Which item is not typically included in a pre-lesson safety check?

• A. Boots secure.
• B. Skis undamaged.
• C. Straps/togs.
• D. Temperature of base lodge thermostat.

Answer: (D)

Pre-lesson safety checks focus on equipment readiness and securing gear to prevent equipment failures during a lesson. Checking that boots are securely fastened ensures proper control and reduces the risk of foot or ankle movement inside the boot. Verifying that skis are undamaged helps prevent edge or binding failures that could cause injury. Ensuring straps or toggles are secure keeps bindings, helmets, and other gear in place, reducing the chance of gear coming loose mid-lesson.

The temperature of the base lodge thermostat isn’t part of a personal equipment safety check. It’s an environmental setting related to comfort in the facility, not to the safety of the rider’s gear on the snow. In a safety-check sequence, this item wouldn’t typically be evaluated.