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In Memoriam: Patrick McKerley — Bretton Woods Ski Patroller
Patrick Stewart McKerley, 45, of Littleton, New Hampshire, died on February 6, six months after being diagnosed with colon cancer. He engaged in his treatment as he did most things in life, with strength and determination. He worked on ski patrol at Bretton Woods for 22 years. He was a highly valued senior patroller, OEC instructor, and high-angle instructor trainer, building the gondola evacuation training program.
Patrick grew up in Contoocook, New Hampshire, the son of Mark and Kimberly Stewart McKerley, now of Braintree, Vermont. From childhood, it was evident that Patrick was destined for outdoor life. Hiking, camping, rock climbing, bicycling, and canoeing were early favorites. But nothing compared to his love of skiing, which began early and grew through the years.
He graduated from Tilton School in Tilton, NH, in 1999, where his love of the outdoors was nurtured, especially in the school’s Winter Wilderness Program. In 2003, he received a Bachelor of Science in
In Memoriam: Paul W. Kling – A Patroller’s Patroller
Paul W. Kling was a 48-year member of the National Ski Patrol who was deeply dedicated to the success of National Ski Patrol in New Hampshire.
Loudon, NH
– Paul W. Kling, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Born in the Philadelphia area, Paul proudly served in the United States Air Force and later moved to New Hampshire and settled in Loudon, where he embraced the outdoor lifestyle he loved and built a life in the Concord and surrounding community.
Paul was the proud owner and operator of Paul’s Alignment Service, serving the Concord and surrounding area for more than 50 years. Through his dedication, integrity, and friendly spirit, he built a successful business and lasting relationships with customers, colleagues, and friends throughout the community.
A lifelong lover of the outdoors, Paul found great joy in skiing, hiking, competitive running, and backpacking throughout the mountains and trails of New Hampshire. Combining his love of the mountains with his commitment to helping others, Paul proudly served with the National Ski Patrol for 48 years and remained an alumni member. Paul and his wife, Lisa, spent numerous years ski patrolling together, including time with the Mount Washington Ski Patrol, guiding visitors on the mountain while helping provide safety and assistance to those enjoying the mountain.
2025 NH Region Election Results
Every year, the NH Region runs an election during the autumn refresher season. Since we switched to electronic balloting during the COVID year, the region has found that elections no longer need to extend across the entire refresher season. That voters receive their...
Election for Central and Southern Section Chiefs
NSP is a member-driven organization. Not only is there a National election currently open for member voting, but the NH Region is holding its election for Central and Southern Section Chiefs. Eligible voting members will receive a secret ballot by email. Please...
2025-26 Avalanche Education Opportunities
Hi all, It's that time of year again! Snow on the Mt Washington summit, Keystone pips A-Basin for CO opening day rights, and the Eastern Division Avalanche calendar is out! All info is now up-to-date on the NH Region calendar and at the links below. First up is the...
NH Region Young Adult Program OET Event at Loon
The NH RegionYAP Program hosted an OET day at Loon Mountain on January 19, 2025. 16 YAPs from 6 different mountains across NH and MA were in attendance. We had some very experienced YAPs, with Senior OET experience as well as some brand new YAPs that had never been in...
NH Region 2024 Elections – Candidates
Every year NH Region holds elections. Last season it was for Southern and Central Section Chief. This autumn the Region will be holding elections for Northern Section Chief and Region Director. Both candidates featured below are running unopposed.
For Region Director Justin Guth from Pat’s Peak and for Northern Section Chief Chris Pringle from Whaleback will be running. Please take a moment to become familiar with their platforms. Your vote is important! Please take the time to cast a vote when the electronic ballot lands in your email.
Are you interested in the Senior Patroller Program?
Are you interested in pursuing your Senior Patroller certification? The Senior Program is one of the best ways for ski patrollers to rapidly gain skills and experience on their path to being a better ski patroller in both the OEC and OET parts of patroling. To get...
Welcome to the 2024-2025 Season
It’s Refresher season again and the weather is starting to cool off. It’s a bittersweet time of year this time around. I’m looking forward to the ski season (as always), but as this is my last season as Region Director, come April, I will be handing over the leadership of the NH Region to the next Director.
I can honestly say it’s been an interesting 6 years. With the years of Covid interruptions, Zoom meetings taking over instead of face-to-face meetings, turmoil and changes in the National Board and NSAA attitudes and interactions, dues increases**, etc.
Avalanche Program Director Interview in Fall Ski Patrol Magazine
Greetings all - happy to see we're finally building some snowpack across the country! (Although I'm trying to ignore the rain in the Southern NH forecast.) Check your mailboxes for the latest issue of Ski Patrol magazine Fall 2023 issue. The interview with Patrick...
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