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- Tell the meaning of the Wilderness Use Policy. Explain why each skier must adopt this policy.
- Explain why every skier must be prepared to render first aid in the event of a skiing accident. Tell the first aid measures for shock. Show how to apply splints.
- Discuss hypothermia. Tell about symptoms and what action must be taken in the event of hypothermia.
- Show your ability to select, use, and repair, if necessary, the correct equipment for ski touring in safety and comfort.
- Demonstrate the basic principles of snowcraft, including avalanches.
- Demonstrate the basic principles of waxing for cross-country ski touring.
- Discuss the differences between cross-country skiing ski touring, ski mountaineering, and Alpine skiing.
- Explain the parts played by strength, endurance, and flexibility in Nordic skiing. Demonstrate exercises and activities you can do to get fit for skiing.
- List items you would take on a 1-day ski-tour.
- Present yourself properly clothed and equipped for a one-day ski tour. Discuss the correct use of your clothing and equipment.
- Demonstrate your ability to use properly a topographic map and compass.
- Show a degree of stamina that will enable you to keep up with an average ski-touring group your age.
- On a gentle, packed slope show some basic ways to control speed and direction. Include the Straight run, traverse, side slip, step turn,wedge stop, and wedge turn maneuvers.
- On a cross-country trail, demonstrate effective propulsion by showing proper weight transfer from ski to ski, pole timing, rhythm, flow, and glide.
- Demonstrate your ability, on a tour, to cope with an average variety of snow conditions.
- Demonstrate several methods of dealing with steep hills or difficult conditions. Include traverses and kick turns going uphill and downhill, side steps, pole drag, and ski-pole "glissade."
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