Benefits of Becoming a Patroller

In addition to the satisfaction of helping others, Patrollers enjoy these benefits:

• Free Basic First Aid & CPR Training (included with OMBA membership)

• Potential reimbursement for Wilderness First Aid certification

• Waived entry and parking fees while on patrol

• Special status within OMBA & gratitude from land managers

• The rewarding experience of giving back to the trail community

Requirements to Join

To become a DPMBP Patroller, you must:

1. Be an active OMBA member (Join here)

2. Be at least 18 years old (Minors may patrol with parental waiver)

3. Have a functional mountain bike and always wear a helmet

4. Complete First Aid & CPR certification (provided by OMBA)

5. Complete “Good Host” Training (provided by USFS, FCNA, and LCDNR)

6. Register as a volunteer with FCNA and LCDNR

7. Pass a background check (paid for by Fort Collins Volunteer Services)

8. Sign agency waivers as required

9. Complete two training check rides with a Certified Patroller

10. Demonstrate basic bike repair skills (fixing a flat, repairing a chain, etc.)

11. You can download the full list of requirements and steps necessary to complete them here. 

Responsibilities include:

1. Following each land agency’s trail use, patrolling, and public interaction rules.

   • Land Agency MOUs

     • United States Forest Service.

     • Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

     • Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, & Trails

     • Larimer County Parks, Open Spaces and Trails.

     • Fort Collins Natural Areas.

1. Being willing to help trail users in need when patrolling and generally being a good trail citizen and responsible rider (https://www.imba.com/ride/imba-rules-of-the-trail).

2. Scheduling Patrol Rides in the Patrol Reporting System.

3. Counting statistics, observing trail conditions and reporting those by logging patrols in the Patrol Reporting System.

4. Being willing to occasionally provide patrol support for OMBA events and events that DPMBP supports.

The most basic requirement of being a Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patroller is to use your training combined with common sense to fulfill the patrol's responsibilities. We want everyone to be safe and have a good trail experience, and your willingness to volunteer as a Patroller will help ensure that.

Patroller Updates

All patrollers, please ensure your OMBA membership is current (check your status on the IMBA website). Membership is a requirement for patrol. If you have any questions about the status of your other certifications, please contact the Patrol Director at patrol@overlandmtb.org.