program!
When and where is the MAIN Event?
Since it began in 2011, our Main Event has been held at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Seven Springs, Pennsylvania. Other fund-raising and awarness events may be held throughout the year. Upcoming Events are listed on this websites Homepage.
What will it cost me?
Absolutely nothing. If you are selected as a participant for our program, you and your family will be treated to an all-expense paid ski/snowboard vacation. We do this to provide opportunities for Wounded Warriors and Veterans to bond with their own families; connect with other similarly wounded Veterans and their families; and to honor the men and women who have sacrificed for their country. The vacation includes transportation to/from the event, meals, lodging, lift tickets, equipment rental, ski instruction and even ski/snowboard clothing and accessories. Recipients will also receive vouchers to enjoy other indoor and outdoor activities during the annual ski/snowboard event.
Do I have to know how to ski/snowboard?
No prior experience skiing or snowboarding is necessary. Instructors will be matched to you and your family based on your skill level. For those unable to use skis or snowboards in a conventional manner, specialized instruction and adaptive ski equipment are provided. Ski instructors and ski buddies work with individuals, families and groups to ensure everyone has as much time on snow during the week as possible.
Do I have to own skis/snowboard equipment?
No. If you and your family do not already have your own equipment, we will secure rental equipment for you.
Can you cope with my disability?
Most definitely. We have specialized instruction and adaptive equipment for nearly every type of physical ability.
Who can apply?
Any male or female member of any branch of the armed services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and National Guard) who is currently on active duty while receiving care for combat-related injuries or who has received a medical discharge including amputees, burns, TBI, PTSD or any service-related disability. You will be asked to show your military ID or a copy of your DD214.
Who can I bring to the Main Event?
You may bring your spouse, significant other, caregiver and/or any children over the age of five (5). Child care services and children’s activities are available for children over the age of five, should you choose to take advantage of them.
How do I get there?
Most applicants selected are within driving distance to the main event. Occasionally exceptions have been made. When you drive your own vehicle, we will reimburse you for mileage. If you are unable to drive, we will arrange round-trip transportation for you.
How do I apply? (click below for application options)
The Wounded Warrior Patrol is operated entirely by non-paid volunteers. You do not have to be a ski patroller or even know how to ski or snowboard. We are always seeking volunteers who are willing to do one or all of the following:
• Seek out Wounded Warriors and Veterans to attend our annual family ski
week program
• Promote our non-profit organization and annual family ski event
• Support and staff our fund raising and awareness activities throughout the year
• Participate on organizational committees
When and where is the Main Event?
Since it began in 2011, our main event has been held at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Seven Springs, Pennsylvania. Other fund-raising and awareness events may be held throughout the year. To see a list of Upcoming Events, check this websites homepage.
What will it cost me?
To volunteer for the main event at Seven Springs, you will need to supply your own transportation and lodging (if needed). Discount group-style (bunkhouse) lodging may be available.If you wish to volunteer as a ski or snowboard buddy, you will need to supply your own ski/snowboard equipment, but you will receive a lift ticket for each day that you volunteer as a buddy. To inquire about discounted lodging or ski/snowboard equipment, contact us.
Do I have to know how to ski or snowboard?
No. We have other volunteer opportunities during our Main Event and throughout the year.
Do I have to own skis/snowboard?
No. To participate in the family ski event, you can rent your own equipment. Contact us to inquire if a discount is available.
What must I do to volunteer?
• Complete and submit the volunteer application (see below)
• The Board of Directors will review/approve applications
• Upon approval, each volunteer must complete a background check.
After approval, information as to how to complete the background check
will be forwarded to you via email.You will have the option to complete the
background check yourself online. If you choose not to do the background
check yourself, you will need to contact us at the number included in the email,
so we can do it for you. However, if you utilize this option, we will need to
contact you for the personal information that is required to complete the check.
• Read and sign annual volunteer forms (Risk Liability and Volunteer Agreement
Contract, Conflict of Interest Policy and Affirm Conflict of Interest form)
How do I apply? (click below for application options)
| The Wounded Warrior Patrol's history is important to us as a group because it demonstrates how we've grown and evolved as a non-profit organization. This timeline also helps validate that our mission and goals are being accomplished plus helps with future event planning. Our Scrapbook of Past Events shows the joy, fun, camaraderie, caring, and commitment that our organization strives for and brings to every event moving forward. Questions/comments please contact us. |
| MAIN EVENTS ( at Seven Springs Mountain Resort) |
| February 23-27th, 2014 | Third Family Ski Week Event - Hosted 13 Warriors and their families |
| February 24-28th, 2013 | Second Family Ski Week Event - Hosted 11 Warriors and their families |
| February 26th - March 1st, 2012 | First Family Ski Week Event - Hosted 8 Warriors and their families |
| OTHER WOUNDED WARRIOR PATROL EVENTS |
| November 11th, 2014 | FREE lunch for Veteran's event at Applebee's and Texas Roadhouse restaurants |
| September 26th, 2014 | 2nd Annual Wounded Warrior Patrol Veteran Appreciation Golf Event at Fairview Golf Course, Lebanon, PA |
| September 6th, 2014 | 2nd Annual Military & Family Appreciation Day at Pinchot State Park hosted by PA Parks & Recreation Foundation |
| June 14th, 2014 | Lebanon VA Medical Center - "Welcome Back" |
| June 13th, 2014 | Golf Outing at The Links of Gettysburg |
| June 13th, 2014 | Dillsburg VFW Flag Day Breakfast hosted by PA House Rep Mike Regan |
| June 1st, 2014 | West Fairview Memorial Parade |
| March 18th, 2014 | Lebanon VA "Dinner Out" appreciation at Texas Roadhouse Camp Hill |
| February 12th, 2014 | Lebanon VA "Dinner Out" appreciation at Texas Roadhouse Camp Hill |
| December 13th, 2013 | West Shore Farmers Market - volunteers manned outreach booth |
| November 11th, 2013 | Veterans Day at Applebee's Harrisburg and Texas Raodhouse, Camp Hill restaurants - volunteers manned outreach booth |
| October 22nd, 2013 | New Cumberland River Rescue Annual Halloween Parade - volunteers marched in parade |
| October 11th, 2013 | West Shore Farmers Market - volunteers manned outreach booth |
| September 27th, 2013 | VA Appreciation Golf Tournament at Fairview Golf Course, Lebanon, PA |
| September 7th, 2013 | Adaptive Outing, Pinchot State Park - volunteers participated in adaptive sports outing |
| August 3rd, 2013 | Perry County Disabled American Veterans Outreach - volunteers manned outreach booth |
| July 21st, 2013 | Motorcycle Ride |
| July 20th, 2013 | Stan's Beverage, Bikini Car & Bike Wash, beer tasting - fundraising event |
| June 29th, 2013 | Golf Outing at the Links of Gettysburg |
| June 8th, 2013 | VA Welcome Home at the VA Hospital, Lebanon, PA - volunteers participated in welcome event |
| June 1st, 2013 | West Fairview American Legion Memorial Parade, Enola - volunteers marched in parade |
| May 19-20th, 2013 | Armed Forces Weekend at Battlefield Harley-Davidson - volunteers manned outreach booth |
| November 11th, 2012 | Applebees, Harrisburg location and Texas Roadhouse, Camp Hill restaurants - volunteers manned outreach booth |
| October 6th, 2012 | Golf Outing at the Links of Gettysburg |
| October, 2012 | PA Snow Sports Hall of Fame at Liberty Mountain Resort |
| May 19th, 2012 | Golf Outing at The Links of Gettysburg |
| April 21-22nd, 2012 | Appalachian Harley-Davidson event - volunteers manned outreach booth |
OUR MISSION: TO SUPPORT THE RECOVERY AND FAMILY BONDING OF WOUNDED WARRIORS, WARRIOR SPOUSES, OR CAREGIVERS AND THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH THE RECREATIONAL THERAPY OF SNOW SPORTS AND OTHER OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
THIS EVENT IS HELD AT SEVEN SPRINGS MOUNTAIN RESORT
Our organization is comprised of dedicated, hard-working men and women, many who themselves are veterans, who give freely of their time and pay their own expenses.
Thank you to the Seven Springs Mountain Resort and our many sponsors and contributors for their generosity, making this event possible each year.
Every year, at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, we host Wounded Warrior families for a three-day adventure of their lives. For five days, these Warriors and families enjoy first-class lodging, gourmet dining, skiing and snowboarding and many other activities. We have hosted families from as far away as Texas and as close as Carlisle, PA.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort provides the Wounded Warrior families with lodging, breakfast, lift tickets, equipment rentals, lessons, as well as welcoming gift baskets. The WWP covers travel expenses, evening meals and other expenses incurred by the Warrior families. Each Warrior and family member receive an official event t-shirt.
The WWP provides excellent on-slope support for our Warrior families. Comprised of National Ski Patrol, Skier Safety and other expert skiers and snowboarders, they have only one mission on the slope - maximize the families snow experience - safely!
Event evenings are always punctuated with a gourmet buffet dinner, guest speakers, mascots for the kids, recapping the ski day, laughter, fun.... camaraderie!
WHAT OTHERS THINK ABOUT OUR EVENT...
Thanks for allowing me to be part of a fabulous event that really means a lot to so many. I've told others to count me in for next year. I'm marking the calendar now. Everyone on the Wounded Warriors patrol is a true patroller meaning they know what it is to serve and provide a service.
Again thanks for a fantastic event and I'm looking forward to next year. I certainly plan to talk this up at the national level.
Thank you,
Burt
Burt L. Mitchell
National Chairman
National Ski Patrol System, Inc.
Hi All,
Stacy & I wish to sincerely thank you for all of your hospitality and including us to participate in this heartwarming event. It was so well orgainized by a great group of people! We'd love to offer more help in any way we can.
My friend and co-worker Stacy and I would be very happy to co-ordinate activities for the kids. We'd love that. I also loved the "bunk" lifestyle. It is a fun group and a great time. Please do keep us in mind for next year.
Donna
Just wanted to thank you again for starting such an awesome organization! My hubsand and I had a great week at Seven Springs! (minus my bronchitis). I was showing someone at work the website and notice the golf outing for May. I have some co workers that are big golfers and will be getting foursomes to participate. I will work on spreading the word for golfers and sponsors here on my end. Troy and I aren't golfer but wouldlove to come down and volunteer for the event. Please let us know how we can help. We're really eager to help in anyway we can!
Thanks again you are awesome!!!!!!
Lisa
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Mission Statement Wounded Warrior Patrol is NOT associated in any manner or form with the Wounded Warrior Project and does not share funding, cooperation or advertising with them. The Wounded Warrior Patrol was formed based on the initial ties between the military and the National Ski Patrol. With Minnie Dole, founder of the National Ski Patrol, making the presentation to the United States War Department recommending the organization of a mountain warfare unit, which in turn led to the predecessor of the elite 10th Mountain Division, the National Ski Patrol and United States Military became permanently entwined. It is the efforts of those returning veterans that helped build the ski industry in the United States to what it is today. In homage to those veterans of the Greatest Generation, the Wounded Warrior Patrol was formed in the spring of 2011 based on the need to pay it forward to our Wounded Warriors of this generation. Based in the Carlisle, Pennsylvania area, the organization is run entirely by non-paid volunteers. The Wounded Warrior Patrol Board is comprised of ski patrollers, their family members and friends many of whom are veterans. Currently, there are more than 20 active member volunteers who give countless hours each year to the planning and execution of our core mission. Beginning in 2012, the Wounded Warrior Patrol has offered an annual all-expenses paid ski vacation to selected Wounded Warriors, Veterans and their families. These participants and their families can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and other indoor and outdoor activities during the annual ski/snowboard event. No prior experience skiing or snowboarding is necessary. For those unable to use skis or snowboards in a conventional manner, specialized instruction and adaptive ski equipment are provided. Ski instructors and ski buddies work with individuals, families and groups to ensure everyone has as much time on snow during the week as possible. This event is funded through our annual golf tournament, t-shirt and novelty sales, car washes and in-kind donations. In addition, the Wounded Warrior Patrol holds awareness events and participates in other community activities to bring attention to our cause. Jim K., a 2012 Family Ski Week Participant said, “Thank you so much for this opportunity to help me reconnect with my children. This is a gift I could never repay.” The Wounded Warrior Patrol is a nonprofit corporation organized under the IRS tax code 501(c)3. The organization is designated as a Veterans Support Group and is entitled to tax-exempt status under this registration. While many members are veterans and ski patrollers, membership is open to anyone with a desire to help these Wounded Warriors. Ability to ski is NOT a requirement for membership. |
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