Current situation
Assessing the current situation
You know your limits, protect yourself, adjust your speed and act responsibly – for your own sake.
Being a snow sports group leader or instructor demands even more: you bear responsibility – for yourself, your organisation, the sport and, above all, the welfare of the participants. This requires constantly monitoring and assessing the current situation and adapting your approach accordingly.
The current situation as a tool
The “current situation” is an essential tool for instructors. It helps you to ask the right questions – before, during and after the activity – and be aware of relevant factors.
Tip
The more factors you take into account during the planning process, the better you’ll be able to react on the ground. However, as these are always projections, you’ll need to keep a close eye on the current situation during the lesson and reassess as necessary.
Case studies
Day two at ski camp: the group appears to be in good shape, but while running in you notice that some members are tired. Snow conditions have changed and the scheduled piste is closed.
You react by:
Choosing easier pistes, adapting the exercises and allowing for more breaks.
Making good decisions isn’t down to chance – it’s based on a systematic understanding of the current situation.
Practise your decision-making skills with the SafeCampCheck. The check describes challenging situations in winter sports camps and encourages instructors to take safety-related decisions in a fun and engaging manner.