Requirements
- Describe how to care for skis and boots.
- Demonstrate the following:
- How to carry your skis
- How to put them on
- How to fasten them
- Demonstrate how to climb in steps, in scissors, and how to make a kick turn.
- Demonstrate how to sideslip and go over bumps.
- Demonstrate how to turn right, left, and brake.
- Describe the different kinds of snow.
- Demonstrate the following:
- How to run a short slalom of six gates
OR
- Safely ride a beginner’s lift and ski the beginner’s hill under control and in good form.
Answers
NOTE: Activities leading to this award must be supervised by an adult who skis well.
- Skis and boots should be wiped clean and be dry before storing them.
- If you do not ski, invite someone who does to teach these basic skills to your Adventurers.
