A recent surge in people's reconnecting with nature has resulted in
numerous reference books for outdoor program leaders, but-until
now-there has been a dearth of books aimed at wintertime pursuits.
The Get-Outside Guide to Winter Activities unlocks the door to a
wealth of fun and adventure in the snow. Activities have been
compiled by keepers of the trail, experienced winter trekker
leaders who know how to lead people in outdoor winter activities
that are safe and fun and help people experience the joy of being
active outdoors during the cold months of the year. This guide
offers activities and games that have the following features: *
Appropriate for multiple age groups * Easily modifiable to adapt to
varying skillsets * Designed for a variety of locales, such as
schoolyards, community trails, urban and remote parks, and
wilderness settings The guide offers activities that are suitable
for groups of varying skill levels and experience. Most activities
are simple and quick and require little preparation and few props.
Those interested in doing more can explore snowshoeing or Nordic
skiing activities and even exploratory outings and winter day trips
from a base camp to overnight or extended camping excursions. The
book includes tactical snow games and activities and even has
icebreakers for games. In addition, solo winter trekkers can use
the activities and lessons as a launching point to prepare them in
leading groups in winter outings. Leaders are shown how to build in
activities that call on typical age-level skills of participants.
The essential-skills progression built into the activities helps
leaders offer instructional strategies that allow all participants
to take part within their ability, and leaders are provided with
ideas to modify all approaches and activities to ensure inclusion
for all in their group. In addition to the game and activity
modifications, the book offers winter facts that enhance
participants' knowledge about the science of snow and winter as
well as charts and graphs that focus on safety in winter. The
Get-Outside Guide to Winter Activities offers a planning framework
that balances winter fun with skills and safety and prepares
leaders to guide others in enjoying activities in the snow. You
will learn about activities that require little or no props,
adaptive snow games, tips based on actual winter excursions, gear
requirements, and leadership suggestions shared by winter experts:
* How to stay warm and dry while winter camping * What and how to
eat, drink, and cook in the winter * What gear you need for a snow
expedition * What games and activities are great for campsites *
How to teach basic snowshoeing and Nordic skiing skills * The keys
to managing groups outside in winter You'll also learn how to make
the most of winter opportunities through tried-and-true ideas,
skill progressions and games, and activities that open up an entire
season's worth of enjoyment, learning, and adventure. "People shy
away from outdoor winter activities for three reasons," says Andrew
Foran, one of the book's authors. "There's an overemphasis on the
skkills that are thought to be required for participation. Granted,
in some cases skills are essential, but it's how you approach the
teaching and practicing of those skills that makes the difference.
"Then there's a belief that the wintertime outdoors is to be feared
rather than embraced. And finally, people are lacking a bank of
ideas, of things to do, to keep them engaged and having fun
outdoors in the winter." The Get-Outside Guide to Winter Activities
addresses all three misconceptions-and in the process shows you, as
a leader, how to help your participants have fun in the snow, build
skills, and create lasting memories that will keep them looking
forward to the next big snowfall.
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