Unknown Explorer Scout Unit

To gain this activity badge, Explorer Scouts must complete the requirements below:

1. Hold the Snow Sports Badge from the Scout Section or show basic competency in Alpine or Nordic skiing

2. Complete the requirements in one of these alternatives:

 Alpine skiing

1. Demonstrate the following:

   1. three good warm up exercises, one each for upper, middle and lower body

   2. diagonal sideslip (left and right) showing balance and control of edges

   3. good stance and balance (lift one ski while in motion, etc)

   4. a straight schuss in a tuck and a hockey stop

   5. linked rhythmic parallel turns of varying sizes with pole plants

   6. complete a slalom run through 12 open gates

   7. an ability to ski on rough or bumpy terrain

   8. a basic jump or trick on the flat

   9. how to use a resort piste map

   10. complete a free run down a moderate to hard slope (red) showing balance, control, good choice of line and awareness of other people on the slope

2. Explain to an appropriate adult:

   1. different types of ski

   2. snow blindness and how it is avoided

   3. importance of using sunscreen

   4. dangers encounter on ski slopes and how a ski patrol would mark these

   5. Fédération Internationale de Ski safety rules

3. Discuss:

   1. the effects of extremes of temperature (frost, nip/frost bite, bite, hypothermia, sunstroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration) and how they are avoided and treated

   2. the structure of the National Governing Body for snow sports

   3. the effects of snow sports on the mountain environment

   4. further involvement in your chosen snow sport

Nordic skiing

1. Demonstrate each of the following:

   1. three good warm up exercises, one each for upper, middle and lower body

   2. double pole and stride

   3. climbing uphill with tacking

   4. diagonal sideslip to left and right

   5. diagonal stride, full co-ordinated glide, stride and arm action

   6. Sittonen skate step

   7. step turns downhill through the fall line

   8. basic telemark turns

   9. basic parallel turns

   10. Changing stride.

   11. how to use a resort piste map.

   12. map and compass skills

   13. complete a free run down a moderate to hard slope (red) showing balance, control, good choice of line and awareness of other people on the slope

   14. take part in a fun run or citizens race (5km or more)

   15. try another snow sport of your choice

2. Explain to an appropriate adult:

   1. hat has attracted you to the sport

   2. he different types of ski design

   3. what snow blindness is and how it is avoided.

   4. the importance of using sunscreen

   5. the physical dangers you are likely to encounter while skiing and how these should be avoided

   6. the FIS safety rules

3. Discuss:

   1. the effects of extremes of temperature (frost bite, hypothermia, sunstroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration) and how they are avoided and treated

   2. the structure of the National Governing Body for snow sport in your country

   3. the impact of snow sports on the mountain environment

   4. your further involvement in your chosen snow sport