ON SNOW TRAINING

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On Snow • Performance Outcomes• On Snow Checklist is a summary of the

skills, attitudes and knowledge that needs to be demonstrated

• Due to local conditions or requirements, a zone, patrol or ski area may specify a higher minimum standard

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• Ski/Ride Demonstration • Incident Site Management• Toboggan Skills • On Snow Final Demonstration• Documentation

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Types of Toboggans - Alpine• Two person toboggans

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Types of Toboggans - Alpine• One person toboggans

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Types of Toboggans - Alpine• Other toboggans - most common toboggan in

the “other” category is the European Akja. The North American Gull and Crystal toboggans are similar in design and handling techniques

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Nordic Toboggans • Nordic (Olympic) Toboggan • Many types of commercially made sleds

designed to be towed by a skier or by a snowmobile

• Nordic – improvised toboggans– Crazy Carpet– Aluminium Bars– Others

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Toboggans Packs• Each toboggan should contain at least

– Four cardboard splints– sun valley splints (if available)– One toboggan pad or sleeping bag– two blankets

• It may also contain – padding and bandages for tying splints– backboard and semi-rigid collars

• All blankets,splints, and other equipment should be kept clean and dry

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Packed Toboggan

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Placement on the Hill or Trail• To provide coverage for the largest area possible• Large alpine areas

– junctions of major runs or at top of runs– in areas accessible from long, flat traverses, in order to

reduce the distance they must be taken• Nordic centres

– trail head or major junctions– cabins along the trails. – away from the traffic flow

• Permanent caches or protect the pack from the elements

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Taking the Toboggan• Ensure contents and equipment are packed and

secured • Ensure that the running surface of the toboggan

is clean and clear of ice or dirt and that the runners and chain are securely attached

• Ensure that the handlebars are securely attached and in working order

• For one-person toboggans, ensure the chain is securely attached and in good working order

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First Aid Kit• 8 triangular bandages• 1 tongue depressor • 1 roll of 1 cm adhesive tape• 6 adhesive bandages• 1 pair of scissors (not pointed) or penknife• 1 pencil (not a ball-point pen) • 6 8 cm x 8 cm dry sterile dressings• 6 safety pins• Non sterile exam gloves • Barrier Device • Non-metallic whistle

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Trauma Packs• Some areas store their more advanced and

supplemental first aid supplies• Stored in huts closer to the terrain• May include equipment for:

– Oxygen therapy– Airway management– Spinal Immobilization– Bandaging and splinting

• AED may be stored in the same location as the trauma pack to make access more expeditious

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Trauma Packs

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Nordic Equipment• The contents of the Nordic patroller’s first

aid kit may vary significantly depending on the type of patrolling being done

• Examples– Personal care, incident site survey tape,

camera, extra clothing, rope, candle and matches, insulated pad, plastic sheet, rescue blanket (non disposable), headlamp and batteries, pot with lid and handle, portable stove, sleeping bag, bivy sack

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Snowmobiles• Must be a positive

attachment between the toboggan and the snowmobile

• It is important that the snowmobile operator know the trail system

• be aware of and obey provincial laws on licensing of snowmobile operators and on the use of helmets