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Event · part of 7(B). Option B: Cross-country (Nordic) skiing

7(B)(10). A 4-mile tour in varied snow

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This may not apply to you. You have not answered "Requirement 7: which ONE of the four options?" yet. Answer it and this step will either settle or drop off.

Cope with an average variety of snow conditions. Adaptive skiers may complete a 1-mile tour with PRIOR approval from their counselor.

Note. Adaptive skiers may complete a 1-mile tour instead of 4, with PRIOR approval from their counselor. Prior means before, so raise it when you choose the option rather than at the trailhead. Options A and C state no equivalent anywhere.

Where this step comes from

  1. Snow Sports Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 7(B)(10) · States the 4-mile tour and the adaptive alternative of 1 mile with prior counselor approval.

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