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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 […]
- SNOW SPORTS
Discuss winter sports safety, and show that you know first...
- Guide to Safe Scouting
Download the Boy Scouts of America’s official Guide to Safe...
- SNOW SPORTS
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 […]
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.
Download the Boy Scouts of America’s official Guide to Safe Scouting.
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.
The BSA has adopted the following policies for the safety and well-being of its members. These policies primarily protect youth members; however, they also serve
Do the following: Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely to encounter while participating in snow sport activities, and what you should do to antici-pate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards.
