If you are a skier or snowboarder this is a great merit badge. This isn't just about learning to ski or board, there is research to be done.
With any BSA Merit Badge, please read the specific Merit Badge booklet for requirements and other helps. they are full of wonderful helps, tips and information specific to the Merit Badge. Most libraries carry books, but please make sure it is has the latest requirements. Please see U.S. Scouter Service Project or Meritbadge.com for this badges current requirements and don't forget to talk with your counselor before beginning this Merit Badge.
Books:
- Skiing for Dummies by Allen St. John (IDG Books, 1999; ISBN 0764551612)
Web pages:
- Five types of alpine skiing from Deseret News
- National Ski Patrol
- Northwest Snow.com
- Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA)
- The Summit (our local ski area)
Kray - Jan 2004
Jason - March 2007
Last update: April, 2008
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