Guardians of the Winter Wonderland
Serving Treetops Resort. Supporting the Region. Part of a National Legacy.
Serving Treetops Resort
Outdoor Emergency Care
We provide immediate, professional assistance for injured guests, ensuring that help is always nearby when you need it most.
Safety Guidance
Hill Safety
Our Network of Support
Northern Michigan Region (NMR)
We collaborate with fellow patrols across Northern Michigan (including Boyne Mountain, Nub’s Nob, and Schuss Mountain) to maintain high standards of care. Our members actively participate in regional training events, such as the Snowsports Enhancement Seminars (SES) and Toboggan Enhancement Seminars (TES).
Central Division
As part of the Central Division, which serves nine states, we adhere to a mission of upholding the highest standards of outdoor emergency care. We benefit from division-wide educational programs, including Avalanche, Mountain Travel & Rescue (MTR), and Senior/Certified programs.
Central Division
As part of the Central Division, which serves nine states, we adhere to a mission of upholding the highest standards of outdoor emergency care. We benefit from division-wide educational programs, including Avalanche, Mountain Travel & Rescue (MTR), and Senior/Certified programs.
National Ski Patrol (NSP)
We are a vital unit of the NSP, a nonprofit organization founded in 1938. By joining our patrol, we connect with over 30,000 members nationwide. Through the NSP, our patrollers receive nationally recognized training in Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC), Avalanche Safety, and Toboggan Handling.
Our History
FROM SYLVAN KNOB TO TREETOPS
Treetops Resort has a rich history of transformation. Originally known as Sylvan Knob when it opened in 1954, the resort was renamed Treetops Resort in the 1980s. The name is famously attributed to golf legend Lee Trevino, who remarked that he felt like he was standing on top of the trees.
For decades, the Treetops Ski Patrol has evolved alongside the resort. We continue to honor the tradition of volunteerism, supporting the resort’s growth from a local ski hill to a destination that hosts thousands of winter visitors annually.
Join Our Team
Are you passionate about snow sports and helping others? We are looking for individuals who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to give back to the outdoor community.