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Summary
Table of Contents
How to Use This Book | |
Purpose and Intended Audience | |
Design | |
Conclusion | |
References | |
Teaching Adventure-Based Activities | |
Three Global Goals | |
Theory and Practice of Adventure-Based Education | |
Experiential Learning | |
Learning Styles | |
Kolb's Four Styles | |
Experiential Teaching | |
Outdoor Teaching Tips | |
Additional Teaching Considerations | |
Conclusion | |
References | |
Land-Based Units | |
Backpacking | |
Introduction to Backpacking | |
Trip Planning | |
Food and Nutrition | |
Food Preparation and Cooking | |
Equipment Selection | |
Clothing Systems | |
Pack Packing | |
Health and Sanitation | |
Basic Camping Skills | |
Travel Techniques | |
Route Finding | |
Route Finding With a Map and Compass | |
Risk Management Plan | |
Leave No Trace Considerations | |
Inclusion and Accessibility | |
Glossary | |
References and Resources | |
Rock Climbing | |
Introduction to Rock Climbing | |
Introduction to Climbing Equipment | |
Basic Climbing Knots | |
Belaying | |
Basic Movement Over Rock | |
Top-Rope Anchors I (Natural Anchors) | |
Top-Rope Anchors II (Artificial Anchors) | |
Top-Rope Anchors III (Fixed or Permanent Anchors) | |
Rappelling | |
Rappel Rescue | |
Top-Rope Site Management | |
Belay Escape | |
Hauling and Lowering Systems | |
Leave No Trace Considerations | |
Inclusion and Accessibility | |
Glossary | |
References and Resources | |
Caving | |
Introduction to Caving | |
Cave Life and Cave Geology | |
Caving Equipment | |
Movement Through Caves | |
Anchor Systems and Equipment | |
Rappelling | |
Ascending | |
Caving Safety | |
Caving Ethics | |
Glossary | |
References and Resources | |
Mountain Biking | |
Introduction to Mountain Biking | |
Bicycle Sizing and Basic Operation | |
Group Games | |
Basic Safety Tips | |
Riding Techniques | |
Leave No Trace Considerations | |
Maintenance and Repair | |
Glossary | |
References and Resources | |
Water-Based Units | |
Sea Kayaking | |
Introduction to Sea Kayaking | |
Equipment and Use | |
Transporting and Carries | |
Getting Comfortable With the Sea Kayak | |
Rescues | |
The Sea Kayak Roll | |
Basic Strokes | |
Navigation | |
Preparing to Paddle | |
Tides and Crossings | |
Safety Equipment | |
Safety Considerations | |
Leave No Trace Considerations | |
Glossary | |
References and Resources | |
Whitewater Kayaking | |
Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking | |
Introduction to Equipment and Use | |
Stretching | |
Strokes | |
River Reading | |
Basic River Maneuvers | |
The Kayak Roll | |
Play Boating | |
Kayak Safety Considerations | |
Rescues | |
Leave No Trace Considerations | |
Glossary | |
References and Resources | |
Canoeing | |
Introduction to Flatwater and Whitewater Canoeing | |
Canoeing Equipment and Use | |
Transport, Carries, and Launches | |
Preparing to Paddle | |
Basic Tandem Strokes | |
Basic Solo Strokes | |
Rescues | |
Mechanical Rescues | |
Safety Considerations | |
Inclusion and Accessibility | |
Leave No Trace Considerations | |
Glossary | |
References and Resources | |
Rafting | |
Introduction to Rafting | |
Equipment and Use | |
Rafting Safety Considerations | |
Transporting a Raft | |
Preparing to Paddle | |
Maneuvering an Oar Rig | |
Maneuvering a Paddle Raft | |
Basic Rescue | |
Advanced Rescue | |
Leave No Trace Considerations | |
Glossary | |
Resources | |
Snow- and Ice-Based Units | |
Snowshoeing | |
Introduction to Snowshoeing | |
Snowshoeing Basics | |
Equipment for Recreational Snowshoeing | |
Basic Techniques | |
Cold-Weather Safety | |
Emergency Survival Techniques and Prevention Steps | |
Leave No Trace Considerations | |
Inclusion and Accessibility | |
Glossary | |
References and Resources | |
Mountaineering | |
Introduction to Mountaineering | |
Equipment and Use | |
Preparing to Climb | |
Traveling on Snow | |
Self-Arrest Techniques | |
Snow Protection and Anchor Building | |
Rope Travel and Belaying | |
Descending | |
Leave No Trace Considerations | |
Avalanche Awareness and Safety | |
Glossary | |
References and Resources | |
Nordic Skiing | |
Introduction to Nordic Skiing | |
Backcountry Ski Equipment | |
Preparing to Teach Backcountry Skiing | |
Applying the Base Wax | |
Applying the Kick Wax | |
Beginning Skiing Techniques | |
The Diagonal Stride | |
Uphill Ski Techniques | |
Beginning Downhill Techniques | |
Beginning Telemark Turns | |
Leave No Trace Considerations | |
Inclusion and Accessibility | |
Glossary | |
References and Resources | |
Ice Climbing | |
Introduction to Ice Climbing | |
Equipment and Use | |
Preparing to Climb | |
The Anatomy of Ice | |
Low-Angled and Vertical Ice-Climbing Techniques | |
Anchors for Ice Climbing | |
Safety Considerations | |
Leave No Trace Considerations | |
Glossary | |
References and Resources | |
Leave No Trace Principles | |
Professional Associations | |
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