Hazards
Name ONE hazard of snow sports.
Avalanche.
Cold/hypothermia.
Injury due to falls in cold.
Overheating and dehydration.
Sunburn in windburn.
What is one piece of gear required for snow sports/skiing and snowboarding.
Besides ski skis and snowboards.
Helmet
What does the green circle on a ski trail marking mean?
It is a Beginner trail.
Name one basic rule of slope safety
Stay in control/yield to people downhill
Why should every snow sport participant be prepared to render first aid in the event of an accident? List another reason:
Someone could get hurt anytime
It could take a long time before help can arrive
It’s the scout motto
What NOT to do if you have frostbite:
rub the frostbitten area, use dry heat, use hot water.
Why should you check weather and trail conditions before a snow sport trip?
To prepare for hazards and avoid unsafe conditions
What does the blue Square on a ski trail marking mean?
It is an Intermediate trail.
Why should skiers and snowboarders look uphill before merging onto a trail?
To avoid avoid collisions.
Name ONE responsibility snow sports participants have towards others on the slope?
Avoid reckless behavior/respect others
What is:
a dangerous condition where your body loses heat faster than it can produce it, causing your core temperature to drop below 95°F (35°C)
Hypothermia
What is the purpose of a written trip plan?
To tell others where you are going, and when you will return
What does the snow shoe trail marking look like? Describe:
It looks like a person walking with snowshoes on.
What should you do if you see an injured person on the slope?
Get help and protect the scene if it is safe.
Why should every snow sport participant be prepared to render first aid in the event of an accident? List one reason:
Someone could get hurt anytime
It could take a long time before help can arrive
It’s the scout motto
What weather condition can greatly reduce visibility and increase Disorientation on the slopes?
White out conditions/heavy fog
Name TWO things a trip plan should include
Destination
Route
Time
Participants
Emergency contact information
What is the difference between one black diamond, and two black diamonds on a ski trail marking?
One Diamond=Advanced
Two Diamonds=Expert
(Two Diamonds are more difficult than one.)
Why is it important to know and follow posted sign in warnings?
They identify hazards and help prevent accidents
Why is learning proper technique? Important for snow sports safety?
It reduces risk of injury and loss of control.
Why is dehydration a hidden hazard in snow sports?
Because cold temperatures reduces thirst, even though the body is losing fluids.
Why is proper clothing layering important for snow sports?
It helped regulate body temperature and prevent hypothermia
What does the orange oval/pill mean on a ski trail marking?
It is a Terrain park, or freestyle terrain.
What should you do first in an emergency if someone is seriously injured?
Get help from ski patrol or emergency services
What is the Smart Style safety programs main rules?
Look before you leap
Easy style it
Respect gets respect