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Snowboarding

Overview

In this honour you will learn about the safety guidelines and the equipment you will need to have fun snowboarding. Once you have learned the basic skills, the mountain will be your playground – whether it is carving down a mountain or taking on the terrain parks.

Requirements

1. In a few words describe the meaning of the term “Snowboarding.”

2. Define and explain each level of the Ski Trail Difficulty Ratings where you are to snowboard; for example Australia, New Zealand and North America:

  • a. Green Circle
  • b. Blue Square
  • c. Black Diamond
  • d. Double Black Diamond
  • e. Variations
  • f. Terrain Parks

3. List and explain the Australian Alpine Responsibility Code (or equivalent) and demonstrate your observance of the code throughout Requirements 7 and 8.

4. Define the following snowboarding terms:

  • a. Piste
  • b. Off-piste
  • c. Stances – Regular and Goofy
  • d. Toeside
  • e. Heelside
  • f. Switch

5. Briefly describe the following essential equipment for snowboarding and how to keep it in good conditionː

  • a. Snowboard
  • b. Bindings
  • c. Snowboard boots
  • d. Helmet
  • e. Wrist guards
  • f. Skin and eye protection
  • g. Appropriate clothing, including layering

6. Memorise one Bible passage that mentions the word “snow.” In a few words, comment on what the passage means to you.

7. Know and demonstrate how to safely load and unload on a chairlift.

8. Demonstrate your ability to snowboard, in good form, on numerous intermediate-graded slopes. Show competency in:

  • a. Traversing using both heelside and toeside.
  • b. Changing directions while riding.
  • c. Confidently coming to a stop.

Answer key & resources

Adapted from AY Honors/Snowboarding on the Pathfinder Wiki, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. See the original page's history for its authors.
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