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Eco Adventures Amidst The AlpsEA16SwitzerlandeCO ADVENTURESponsorPaul TerrileDawn BettsPriceS$3,800Course Length7 daysPost-Interim Experience:Parent’s night / OnlineReflectionsCourse Difficulty:Rigorous Adventure,Students must be physicallyfitDescriptionThe focus of this experience is to introduce students to a variety of winterwilderness activities in and around Verbier, Switzerland in the heart of theSwiss Alps. The magnificent alpine scenery and sunny southern elevationmake for a great location for students to learn about Swiss culture, developwinter hiking and survival skills and as well as develop an appreciationfor winter activities. The Valais region provides an ideal environment toinvestigate the impact of tourism and global warming upon local glacierswell as to view and learn about the electrical power facility that utilizes glacialwater which provides energy for the Valais region.During the course we will participate in a number of winter activities. Thehighlights of the week include:• Guided tour of Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva• Sleep in a mountain hut• Glacial trekking and exploration• Trekking in the Swiss Alps• Verbier Alpine Ski Museum• Dogsledding• Snowshoeing• Alpine Skiing or Snowboarding• Cross country SkiingStudents and parents may anticipate extra expenses to prepare themselvesfor the course in terms of adequate equipment, e.g. backpack, hiking shoes,winter clothing, etc. This is not included in the course costs. Equipmentrental is available for winter clothing. Snowshoes, ski/snowboardingequipment is covered in the cost.Objectives• Develop a greater appreciation for and ability to exert one’s selfphysically, mentally and emotionally.• Develop basic cold weather wilderness survival skills and understandavalanche safety and prevention.• Learn about the effects of global warming upon the glaciers of the Alps.• Learn about the use of electrical power use in the Valais region.• Acquire skills that can be used throughout a lifetime in winter activitiesincluding snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding anddownhill skiing.Requirements• Participate in all pre-interim activities and meetings set by the sponsors.• Medical: Each participant will obtain a physical examination and medicalclearance.SINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL interim semester HANDBOOK 27