Requirement · part of 7. ONE of four options, and answer this before requirements 4 and 5
7(B). Option B: Cross-country (Nordic) skiing
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Eleven parts, five of them discussion. Includes a 4-mile tour and navigation. No lift and no ticket.
What this is made of
- 7(B)(1). Select, use and maintain your equipment
- 7(B)(2). The reasons behind the trail rules
- 7(B)(3). Classic, skating, touring and telemark skis
- 7(B)(4). Waxing for ski touring
- 7(B)(5). Four kinds of skiing, distinguished
- 7(B)(6). What you would take on a one-day tour
- 7(B)(7). Topographic map and compass
- 7(B)(8). Speed and direction on a gentle packed slope
- 7(B)(9). Effective propulsion on a trail
- 7(B)(10). A 4-mile tour in varied snow
- 7(B)(11). Steep hills and difficult conditions
Where this step comes from
- Snow Sports Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 7(B)