Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction to Outdoor Pursuits Jeff Steffen and Jim Stiehl
Outdoor Pursuits Defined
Benefits of Outdoor Pursuits
Why So Much Inactivity?
Support by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education
What to Expect From This Book
Shared Topics
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. Overnight Hiking
Dan Chase
Equipment
Overnight Hike Planning
Basic Skills and Techniques
Safety Considerations
Environmental Considerations
Conclusion
Recommended Web Sites
Chapter 3. Bouldering
Kristen Csiacsek
Equipment
Rock Features
Basic Skills and Techniques
Safety Considerations
Environmental Considerations
Conclusion
Recommended Readings
Chapter 4. Rock Climbing
Ryan Hammes and Ryan Olson
Equipment
Rock Features
Skills and Techniques
Safety Considerations
Conclusion
Recommended Readings
Recommended Web Sites
Chapter 5. Caving
Steve Eggerichs
How Caves Are Formed
Cave Decorations and Features
Equipment
Basic Caving Techniques
Planning a Trip
Conclusion
References
Recommended Web Sites
Chapter 6. Canoeing
Mark Zmudy
Equipment
Canoe Basics and Rescues
Paddles and Strokes
Forward Travel and Turning
Reverse Travel
Stroke Combinations: Putting It All Together
Safety
Conclusion
References
Recommended Readings
Chapter 7. Coastal Kayaking
Mike Odberg
Instructional Environment
Equipment
Basic Skills and Techniques
Paddle Strokes
Bracing
Rescues
Enhancements and Advancements
Safety Considerations
Conclusion
Recommended Web Sites
Chapter 8. Orienteering and Geocaching
Dan Chase, Jeff Steffen, and Jim Stiehl
Introduction to Orienteering
Equipment
Basic Skills and Techniques
Designing a Course
Conclusion
Introduction to Geocaching
Equipment
Basic Skills and Techniques
Safety Considerations
Conclusion
References
Chapter 9. Mountain Biking
Jeff McNamee and Stacy Birdsall Claus
Evolution as a Sport
Benefits of Mountain Biking
Equipment
Basic Skills and Techniques
Sustainable Trail Use and Trail Ethics
Safety Considerations
Conclusion
Recommended Readings
Recommended Web Sites
Chapter 10. Cycling
Gay Timken and Amy Lutz
Cycling Terminology
Equipment
Bike Fit
Basic Skills and Techniques
Safety
Conclusion
References
Recommended Web Sites
Recommended Readings
Chapter 11. Snowshoeing
John Saunders
Equipment
Basic Skills and Techniques
Safety Considerations
Environmental and Ethical Considerations
Conclusion
References
Recommended Readings
Recommended Web Sites
Recommended Resource
Chapter 12. Basic Nordic Walking
Malin Svensson
History
Benefits
Equipment
Basic Skills and Techniques
Safety Considerations
References
Recommended Resources
Chapter 13. Useful KnotsKnot Tying
Tim Taylor
Benefits of Teaching Knot Tying
Introduction to Knots
Knot Terminology
About Teaching Knots
Five Things to Remember About Knots
References
Recommended Web Sites
Recommended Readings