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Requirements February 1938 until January 1951

1. Present himself properly equipped and clothes for skiing.

2. Know the Skiers' Safety Code.

3. Demonstrate ability to ski correctly on the level, with both the one step and two step, and demonstrate the proper use of poles.

4. Demonstrate ability to climb correctly using: (a) side step. (b) diagonal with both left and right kick turns, and (c) herringbone.

5. (a) Demonstrate correctly the double stembrake.

(b) Do four continuous pure double stem turns.

6. Do a right and left Christiania turn to a standstill from a direct descent.

7. (a) Jump turn to the right and left; or

(b) Telemark turn to the right and left.

8. Choose any 2 of the following:

(a) Run a slalom course with no falls through four pairs of flags, zig-zagged not more than forty feet apart, each set of flags requiring a ninety degree turn.

(b) Make a direct downhill or diagonal run of at least 100 yards under complete control.

(c) Make a 400-foot vertical ascent and descent under complete control with a pack of at least fifteen pounds.

(d) Demonstrate ability to jump by completing three successive no-fall jumps of not less than twelve meters.

9. Choose any 1 of the following:

(a) 1. Show how to make an emergency toboggan out of several pairs of skis with only such materials as one would have on a ski trip.

2. Explain treatment of frostbite.

(b) 1. Explain the correct method of waxing skis for different snow conditions.

2. Demonstrate ability to wax a pair of skis.

3. Describe care of skis during the off season.

(c) 1. Diagram of slalom course which will fairly test a skier's ability.

2. Explain rules and describe how a slalom race is run; or explain rules for and describe the conduct of a down-mountain race.

(d) Build a pair of skis, bindings, or poles.

SKIER'S SAFETY CODE

I will always try:

1. To ski under control, which means turning and stopping at will.

2. To have my ski bindings so that they hold my feet tightly to the skis.

3. To go skiing properly clothed and only under reasonable weather conditions.

4. To carry first aid and emergency ski equipment on all ski trips.

5. To ski only on terrain suited to my ability and to descend slopes only after I have studied them.

6. To make ski trips in groups of not less than four and always to remain in groups on a ski hike.

7. To have good trail manners and to respect the rights of skiers.

Requirements January 1951 until September 1963

1. Present yourself properly equipped and clothed for skiing.

2. Know the Skier's Safety Code.

3. Demonstrate ability to ski correctly on the level, with both the one step and the two step, and demonstrate the proper use of poles.

4. Demonstrate ability to climb correctly, using: (a) side step; (b) diagonal with both left and right kick turns, and (c) herringbone.

5. (a) Demonstrate correctly the "snow plow"; (b) do four continuous snow plow turns.

6. Do a right and left Christiania turn to a standstill from a direct descent.

7. (a) Jump turn to the right and left. or (b) Telemark turn to the right and left.

8. Choose any two of the following: (a) Run a slalom course with no falls through four pairs of flags, zigzagged not more than 40 feet apart, each set of flags requiring a 90 degree turn. (b) Make a direct downhill or diagonal run of at least 100 yards under complete control. (c) Make a 400-foot vertical ascent and descent under complete control with a pack of at least fifteen pounds. (d) Demonstrate ability to jump by completing three successive no-fall jumps of not less than 12 meters.

9. Choose any one of the following: (a) Show how to make an emergency toboggan out of several pairs of skis with only such materials as one would have on a ski trip. Explain treatment of frostbite. (b) Explain the correct method of waxing skis for different snow conditions. Demonstrate ability to wax a pair of skis. Describe care of skis during the off season. (c) Diagram a slalom course which will fairly test a skier's ability. Explain rules and describe how a slalom race is run; or explain rules for and describe the conduct of a down-mountain race. (d) Build a pair of skis, bindings, or poles.