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Responsibility on the Slopes
Skiing Hazards
The Three T's Recap
Outdoor Safety
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Snow Safety
Winter activities, such as skiing and snowboarding have increased in popularity. The Snow Safety & Education presentation is intended to foster awareness of the risks associated with these activities for children, to make sure they have the safest, and most enjoyable experience possible while outdoors.
The Snow Safety & Education Program can be delivered by any interested adult—including parents, teachers, and guide or scout leaders.
About the Course
Being prepared by getting the proper training is key to having an enjoyable time while skiing or boarding. Learning the Alpine Responsibility, and taking an activity-specific course such as a ski or snowboard lesson, are useful training opportunities.
Before you hit the slopes, think about trip planning! Trip planning will be different depending on if you are skiing or snowboarding, and whether you are on a school trip, or a vacation with family or friends, but it is just as important! Trip planning means planning your route, knowing the terrain and conditions, checking the weather, and leaving a written trip plan with a teacher, family member, or friend.
A good rule of thumb for trip plans is that they answer the who, what, when, where, why, and how about the trip.
What you will learn
The Snow Safety & Education presentation has two parts:
On-hill ski/board safety:
This part teaches ski hill safety to skiers and snowboarders, to prepare them for a school trip to a local ski hill, or a weekend at a ski resort with family and friends.
What do you need for the backcountry?
This part teaches skiers and snowboarders how to be prepared and stay safe while in unmanaged spaces.
Trip Planning
Before you hit the slopes, think about trip planning! Trip planning will be different depending on if you are skiing or snowboarding, and whether you are on a school trip, or a vacation with family or friends, but it is just as important!
Training
Being prepared by getting the proper training is key to having an enjoyable time while skiing or boarding. Learning the Alpine Responsibility, and taking an activity-specific course such as a ski or snowboard lesson, are useful training opportunities.
Taking the Essentials
When skiing or boarding, essential equipment is needed. Most hills require youth to wear a helmet, and you will want warm clothing such as gloves, socks, and a hat to stay warm.
Search and Rescue In Canada
The Canadian Search and Rescue system, how to alert them and what to expect.
What you will get
The Survive Outside program offered by AdventureSmart is a great way to learn the value of preparation for safety in outdoor activities. Augment your basic outdoor survival knowledge by taking the “Survive Outside- A Guide to Outdoor Safety,” program offered by AdventureSmart.
Course Certificate
Recieve a course certificate indicating that you have completed the AdventureSmart Snow Safety Program upon completion of all aspects of the course.