| Requirement | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Do the following: | ||||||||
| (a) Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely to encounter while participating in snow sport activities, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. | ||||||||
| (b) Discuss first aid and prevention for the types of injuries or illnesses that could occur while participating in snow sports, including hypothermia, frostbite, shock, dehydration, sunburn, concussion, fractures, bruises, sprains, and strains. Tell how to apply splints. | ||||||||
| 2. Do the following: | ||||||||
| (a) Explain why every snow sport participant should be prepared to render first aid in the event of an accident. | ||||||||
| (b) Explain the procedure used to report an accident to the local ski patrol or local emergency personnel. | ||||||||
| 3. Explain the international trail-marking system. | ||||||||
| 4. Discuss the importance of strength, endurance, and flexibility in snow sports. Demonstrate exercises and activities you can do to get fit for the option you choose in requirement 7. | ||||||||
| 5. Present yourself properly clothed and equipped for the option you choose in requirement 7. Discuss how the clothing you have chosen will help keep you warm and protected. | ||||||||
| 6. Do the following: | ||||||||
| (a) Tell the meaning of the Your Responsibility Code for skiers, snowboarders, and snowshoers. Explain why each rider must follow this code. | ||||||||
| (b) Explain the Smart Style safety program. Tell why it is important and how it applies to participants at snow sport venues like terrain parks and pipes. | ||||||||
| (c) Explain the precautions pertaining to avalanche safety, including the responsibility of individuals regarding avalanche safety. | ||||||||
| 7. Do ONE of the following options: | ||||||||
| Option D: Snowshoeing | ||||||||
| (a) Name the parts of a snowshoe. | ||||||||
| (b) Explain how to choose the correct size of snowshoe. | ||||||||
| (c) Describe the different types of snowshoes and their specialized uses. Discuss factors to consider when choosing a snowshoe. | ||||||||
| (d) Explain how to properly care for and maintain snowshoes. | ||||||||
| (e) List the items you would take on a one-day snowshoe hike. | ||||||||
| (f) Describe areas that are best for snowshoeing. Discuss some advantages and dangers of backcountry snowshoeing. | ||||||||
| (g) Discuss the benefits of snowshoeing. | ||||||||
| (h) Demonstrate the most efficient ways to break trail, climb uphill, travel downhill and traverse a slope. | ||||||||
| (i) Demonstrate your ability, on a 2-mile snowshoe hike, to cope with an average variety of snow conditions | ||||||||
| (j) Demonstrate the proper use of a topographic map and compass | ||||||||
| Snow Sports merit badge completed | ||||||||
| Snow Sports merit badge presented |
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