Presume outdoor competence in kids to get them to love the outdoors at a young age. In my line of work, we always discuss presuming competence in the students we work with. Inclusive School Communities defines presuming competence as "you believe that the student in question has the potential to develop their thinking, learning, and understanding". The same thought process goes … [Read more...] about Presume Outdoor Competence in Kids
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XC Skiing Near me
There are five different locations to check out for xc skiing near me. Edmonton and its surroundings have such gorgeous cross-country ski trails. We are really fortunate to have wonderful groomers maintain our trails and keep our tracks in amazing condition throughout our winter season. The St. Albert Nordic Ski Club, north of Edmonton is a wonderful place to ski with … [Read more...] about XC Skiing Near me
28 Ways to Spend Time Outdoors This Winter
Winter can be cold and long and sometimes it feels like it's never-ending - but instead of looking at the negatives, focus on the positives. Think of things you can do to make the best of your winter season. To help you embrace the winter, here are 28 ways to spend time outdoors with your partner. Most of them are free if you have the gear but some activities like downhill … [Read more...] about 28 Ways to Spend Time Outdoors This Winter
Review: K2 F.I.T Men’s Ice Skates
Product: Review: K2 F.I.T Men's Ice Skates Price: $149.99 Store: Sport Check Our tester loves the K2 F.I.T Men's Ice Skates. K2 is a ski and snowboard brand that also develops skates for cold temperatures. They are comfy and warm. The skate offers more ankle support for recreational skating than traditional stiff hockey skates. They fit like a light ski boot that is … [Read more...] about Review: K2 F.I.T Men’s Ice Skates
Review: FJELLTECH M44 Skin Skis
Product: FJELLTECH M44 Skin Skis Price: $449.95 Store: Track n' Trail The FJELLTECH M44 Skin Skis are fantastic as they are multi-purpose! They have metal edges for backcountry skiing, and synthetic skin is placed on the middle underside of the ski to offer traction when climbing up hills. Note that the strip of skin is under the front part of the boot and not under … [Read more...] about Review: FJELLTECH M44 Skin Skis