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View current Snow Sports Merit Badge requirements and resources from the official Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Hub.
- Winter Activity Safety
SUMMARY There is magic to camping in winter. It is one of...
- Winter Activity Safety
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.
1 sty 2024 · 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.
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.
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 Guide to Safe Scouting’s section on winter activities includes great info on the importance of leadership, equipment, and physical condition for cold-weather camping.
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 […]