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We're fickle about snow. We want less of it in our driveways and more of it at our favorite ski resorts.<\/p>\n

But when it comes to snow-related activities, the BSA Health and Safety team's stance doesn't waver: enjoy it, but do so responsibly.<\/p>\n

As unit leaders, it's primarily your job to enforce safety in winter sports, but you're not alone in this effort\u2014the BSA has materials to help prepare you.<\/p>\n

The simplest step is ensuring that your Scouts wear proper safety equipment. That means helmets, which are recommended<\/strong>\u00a0for sledding and sliding and required<\/strong>\u00a0for skiing and snowboarding. Snowmobile users must wear helmets that have a full face shield.<\/p>\n

The Health and Safety team has published a list of safety guidelines for sledding, which you can access here<\/a>. And the guidelines set forth in the Sweet 16 of BSA Safety<\/a> are applicable in all four seasons, so it would be a great idea to review those, as well.<\/p>\n

The Guide to Safe Scouting's section on winter\u00a0activities<\/a>\u00a0includes great info on the importance of leadership, equipment, and physical condition for cold-weather camping.<\/p>\n

Winter sports can be a fun way to get your guys outside when temperatures drop, but only after you and your youth leaders have reviewed proper safety procedures.<\/p>\n

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We're fickle about snow. We want less of it in our driveways and more of it at our favorite ski resorts.
\nBut when it comes to snow-related activities, the BSA Health and Safety team's stance doesn't waver: enjoy it, but do so responsibly.
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