Mike Wagner

Hall of Fame

Mike Wagner takes schussing to a whole new level. After co-founding the Canadian Ski Patrol System in the Yukon in 1983, Mike acted as the first training officer until he became President in 1985. Over his fourteen years as President, the Ski Patrol developed a national reputation as one of the top patrols in the country.

Under Mike’s direction, the Yukon Zone received the CSPS Award in 1989 for the most progressed ski patrol zone in Canada — a true honour bestowed on a grassroots effort after a mere five years of operation. In 1995, Mike received the Canadian Ski Patroller #669 Award, the highest honour awarded for contributions to the system that go above and beyond the level required.

The Yukon Zone was awarded additional awards in 2001: The Division Outstanding Zone Award and the National Outstanding Zone Award. These awards are given to the done that’s risen above the rest to promote safe skiing and provide the highest level of first aid rescue services to its region.

Mike also coordinated the provision of ski patrol first aid services for the Train of ‘98 Road Relay and numerous triathlons, bike relays, marathons, and alpine and nordic skiing competitions. His high standards of first aid training and safety instruction earned Mike the nickname of “The Enforcer” among other patrollers.

The vast number of well-trained and well-equipped ski patrollers and their record of community service are a fitting tribute to the incredible passion Mike Wagner put into the development of an exceptional Ski Patrol community in the Yukon.