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The Get-Outside Guide to Winter Activities unlocks the fun and adventure in the snow. It teaches reader how to lead people in outdoor winter activities that are safe and fun and help people experience the joys of being active outdoors during the winter months. This guide offers activities that are suitable for a variety of groups of different skill levels and experience. 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. The book offers winter facts that enhance participants' knowledge about snow and winter as well as charts and graphs that focus on safety in winter.
About the author
Andrew Foran began his teaching career as a geography in Canada. He is an associate professor at St. Francis Xavier University, Faculty of Education, Nova Scotia. Andrew has developed numerous teacher education programmes, workshops, and courses and has published nationally and internationally.
Kevin Redmond has worked as a lecturer in the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. He has written a variety of canoe and kayak guidebooks, pictorial books and educational books including, Quality Lesson Plans for Outdoor Education (Human Kinetics, 2010).
Summary
The Get-Outside Guide to Winter Activities offers a wealth of ideas, activities, games, and tips for leaders of wintertime outdoor groups. The activities are safe, age appropriate, and easily modifiable for varying skill levels and designed for a range of locales.
