|To earn this merit badge doing downhill (Alpine) skiing, a
Scout must: - 1. Tell the meaning of the Skier's Responsibility
Code. Explain why it is important to follow this code. - 2.
Explain the procedures use to report an accident to your local
ski patrol at the area you usually ski. - 3. Show how to use and
maintain your own release bindings and explain the use of two
others. Explain the international DIN standard and what it means
to skiers. - 4. Explain the American Teaching Method and a basic
snow-skiing progression. - 5. Explain and discuss the following:
- (a) Five types of Alpine skis - (b) Telemark skis - (c)
Snowboards - 6. Name five major ski organizations in the U.S.
and explain their fuctions. - 7. Explain the parts played by
strength, endurance, and flexibility in Alpine skiing.
Demonstrate excercises and activities you can do to get fit for
skiing. - 8. Do the following: - (a) Present yourself properly
clothed and equipped for Alpine skiing. Discuss how the clothing
you have chosen will keep y