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Official manual of the American Hiking Society on the ethics and commonsense practices of backcountry human impact.
"This comprehensive guide to winter recreation features practical advice that emphasizes preparation, safety, outdoor stewardship, and fun. For hikers, snowshoers, skiers, backpackers, and anyone else looking for a winter adventure"--
This manual provides guidelines for developing outdoor recreation programs. The manual was prepared for adult outdoor recreation programs, but could be useful for other age groups as well. The following topics are discussed: (1) the historical perspectives of outdoor recreation programming; (2) outdoor programming models, including the club model, instructional/school model, packaged/guided model, survival model, and the common adventure model; (3) defining goals and objectives of outdoor programs; (4) consideration of facilities, resources, and outdoor activities; (5) selection of personnel; (6) funding and budgeting; (7) planning outdoor trips around a common adventure approach; (8) promotion and advertising; (9) operation of an outdoor equipment rental center; (10) issues of liability and suggestions that can be instituted to help minimize liability risks; (11) outdoor recreation for the disabled; (12) evaluation methods for outdoor programs; and (13) military outdoor recreation programs. Appendices include a list of selected outdoor periodicals, outdoor book vendors, film and video sources, outdoor equipment suppliers, and professional organizations. (LP)
"The purpose of the manual is to provide guidance for Morale Welfare and Recreation Managers, outdoors recreation directors, facilities engineers and designers in planning for outdoor recreation on military installations and in preparing the Installation Outdoor Recreation Plan. The Installation Outdoor Recreation Plan documents existing outdoor recreation on an installation, describes proposed outdoor recreation development, and helps to assure that adequate consideration is given to outdoor recreation during the preparation of the Installation Master Plan."-From the Introduction.
Takes you step-by-step through every stage of planning and conducting a successful outdoors experience.