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A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.
Cold Water Safety
: Mountain water is cold ALL year. Falling into
cold water will affect you immediately
. Learn more.
Introduce your students to the science of snow.
Students
Dig snow pits, take gradient temperatures and identify snow crystals
Analyze snow layers and begin to interpret what this means for avalanche predictions and safety
Play snowshoe games
Improve their awareness and understanding of the winter world
Snowshoes are NOT provided for this program
.
Grade(s):
7 - 12
Curriculum:
Environmental and Outdoor Education
Type:
Field Study
Duration:
Full-Day
Location:
Peter Lougheed and Spray Valley Provincial Parks
Max. Group Size:
35
Fees:
$200
Availability:
Winter
Updated: Apr 12, 2018