July 17 – 18, 2021
The
Giants Ridge Patrol invites you to join us at the Giants Ridge Resort for this
year's Western Region NSP meeting!
The
weekend promises to be fun and informational!
The
Giants Ridge Resort follows current CDC and State of Minnesota guidelines with
regards to the pandemic.
REGISTRATION
Register for Events and the Banquet Dinner HERE or go to https://nspwr.org and navigate to Members -> Events
LODGING
Country Inn of Hoyt
Lakes (11 miles)
99 Kennedy Memorial Dr, Hoyt Lakes, MN 55750
(218) 225-3555
http://www.countryinnofhoytlakes.com/
Note: A block of rooms has
been booked for us. Reservations for this are required by June 15!
The Villas at Giants Ridge (onsite)
·
Studio, 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom Villas
·
Visit https://villasatgiantsridge.com/
The Lodge at Giants Ridge (on site)
·
1, 2, and 3 bedroom condos
·
Visit www.lodgeatgiantsridge.com
Green Gate Guest Houses (3 miles)
· 5748 County Road 138 Biwabik, MN 55708
218-290-2607
·
Visit https://www.greengateguesthouses.com/
Click this
link for a full list of hotels, motels, campgrounds, restaurants and things to
do.
>> More Info Here <<
Saturday, July 17
Classes and
Seminars
There is NO cost for any of these sessions, but we ask
that you please sign up so that we can plan appropriately.
9:00 am – noon
·
YAP Summit
Patrollers from
age 15-18 are invited to join Judy Hill, Jenny Enich and Molly Casey for a fun
morning of team building that will incorporate rescue techniques and OEC
skills. We will be outside, so dress
accordingly. Bike or ski helmet is required! Meet on the deck outside the South Chalet.
·
Lift Evacuation
Learn all the latest tips and techniques from the NSAA/NSP new
Aerial Evacuation Resource Guide. Scott Stanley, from the Three Rivers Patrol, will
lead a discussion and demonstration session on the new guidelines for lift
evacuation. Bring your own equipment to
show if you wish. We will have access to
an operating chair lift with a lift attendant.
Bike or ski helmet is required! Meet at the bottom of the
Calgary Chair Lift.
·
Instructor
Development Course
Region ID Advisor, Bob
Iverson from the Viking Nordic Patrol, will be holding the in-person portion of
the NSP ID course. The online portion must
be completed ahead of time. South Chalet
(Gold Room)
·
Recruitment
Round Table
Did Covid-19 take a toll on your Patrol numbers?
Join this
round table to share recruitment ideas and brainstorm!
A panel of
patrollers will lead this session.
Location to
be announced
· Mesabi Trail Bike Ride
Join local bike
enthusiasts and Giants Ridge Patrollers, Debby and Todd Roswald, for a scenic
paved trail ride on the Mesabi Trail.
Bring your own bike and helmet or rent from Giants Ridge by calling
218-865-8024 (Thursday through Sunday).
The length of the ride will be tailored to individual desires. Meet
outside the South Chalet.
12:00 – 1:00 pm
·
Lunch Break – Complimentary
sandwiches, chips and drinks will be served in the South Chalet. There are 4 restaurants on site: The Burn Onion Kitchen and Brews, the
Wacootah Grill, the Bunkers Grill, and the Sleeping Giant. See the Giants Ridge website for details.
1:00 – 4:00 pm
·
Bike Patrol
Summit
Region Bike
Advisor, Aaron Hislop from Spirit Mountain, will lead a session on current
practices and equipment. (Meet on the
deck outside South Chalet)
· NSP Q&A Session
Region, Division,
and National leadership team members will provide updates and take questions
from patrollers. South Chalet (Gold
Room)
· How to Write Successful
NSP Awards
Region Awards
Advisor, Dave Bolstad from Spirit Mountain, will be presenting the best
practices of NSP award writing.
(location to be announced)
AWARDS BANQUET
5:00 – 6:30 pm
·
Social Hour – Main Chalet
· Region Program Advisor
Booths
Interact with Region
Program Advisors. Learn more about their
programs and events they have scheduled for 2021/2022. Main Chalet
6:30 – 8:30 pm
·
Buffet Dinner
Spend the evening
with patrollers from around the Region as we celebrate patroller
achievements. Main Chalet
Buffet Dinner: $20 per
person. Deadline is July 1!
Note: The Western Region is using surplus funds to
discount the cost of the buffet dinner.
Sunday, July 18th
· Patrol Representatives Breakfast
Meet with Region Director, Jeff Olsen!
8:00 am - 10:00 am in the Main Chalet
Patrol Representatives and Assistant PRs only (no cost)
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
· Lift Served Mountain
Biking:
Giants Ridge has the largest lift served mountain bike
park in the Midwest.
o
8 gravity trails
o
10 miles of cross-country trails
Adult tickets are $35 and youth (12 and under) are $30
Full suspension bikes can be rented by calling 218-865-8024 (Thursday
through Sunday). For an introduction or
guided tour of the trails, stop by the patrol room and ask for Justin!
· Golf: Giants Ridge has
2 of the top-rated courses in the state and country – The Legend and The
Quarry. Reserve your tee time by calling
218-865-8030 or book online at www.giantsridge.com/golf
· Climbing Wall: $14 per person
· Disc Golf: Covering over 80 acres and up to 10,000 feet (champion
position) of fairway distance, our course is also Minnesota’s longest. $5 per person. Rental discs available for $5
· Mesabi Trail: 135 miles of paved trail. Visit www.mesabitrail.com for more information.
Bring your own bike and helmet or rent from Giants Ridge by calling
218-865-8024 (Thursday through Sunday)
For
additional information, contact Jeannine Mogan:
Cell: 612-710-218
jeannine.mogan@giantsridge.com
