In this inaugural “Sunday Fireside Session,” Dave recounts a defining emergency call that tested his training and changed his perspective. The high-stakes rescue involved an unconscious woman in her 40s who was found severely injured off-trail after a high-speed crash. He details the controlled response, the critical on-site care—including managing a combative patient with a severe head injury—and the successful hand-off to Life Flight. The episode explores the intense camaraderie of ski patrol and the guiding philosophy that dictates their professional actions: “Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.”

Overcoming Fear: Risk it for the Biscuit on the Slopes and in Life