Skiing Belt Loop Requirements

 

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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SNOW SKI AND BOARD SPORTS BELT LOOP

Complete these three requirements:

  1. Explain conditioning, clothing, equipment, and planning needed for snow skiing or boarding.
  2. Explain “Your Responsibility Code,” the rules and safety and courtesy for the slopes.
  3. Go skiing or snow boarding. Demonstrate how to stop and turn.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SNOW SKI AND BOARD SPORTS PIN

Earn the Skiing belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:

  1. Explain the different types of ski lifts such as rope tow and “fixed grip” and “detachable” chair lift.
  2. Describe the five universal symbols used to indicate ski trail difficulty.
  3. Demonstrate how to hold your position, get up from a fall, and do basic turns.
  4. Demonstrate how to fall safely to avoid injury.
  5. Explain why it is important to protect nature and wildlife while skiing or snowboarding.
  6. Practice skiing or snowboarding for at least five hours.  You can do this in more than one day.
  7. Explain what to do if you see a skiing or snow boarding accident.  Discuss the dangers of avalanche.
  8. Take skiing or snow boarding lessons.
  9. View a video on skiing or snow boarding.
  10. Talk with a member of a ski patrol and learn about the job he or she does at the ski slope.
  11. Learn about an Olympian who competed in skiing or snowboarding and report to your den.
 

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