The Scout must complete all the requirements in one of the following alternatives.
Alternative A - Alpine skiing
- Demonstrate each of the following:
- How to carry equipment safely.
- How to put on and take off skis correctly.
- How to fall and get up safely.
- Turn 360° on a flat surface.
- Sidestep and herringbone up a slope using poles for stability.
- Turn 180° on a slope using poles for stability.
- How to get on and off a chairlift correctly.
- How to use a beginners' draglift, either button or T-bar.
- Traverse across a slope from left to right and right to left showing good body position, stance and use of edges.
- Sideslip down a slope demonstrating control and use of edges.
- Six linked snowplough turns showing control of the turn and speed.
- Snowplough turns into a traverse showing good body position, stance and use of edges.
- A no falls descent of an easy (green) slope, showing balance, control and stopping.
- Explain to the assessor:
- The best places to stop on a slope.
- The safety features of their equipment, such as bindings and brakes.
- The importance of warm-up.
- The correct clothing for different weather conditions, snow and artificial surfaces.
- The correct procedures to follow in the event of an accident.
- The importance of staying together when in a group.
- Discuss with the assessor:
- The need for protective equipment.
- The dangers of the mountain environment and how these are best avoided.
- The FIS Safety Rules.
- Demonstrate each of the following:
- How to carry equipment safely.
- How to put on and take off skis correctly.
- How to fall and get up safely.
- Turn 360° on a flat surface using star turns.
- Double pole push on a slight downhill slope.
- Sidestep and herringbone up a slope.
- Direct ascent uphill with walking glide on easy terrain.
- Turn 180° on a slope using poles for stability.
- Snowplough glide and brake.
- Diagonal stride, walking step on the flat, with improved glide.
- Traverse across a slope from left to right and right to left showing good body position and stance. Step up to stop.
- Six linked snowplough turns showing control of the turn and speed.
- A no falls descent of an easy (green) slope, showing balance, control and stopping.
- Complete a short tour over varied terrain (about 2km).
- 2 Explain to the assessor:
- The equipment they should carry with them when going cross-country.
- The safety features of their equipment, such as bindings and skins.
- The importance of warm-up.
- The correct clothing for different weather conditions.
- The correct procedures to follow in the event of an accident.
- The importance of staying together when in a group.
- Discuss with the assessor:
- The need for protective equipment.
- The dangers of the mountain environment and how these are best avoided.
- The FIS Safety Rules.
- Demonstrate each of the following:
- How to carry equipment safely.
- How to put on and take off a board correctly.
- Turn 360° on a flat surface with one and two feet attached.
- Climbing up the slope, board on toe edge.
- How to fall and get up safely.
- Skating on the flat.
- How to get on and off a chair lift correctly.
- How to use a beginners drag lift, either button or T-bar.
- Traverse across a slope from left to right and right to left showing good body position, stance and use of edges.
- Falling leaf down a slope, toe and heel edges.
- Six linked turns showing control of the turn and speed.
- Turns into a traverse showing good body position, stance and use of edges.
- A no falls descent of an easy (green) slope, showing balance, control and stopping.
- Explain to the assessor:
- The best places to stop on a slope.
- The safety features of their equipment, such as bindings and leash.
- The importance of warm-up.
- The correct clothing for different weather conditions, snow and artificial surfaces.
- The correct procedures to follow in the event of an accident.
- The importance of staying together when in a group.
- Discuss with the assessor:
- The need for protective equipment.
- The dangers of the mountain environment and how these are best avoided.
- The FIS Safety Rules.