History
What was the first use of skiing?
Transportation
long races on all terrains including flat and uphill
cross country
What are ways to avoid avalanches
Avoid treeless slopes and gullies
Avoid slopes with pitchers greater then 25 degrees
Stay to the windward side of ridges
T/F: Snowballs are a great way to spend your time waiting in line.
False: that's how you get kicked out
double diamond
most difficult/expert/use caution
What were the first skis made of?
Wood
jumping off sloped ramp as far as you can go
ski jumping
What are two common skiing injuries?
Fractured wrists
Broken legs
Head injuries
knee
How do you use a lift?
Wait to be signaled to walk up, then stand at the line with all your belongings. When the lift comes around, sit as it hits your legs. No horseplay while on lift
blue square
intermediate
What is the meaning of the word ski?
Piece of wood (wood piece)
aerial tricks on slopes, pipes, etc.
freestyle
name 2 safety rules
Always ski with a buddy
Know your limits
Use correctly fitting gear
Don’t stop in the middle of a track
Who has the right of way normally
people ahead of you
green circle
beginner
The first skis were used in what country?
Russia
shooting + cross country skiing
Biathlon
Most common ski injury
knee (making up 27-41%)
what should you do if you need to stop
go to the side, get to the bottom of the hill, don't stand on the trail
black diamond
hard
The first known evidence of skiing dates back to what year?
6000 BC
cross country + jumping
Nordic combined
what are the 6 things you need to ski
skis, ski goggles, helmet, ski boots, warm clothes, ski poles
Who has the right of way when merging
people above you
orange oval
terrain park