1. a skier’s most important piece of equipment 2. features the longest course and the highest speeds in alpine skiing
3. used for balance and pushing
4. braking technique used by beginners
5. imaginary line of gravity straight down a slope
6. the turn used most often for changing directions
7. type of racing where the skier zigzags through a series of gates in one minute
8. steady activity in which the heart can supply all the oxygen the muscles need
9. helps a skier hang on to the poles
10. identifies the easiest slope
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1. List eight safety and etiquette rules that skiers should follow.
Short Answer
Answer each question.
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2. Oops! You’ve fallen! Explain the procedure for getting up.
3. What is traversing? Explain how traversing is done.
4. How should you condition yourself for skiing? Provide at least two examples.
5. List three tips a skier can use to avoid injury when falling.
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6. List four guidelines for selecting ski boots that fit properly.
Identification
Label the following skiing equipment.
1. 5.
2. 6.
3. 7.
4. 8.
You and three friends have decided to take a skit trip, but you can’t decide where to go. You want to try a ski
area that you have never been to before.
Find a ski resort that would cater to your needs, and write at least two paragraphs describing the location,
features, accommodations, and other activities available. Be sure to indicate how these features would
accommodate your group’s needs and wants.
Planning a Ski Trip
Use the Internet, your local library, or visit a travel agency to complete the following activity.