Unit topic: Snow caving 

During term 3 our Level 2 students will face the challenge of living in an alpine environment for up to 24 hours. This will require them to complete a basic on trail ski tour using Nordic skis to an area in the Pisa Range where they will build a snow cave and live in it . As this is an overnight experience parental consent may be sought and a gear list will be provided.

This unit will be assessed with unit standard 438 Participate in building, and camping overnight in a snow shelter.  Students credited with this unit standard will be able to: prepare for an overnight snow camp; participate in building a snow shelter; participate in an overnight snow camp; and evaluate the overnight snow camp experience. 

• Prepare for an overnight snow camp.
• Participate in building a snow shelter.
• Participate in an overnight snow camp.
• Evaluate the overnight snow camp experience. 

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