Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.
Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.
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Introduce your students to the ‘Science of Snow’ during this full day field program in Kananaskis Country. While snowshoeing, students will learn skills and techniques to increase their safety while travelling in mountain environments. Students will emulate what Kananaskis Country’s Mountain Rescue team does when creating avalanche forecasts by digging snow study, analyzing their data and being introduced to terrain awareness. Students truly enjoy this fun, rewarding winter experience in the mountains.
| Grade(s): | 7-12 |
| Curriculum: |
Environmental and Outdoor Education |
| Themes: |
Everyone can learn skills and techniques to increase their safety while travelling in winter mountain environments. Avalanches are unique winter safety phenomena which require a matched level of knowledge, skills, and attitude. Snowpack variability is monitored by avalanche forecasters and snow scientists which impacts winter safety in the mountains. Travelling on snowshoes in Kananaskis Country is a fun, safe winter activity when you understand terrain. |
| Type: | Field Study |
| Duration: | Full-Day |
| Location: | Peter Lougheed and Spray Valley Provincial Park |
| Max. Group Size: | 35 |
| Fees: | $210 |
| Availability: | December - March |
