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