Winter Sports — Merit Badge

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Scout	AWARD	Req 1		Req 2		Req 3	Req 4	Req 5	Req 6			Req 7Complete any one
Scout		1a	1b	2a	2b	3	4	5	6a	6b	6c	7a	7b	7c	7d
Kevin P.Life	★	□	□	□	□	□	□	□	□	□	□	□	□	□	□

Requirements

From the official BSA merit badge pamphlet — wording is paraphrased here. Confirm against the current pamphlet for sign-off.

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For the whole badge

Explain likely snow sport hazards and how to anticipate, prevent, mitigate, and respond

Discuss first aid/prevention for hypothermia, frostbite, shock, dehydration, sunburn, concussion, fractures, sprains; show splinting

Explain why every snow sport participant should be prepared to render first aid

Explain how to report an accident to ski patrol or emergency personnel

Explain the international trail-marking system

Discuss strength, endurance, and flexibility for snow sports; demonstrate fitness exercises for your option

Present yourself properly clothed and equipped for your req 7 option; discuss warmth and protection

Explain Your Responsibility Code at your venue and why everyone must follow it

Explain the SMART Style safety program for terrain parks and pipes

Explain avalanche safety precautions and individual responsibility

(Do any one of the following)

Option A — Downhill skiing: ski/binding care (DIN), teaching progression, lifts, wedge-to-parallel maneuvers, varied conditions, ski organizations

Option B — Cross-country skiing: equipment, trail rules, ski types, waxing, one-day tour list, map and compass, on-snow skills

Option C — Snowboarding: forward-fall injuries, equipment/bindings/leashes, board types, lifts, waxing, slope maneuvers

Option D — Snowshoeing: parts, sizing, types, care, day-hike list, terrain skills, 2-mile hike, map and compass