MB#3364              Skiing  09/91



To earn this merit badge doing DOWNHILL (ALPINE)  skiing, a Scout

must:



1. Give  the  meaning  of the  Skier Responsibility  Code.

   Explain why it is important to follow this code.



2. Explain the procedure used to report an accident to your local

   ski patrol at the area you usually ski.



3. Show how to use and maintain your own release bindings &  explain

   the use of two others. Explain the International (DIN) Standard

   and what it means to skiers. 



4. Explain the American Teaching System, and a basic snow skiing

   presentation.



5. Explain  and discuss:

   a. Five types of alpine skis

   b. Telemark skis

   c. Snowboards



6. Name the five major ski organizations in the U.S. and  explain

   their functions.



7. Explain how strength, endurance, and flexibility each play a part

   in alpine skiing. Demonstrate exercises/activities you can do to

   get fit for skiing.



8. Do the following:

   a. Present  yourself  properly clothed and  equipped  for  alpine

   skiing.   Discuss how the clothing you have chosen  will  keep

   you warm.

   b. Demonstrate  two  ways  to safely and easily  carry  skis  and

   poles.



9. Demonstrate how to ride one kind of ski lift and explain  how

   to ride two others.



10. Explain the International Trail Marking System.



11. On a gentle slope, demonstrate some of the beginning maneuvers

    learned in skiing. Include straight run, gliding wedge,

    braking wedge to a  stop, side steps, and herringbone.



12. On a slightly steeper terrain, show linked wedge turns.



13. On a moderate slope demonstrate  5 - 10 christies.



14. Make a controlled run down an intermediate  slope and

    demonstrate the following:

    a. Short, medium, and long radius parallel turns.

    b. A side slip and safety (hockey) stop to a side.

    c. A traverse across a slope.



15. Demonstrate the ability to ski in varied conditions, including

    changes in pitch, snow conditions, and moguls. Maintain your

    balance and ability to turn.







To earn  this  merit badge doing CROSS-COUNTRY  (NORDIC)  skiing  a

   Scout must:



1. Tell the meaning of the "Wilderness Ethic".  Explain why  each

   skier must adopt this ethic.



2. Explain  why every skier must be prepared to render first  aid

   in  the  event  of  a skiing accident.   Tell  the  first  aid

   measures for shock.  Show how to apply splints.



3. Discuss hypothermia.  Tell about symptoms and what action must

   be taken in the event of hypothermia.



4. Show  your ability to select, use, and repair,  if  necessary,

   the  correct  equipment  so you can ski  tour  in  safety  and

   comfort.



5. Demonstrate  the  basic  principles  of  snowcraft,  including

   avalanches.



6. Demonstrate  the basic principles of waxing for  cross-country

   ski touring.



7. Discuss    the   difference   between   cross-country skiing,

   ski    touring,    ski  mountaineering, and alpine skiing.



8. Explain how strength, endurance, and flexibility each play a part

   in nordic skiing. Demonstrate activities/exercises you can do to

   get fit for skiing.



9. List items you would take on a 1-day ski-touring trip.



10. Present  yourself properly clothed and equipped for  a  1-day

   ski  tour.   Discuss how your clothing and equipment  will  be

   used correctly.



11. Demonstrate  your ability to use properly a  topographic  map

   and compass.



12. Show a degree of stamina that will enable you to keep up with

   an average ski-touring group your age.



13. On a gentle, packed slope show some basic ways to control speed

    and direction. Include straight run, traverse, sideslipping, step

    turns, wedge stop, and wedge turns.



14. On a cross-country trail, demonstrate effective propulsion by

    showing good weight transfer from ski to ski, proper pole timing,

    rhythm, flow, and glide.

   

15. Demonstrate your ability, on a tour, to cope with an  average

   variety of snow conditions.



16. Demonstrate  several  methods  of  dealing with steep hills or

    difficult conditions. Include traverses and kick turns going

    uphill and downhill, side steps, pole drag, and ski pole

    glissade.