A sweater based on a bit of our history! It was a frigid and snowy day in March 1938, when the race course for the National Slalom was devised on Mount Mansfield, Vermont USA. Taking stock of barren temperatures, 50 mile per hour winds, and limited visibility, Charles “Minnie” Dole, veteran of storied 10th Mountain Division and organizer of the race at hand, came to recognize that matters of precaution and safety would be required to ensure that the day’s event did not end in injury for participants and spectators alike. Discussing matters with fellow race organizer, Roger Langley, at the top of the famed Nose Dive Trail the gentlemen conceived of the National Ski Patrol on the spot and thus forged a bond between racing and patrolling that has stood for almost 100 years. In fact, having ignited the spark that ignited the fire of the United States’ first formal cadre of trained patrollers, it was such that many legendary competitors of that 1938 race were among the National Ski Patrol’s earliest members including Dick Durrance who came to influence racing, patrolling, and resort development throughout the Rocky Mountains during the 40’s and 50’s. In celebration of such unity, the Alps & Meters Ski Race Knit “Patrol” sweater combines the racer’s classic crewneck silhouette with the iconic uniform patrol cross creatively intertwining the stories, romance, and traditions of alpine sports founding fathers.

Why we like it:

Having ignited the spark that ignited the fire of the United States’ first formal cadre of trained patrollers, it was such that many legendary competitors of that 1938 race were among the National Ski Patrol’s earliest members including Dick Durrance who came to influence racing, patrolling, and resort development throughout the Rocky Mountains during the 40’s and 50’s. In celebration of such unity, the Alps & Meters Ski Race Knit “Patrol” sweater combines the racer’s classic crewneck silhouette with the iconic uniform patrol cross creatively intertwining the stories, romance, and traditions of alpine sports founding fathers.

Features and Functions:

An alpine tradition in an extra fine 100% merino wool knit for warmth, breathability, and durability the Uniform Patrol Cross graphic evokes the tradition and commitment to “service & safety” as pledged by the first patrollers of Mt. Mansfield, VT USA some 100 years ago. With an ergonomic elblow knit with rib-knit for flexibility and durability this traditionally styled sweater is tailored to be form fitting to glide under jackets and bibs.

Fit and Sizing:

Tailored for form fitting comfort

Bottom Line:

It was on our local mountain that the National Ski Patrol was conceived and many of our local racers went on to put indelible stamps on western resorts and ski culture. The Alps & Meters Ski Race Knit Patrol Men's Sweater celebrates the NSP with their iconic logo in a fine merino designed for comfortable layering in cold mountain weather.