Ski and Snowboard Tours: Safety and Emergency Procedures
Ski and Snowboard Tours: Safety and Emergency Procedures
Questions
What is the most important safety precaution to take before going on a ski or snowboard tour?
- Check the weather forecast.
- Wear appropriate clothing.
- Bring a first aid kit.
- Tell someone where you are going.
What should you do if you get lost while on a ski or snowboard tour?
- Stay calm and try to find your way back.
- Call for help on your cell phone.
- Wait for someone to come looking for you.
- Build a shelter and wait for the storm to pass.
What should you do if you see an avalanche?
- Run away from the avalanche.
- Try to outrun the avalanche.
- Find a safe place to shelter.
- Call for help on your cell phone.
What should you do if you are caught in an avalanche?
- Try to swim to the surface.
- Cover your mouth and nose with your hands.
- Curl up into a ball and protect your head.
- Call for help on your cell phone.
What is the most common cause of ski and snowboard accidents?
- Collisions with other skiers or snowboarders.
- Falling off the lift.
- Running into a tree or other object.
- Getting lost.
What is the best way to avoid collisions with other skiers or snowboarders?
- Ski or snowboard in control.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Yield to skiers or snowboarders who are uphill from you.
- All of the above.
What should you do if you see someone who is injured on the slopes?
- Call for help on your cell phone.
- Stay with the injured person until help arrives.
- Try to move the injured person to a safer location.
- All of the above.
What is the best way to stay safe while skiing or snowboarding?
- Wear a helmet.
- Ski or snowboard in control.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- All of the above.
What is the most important thing to remember when skiing or snowboarding?
- Have fun.
- Be safe.
- Respect other skiers and snowboarders.
- All of the above.
What is the recommended slope angle for beginners?
- Less than 15 degrees.
- 15-25 degrees.
- 25-35 degrees.
- More than 35 degrees.
What is the proper way to fall while skiing or snowboarding?
- Fall forward with your arms out in front of you.
- Fall backward with your arms behind you.
- Fall to the side with your arms tucked in.
- Fall straight down with your arms and legs extended.
What is the recommended speed for beginners on a ski slope?
- Less than 10 mph.
- 10-15 mph.
- 15-20 mph.
- More than 20 mph.
What is the proper way to stop while skiing or snowboarding?
- Use your edges to slow down and come to a stop.
- Drag your feet on the snow to slow down.
- Use your poles to slow down and come to a stop.
- All of the above.
What is the recommended way to get on and off a ski lift?
- Wait for the lift to stop completely before getting on or off.
- Load and unload quickly to avoid slowing down the lift.
- Keep your skis or snowboard parallel to the lift when getting on or off.
- All of the above.
What is the proper way to ride a ski lift?
- Sit up straight and hold onto the safety bar.
- Lean back and relax.
- Talk to the people around you.
- All of the above.