WINTER OUTDOOR REC: DAY 1

Agenda

• Welcome! Please take a seat.

• Expectations

• Review Winter Outdoor Rec Requirements

• Required Items (hat, coat, gloves/mittens, pants, boots)

• Learn About the Altai Hok Skis

  • The history of the Altai

  • Important Parts --->

  • When and Why to Use

    • efficiency & safety

  • Practice adjusting bindings

• Learn About Snowshoes

  • Important Parts --->

  • When and Why to Use

    • displacement & safety

  • Practice adjusting bindings

Essential Question

• Why do Altai Skis and Snowshoes come in different lengths? (tell us!)

• How do you adjust the bindings to fit your boot? (show us!)

Objectives

• Demonstrates correct technique for basic skills in at least 2 self-selected outdoor activities.  (Standard 2)

• Makes appropriate decisions based on the weather, level of difficulty due to conditions or ability to ensure the safety of self and others. (Standard 1)

WINTER OUTDOOR REC: DAY 2 & 3

Agenda

• Change into/add your outdoor layers! 

• Review Winter Outdoor Rec Requirements

• Basic Snowshoe Maneuvers

  • High Knees & Wide Steps

  • Kick-Step Technique

  • Traverse/ Side Hilling 

• Basic Ski Maneuvers

  • Stride Technique (Gliding): As one ski glides forward, transfer your weight to it while simultaneously pushing off with the opposite foot. Practice a fluid motion with a controlled and rhythmic stride.

  • Turning: step turn

  • Stopping: pizza

Essential Question 

• Why is it important to practice the basic ski maneuvers on gradual terrain?

Objectives

• Demonstrates correct technique for basic skills in at least 2 self-selected outdoor activities.  (Standard 2)

• Makes appropriate decisions based on the weather, level of difficulty due to conditions or ability to ensure the safety of self and others. (Standard 1)