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About the Author

Besides being a 25-year Ski Patroller, Denise de Vines is also a PSIA Ski Instructor at Deer Valley. She’s earned many NSP accolades, including top Outdoor Emergency Care Instructor in the nation; a National Appointment from NSP; and Purple Star for saving a life. Before moving to Utah and joining Nordic Valley’s patrol, she patrolled at Bear Mountain, Mt. Baldy and June Mountain in California, plus Tanglwood in Pennsylvania.

Upon retiring from a successful marketing career, Denise rekindled her journalism roots to author several short stories and plays. This sports-minded grandmother is a Master Scuba Diver and still completes in motocross!

My Community

Patrolling runs in the author's family. Denise’s daughter, Janel McInnes, started out as a Junior Patroller and is now Patrol Lead at Woodward Park City. NSP’s Young Adult Program had a life changing impact on her daughter, which is why establishing the young adult scholarship is an important byproduct of this book.

Join My Journey

I am currently working on a screenplay and a theater play. I've scripted a children's Christmas story production that I'm happy to adapt to any churches that may want to use it. Additionally I illustrated and authored a children's short story about Covid-19 with a positive twist. Email me for copies at no cost: patroldiva@yahoo.com.