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View current Snow Sports Merit Badge requirements and resources from the official Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Hub.
Scouts learn to plan and execute winter sports activities safely while working on the Snow Sports merit badge. The requirements for this merit badge can be completed by doing alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snow boarding, or snowshoeing.
Do the following: Explain why every snow sport participant should be prepared to render first aid in the event of an accident. Explain the procedure used to report an accident to the local ski patrol or local emergency personnel. Explain the international trail-marking system.
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.
1 sty 2024 · Explain the Smart Style safety program. Tell why it is important and how it applies to participants at snow sport venues in terrain parks and pipes. Explain the precautions pertaining to avalanche safety, including the responsibility of individuals regarding avalanche safety.
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.
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, fractures, bruises, sprains, and strains. Winter sports safety:
