CAMPTON, N.H. – On Friday, Jan. 27, White Mountain National Forest Rangers will take to the slopes of Loon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Attitash, Great Glen Trails and Bretton Woods to share the new Junior Snow Ranger Activity booklet with local school children.

The activity book is designed for elementary school children, particularly fourth and fifth graders. Both outdoor and indoor activities are included in the colorful publication. Topics include personal safety, wildlife, winter ecology, snow science and recreation. The role of a Forest Service snow ranger, the use of rescue dogs and the continued importance of wildfire prevention during the winter are highlighted in the book. After completing the fun activities, children will receive a card, a patch and a certificate of completion.

One of the highlights of the day will be a demonstration by Cutler the Forest Service Avalanche Rescue Dog. Skiers at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, N.H. will have the opportunity to meet Cutler, and watch Cutler and Snow Ranger Chris Joosen demonstrate how Cutler locates avalanche victims.

Junior Snow Ranger activity books will be available at all National Forest visitor centers, contact stations, the White Mountain National Forest website at www.fs.fed.us/r9/white and the Learn to Ski and Snowboard website at www.skiandsnowboardmonth.org.

The US Forest Service Junior Snow Ranger program mission is to inspire youth to embrace a life-long relationship with the winter environment and to become stewards of the land.