Risk in outdoor experiences
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Interplay between competence and difficulty
Different experiences on a school snow trip
As shown in Figure 6.2 below, a good match between all participants and the actual trip in favourable snow and weather conditions (Situation 1) results in all members of the group feeling that it was an adventure or a peak adventure.
Situation 2 shows another possible outcome where the mismatch of the group to the trip due to terrible snow and weather conditions, leads most of the group into fear and some into terror. Another possible outcome is Situation 3, where a mismatch within the group, stemming from lack of experience and skill by some members leads some of the group to feel fear or terror, while others feel bored or have only a low level of interest.
Figure 6.2 Interaction of perceived risk, experience of the group and trip outcome.
(Outdoor leader online, 2011)
Different experiences on a school snow trip
As shown in Figure 6.2 below, a good match between all participants and the actual trip in favourable snow and weather conditions (Situation 1) results in all members of the group feeling that it was an adventure or a peak adventure.
Situation 2 shows another possible outcome where the mismatch of the group to the trip due to terrible snow and weather conditions, leads most of the group into fear and some into terror. Another possible outcome is Situation 3, where a mismatch within the group, stemming from lack of experience and skill by some members leads some of the group to feel fear or terror, while others feel bored or have only a low level of interest.
Figure 6.2 Interaction of perceived risk, experience of the group and trip outcome.
(Outdoor leader online, 2011)