When the Alden children accompany their grandfather to the Snow Haven Lodge, a series of odd occurrences threaten to disrupt the annual winter games.

The Nelsons are heading for a winter vacation on a great new planet with Zack's best friend, Drake, and the boys can't wait to dive into the winter games, but at the resort, Zack realizes there are a bunch of hurdles he wasn't prepared for.

Revised and updated, this guide leads readers to 50 of the best snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails in Colorado-from Rocky Mountain National Park to Telluride.

Tobogganing For Beginners Have you ever tried tobogganing? Well if you haven't you definitely should. Tobogganing can be a great way of turning a dull winter in to a fun time. The thrill that you can great from flying down a hill on a toboggan can be unmatchable at times. Anyone can enjoy tobogganing, even beginners. You even see young children who do toboggan runs, and they are quite good at it too. Here is what you will discover inside this book: What...

Splash! The fisherman pulls a squirming fish through a hole in the ice. This book introduces the basics of ice fishing, the equipment fishermen need, and the techniques they use. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning...

Hike! The quarterback throws the ball to the end zone for a touchdown. This book introduces the basics of flag football, the equipment needed to play, and the rules of the game. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning...

Duck! The ball slams against the gym wall. This book introduces the basics of dodgeball, the equipment needed to play, and the rules of the game. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational...

Like the group of players who stunned the world by upsetting the mighty Soviet Union in the iconic "Miracle Game" at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid in 1980, few gave the Team USA women much of a chance to beat the Canadians in the inaugural women's tournament in Nagano, Japan, in 1998. After all, Canada's women had dominated their game for decades, winning every major international tournament until then. But when the Gold Medal game had ended,...

The National Outdoor Leadership School's official guide to camping in extreme cold. Comprehensive coverage of winter clothing and gear. Proven techniques for traveling efficiently and safely across snow and ice and complete directions for building igloos and many other snow shelters.