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INTER-COMPANY TRAINING & VISITS
The advanced group
contours of the slope. This however no doubt, was a valuable addition to our skiing education as we were able to ski in a range of weather conditions as well as snow conditions. Moreover, as part of SF2, we learnt about snow layers and useful knowledge for identifying the likelihood
of avalanches. In addition, we learnt avalanche procedure and how to use transceivers to locate someone if they were caught in an avalanche. This aspect of SF2 helped us to understand
more about the responsibility that ski instructors have for their students as well as the need to be prepared and take all the necessary precautions when skiing off piste. Furthermore, we had a taste of ski touring, which enables skiers in
SF3 and beyond to climb and ski where lifts cannot reach and ski further off piste. Overall my experience in SF2 was a fun and fulfilling mixture of physical and mental challenges.
The learning curve was perhaps even steeper for those who had never skied before. Officer
Cadet McConnell was one
such skier who described his experience: “at the beginning
of the SF1 course I had no experience whatsoever with skiing. I felt excited but also a little nervous as to what was to come. We met our instructor who was
very accommodating during the whole course and also a fantastic instructor. I picked up rather quickly and by the end of the week I had greatly improved my skiing ability. I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the course and it has made me want to ski more. I will definitely be putting my name
Staff and OCdts of CUOTC
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The learning curve was perhaps even steeper for those who had never skied before.