Which measures help prevent a lost child on the slope?

• A. Always have students use the buddy system, stay close and keep all student in sight, stop at short intervals along the slope, establish consistent stopping spots on each trail, find safe places to stop at intersections
• B. Let children wander
• C. Rely on universal tracking by staff
• D. Do not stop on slopes

Answer: (A)

Keeping children safe on a slope relies on structured supervision and predictable regroup points. A buddy system gives each student a partner to watch and be responsible for, making it easier to notice when someone is not with their group. When students stay close and remain in sight of the instructor, the group is easier to manage and a missing child can be detected quickly. Stopping at short intervals along the slope and having consistent stopping spots on every trail provide reliable rendezvous points, allowing quick headcounts and ensuring the group doesn’t drift apart. Choosing safe places to stop at intersections helps manage cross-traffic and gives obvious, easy-to-reach places to regroup, reducing confusion about where to meet. Taken together, these practices emphasize proactive supervision, clear expectations, and fast response if anyone goes missing. Options that let children wander, rely on tracking as a sole method, or skip stops on slopes undermine supervision and increase the risk of a child getting lost.