School was cancelled due to a gas link, so no track day. But we'll be back in action next week.
Friday, February 10, 2017
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
More Outdoor Survival Pictures
Graham and Dave were our instructors. The kids had several activities they took part in. Building a snow structure to shelter themselves from the elements, taking Douglas Fir needles and making tea, and starting a fire in the elements with just one match. The kids where divided into four teams and had to work together to accomplish each task.
Monday, February 6, 2017
Feb. 3, Update
The Great Outdoors Track students spent the day at Judy's Place, learning about emergency survival in the winter. They worked with Graham, a specialist in outdoor survival. Pictures and video below.
Monday, January 23, 2017
Snow Fun!
Towards the end of the experiential-learning track showcase last Friday, Mr. Mac and Outdoor Track students started having some fun with the snow---snowball batting practice in slow motion! Below are some videos of the action.
Friday, January 20, 2017
Track Showcase
Students from each track make presentations of their work in the experiential-learning track program today. The Great Outdoors Track made theirs into a group presentation, incorporating elements from what they learned over the course of this past semester.
You can learn more about the other tracks here.
Track leader KC MacDonald speaking with a guest.
Kobi (l) and Michael (r) share a tool with school counselor Mrs. Brady.
Toben with a ski jump.
Lily and Grace on their snow sofa, from where they shared about avalanche safety.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
More Schweitzer Mountain Pictures
Students learning about avalanche beacons and building igloo snow shelters.
Friday, January 13, 2017
Avalanche Training On Schweitzer Mountain
The Great Outdoor Track students spent the day up on Schweitzer Mountain learning about avalanches and how to build a genuine igloo. Students snowshoed in and conducted their exercises. Below are posted some images. More will be posted later, including a video of Annie the Avalanche dog!
Annie the Avalanche Dog
Students snowshoeing in.
Getting orientated.
Using an avalanche beacon.
Using avalanche probes.
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