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Winter Travel for Outdoor Educators (1 Day Pre-Conference)

Sponsored by Indiana University Outdoor Adventures

Thursday 18-Feb-10 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM MST

Speaker: Dustin Smucker, Leisure Programs Coordinator
Indiana University Outdoor Adventures

YMCA of the Rockies
2515 Tunnel Road
Estes Park CO 80517 United States
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Details for "Winter Travel for Outdoor Educators (1 Day Pre-Conference)"

Winter outdoor recreation is a magical experience, whether it is skiing, mountaineering, or walking in the woods. However, leading inexperienced students into this winter landscape introduces a completely new set of challenges and educational opportunities.
 
Topics in this workshop will include:
   Winter Camping Methods
   Leave No Trace for Winter Camping
   Winter Classroom Considerations
   Risk Management Practices for Winter Travel
 
This workshop will require spending all day outdoors (following a 30 minute orientation).

Speaker Dustin Smucker

Dustin Smucker is the Leisure Programs Coordinator at Indiana University Outdoor Adventures. His early adult years were spent roaming around several of the western states- skiing, climbing, instructing, and becoming a wild mushroom afictionado. He later settled in Northern California and served as the Program Director for Summit Adventure. Dustin earned his M.A. in Experientail Education from MSU, Mankato.

Register by Friday   12-Feb-10 11:45 PM  MST
Seats 12
Reserved 5

Pricing

 
Before 12-Feb-10
Member:
$30.00
Non-Member:
$40.00

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Workshop Agenda:
 
Workshop Orientation and Gear Check/ Depart
Group Winter Travel Methods
Snow Kitchen Set-up
Snow Kitchen Lunch Practicum
Leave No Trace for Winter Camping
Snow Camping Techniques
Considerations for Teaching in a winter enviornment
Return/ Evaluations
 
Detailed Equipment List
 
Clothing and footwear adequate to spend an entire day in the snow
Backpack
Extra pair of gloves
Sunglasses/ Sunscreen
Snow Shovel
Closed-cell foam pad
Notebook/ Writing utensil
Snowshoes or skis  (if you require rental skis and snowshoes please contact Dustin Smucker by February 1st)
Headlamp
Mug
Bowl/Spoon
Lunch (you can request a bagged lunch ahead of time from the YMCA of the Rockies)
Personal First Aid Kit
 
Optional: Backpacking stove with cook set and utensils
 

 Event Contact

 Event Coordinator
WEA National Office Dustin Smucker
(812) 855-4095 (812) 855-1795
(812) 855-8697 FAX
http://www.weainfo.org
   

5 Attendees

Araki, Eri

Beard, Julia

Huff, Joe

kogo, yuka

Okamura, Taito

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