Safety
Staying hydrated in winter is important because cold weather can reduce your sense of....
thirst
This is the fun sport where you slide down snowy hills on an inflatable tube.
Tubing
The type of skate designed for hockey is called a this, different from figure skates
hockey skates
Cross-country skiing is mostly done on this type of terrain.
flat
Snowshoeing is a great type of exercise that works both legs and this major body area.
core muscles or upper body
To prevent frostbite, its important to cover these parts of your body specifically (4)
Hands, feet, ears, and face
To prevent accidents while tubing, always make sure the hill is free of these obstacles.
Trees, rocks, fences
Skating backward is easier if you bend these slightly and keep them loose
knees
To prevent sore knees and ankles, it’s important to warm up and do this before long skiing sessions.
Stretch or warm up exercises.
Poles are used mainly for this purpose.
Balance
What should you never wear in cold weather because its a bad base layer?
Cotton
The safest way to go down a tubing hill is in this position.
Sitting upright, feet first
Name two protective gear items beginners should wear besides a helmet.
wrist guards and knee pads
If someone shows signs of hypothermia, one should avoid this common instinct and instead warm them gradually
Rubbing their skin or using hot water
Some tubing hills allow multiple people on a single tube. Why can this increase the risk of injury?
weight distribution can cause tipping, collisions, or loss of control
The “T-stop” is a method used for this
Stopping safely on the ice
Why is waxing your skis important for classic cross-country skiing?
provides grip for push-off while allowing smooth glide forward
Why is it important to dress in breathable layers while snowshoeing uphill?
prevents sweating, overheating, and subsequent chill when stopping
Hypothermia can sneak up slowly. Name two subtle signs besides shivering.
Confusion, slurred speech, drowsiness, or lack of coordination.
Many tubing parks use conveyor lifts or tow ropes. Name two key safety rules for using these uphill systems
Hold on properly, stay seated/feet forward, and keep hands/feet clear of moving parts
Explain why skating backward requires different technique than skating forward.
you must maintain low center of gravity and push evenly for balance
Why is pacing more important in cross-country skiing than downhill skiing?
it’s endurance focused, overexertion leads to fatigue before finishing
Name two signs that snow conditions could be dangerous for hiking or snowshoeing.
recent heavy snow, ice layers, or unstable snowpack