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When was NSP founded Ans: 1938 Who was the founder of the NSP and first national director Ans: "Minnie" Dole In what year were women first admitted Ans: 1942 Which U.S. army division was formed in 1943 at Camp Hale Ans: 10th Mountain The Gold Cross was adopted as the official NSP Emblem in 1964 Ans: True When was Nordic skiing added Ans: 1974 All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 | Page | 2 What U.S. president granted NSP its federal charter Ans: Carter National Office Location Ans: Lakewood, CO addition of snowboarding patrollers Ans: 1994 NSP courses and continuing educations are towards fulfilling responsibilities that management may require, including Ans: Outdoor Emergency Care, Avalanche Control and Mountain Travel and Rescue, and On-Hill patrolling skills Member levels for patrollers Ans: Candidate, Patroller, Senior, Certified Which is not a NSP classification Ans: Administrative All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 | Page | 3 Who determines role of patroller and number of patrollers of duty Ans: Area Management Basic Alpine Candidates may be allowed to transport patient by toboggan Ans: False Basic Alpine Candidates may perform on-hill training on downhill, telemark skis, or snowboard Ans: True Auxiliary Pa