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SUMMARY There is magic to camping in winter. It is one of the most challenging outdoor adventures. However, potentially extreme weather conditions, cold temperatures, and unique hazards associated with outdoor winter activities require careful planning to ensure safety. GENERAL INFORMATION Keeping warm is the most important part of cold-weather camping and outdoor activities. Use the […]
6 gru 2010 · The simplest step is ensuring that your Scouts wear proper safety equipment. That means helmets, which are recommended for sledding and sliding and required for skiing and snowboarding.
Discuss winter sports safety, and show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while skiing or riding, including hypothermia, frostbite, shock, dehydration, sunburn, fractures, bruises, sprains, and strains. Tell how to apply splints.
Winter Camping Safety There is magic to camping in winter. It is one of the most challenging of outdoor adventures. The Boy Scouts of America operates the National Cold-Weather Camping Development Center at Northern Tier through the Okpik program. Special considerations for winter camping are: Qualified Supervision. It is vital that a leader be an […]
AS WINTER RETURNS, Scouters’ thoughts turn to sports such as skiing, tobogganing, and sledding, which means it’s also time to review the basics of winter safety. Richard Bourlon, Health and Safety team leader, stresses the danger of collisions in winter sports.
27 sty 2020 · GENERAL INFORMATION. Here are a few key points that can help you safely have fun during your winter activities outdoors. 1. Activities should be supervised by mature and conscientious adults. 2. Participants should be aware of the potential dangers of any winter sport, and leaders should stress incident prevention by stressing proper technique. 3.
15 maj 2023 · Discuss winter sports safety, and show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while skiing, including hypothermia, shock, dehydration, sunburn, fractures, bruises, sprains, and strains.
