Get Involved with the National Mountain Bike Patrol!
Learn how to get certified as a patroller. |
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If you like:
- Riding your bike.
- Helping other people.
- Being involved in the management of your local trails.
- Learning and sharpening such skills as outdoor first aid, trailside bike repair, off-road riding, and communication.
Then IMBA's National Mountain Bike Patrol is for you!
There are two ways to participate with the NMBP:
IMBA/NMBP Patroller Membership
There are three mandatory requirements for membership as a patroller:
- Current certification in basic first aid and CPR.
- Successful completion of any of the following courses:
- A mountain bike patrol training course (taught by a local NMBP-affiliated group).
- A volunteer host training program (taught by local land manager).
- A ski area specific mountain bike patroller training (taught by a local ski area management or ski patrol).
- A passing grade on the NMBP Patroller online certification exam.
If you are a first time patroller please use the NMBP patroller registration form (pdf). Complete and send to IMBA with payment, and a copy of your first aid/CPR certification. To renew your membership please use the patroller link above.
IMBA/NMBP Ambassador Membership
There are three mandatory requirements for membership as an ambassador:
- Affiliation with your local NMBP group.
- Successful completion of any of the following courses:
- A mountain bike patrol training course (taught by a local NMBP-affiliated group).
- A volunteer host training program (taught by local land manager).
- A passing grade on the NMBP Ambassador online certification exam.
All ambassadors can join or renew online
NMBP Benefits
NMBP members receive either a patroller or ambassador kit. Click here to learn about NMBP ambassador and patroller membership benefits.
What If There Isn't A NMBP Patrol Group In My Area?
Because many mountain bikers often ride alone, especially those who live and ride in sparsely populated areas, membership in a local NMBP group is not a requirement for NMBP membership. However, NMBP members are strongly encouraged to join a local NMBP group if one exists, or consider starting one in their area. If not a member of a local patrol group, a patroller should still keep track of his or her volunteer hours. Registering as an official volunteer with local land management (as a Park Host, etc.) is a great way to promote the image of mountain bikers as responsible members of the trail community.
