Current Event Connection, Geography In the News

Current Event Connection: Afghan Ski Challenge

TRAVEL AND TOURISM

Afghan Ski Challenge Promotes Tourism to War-Weary Hindu Kush
This article describes the Afghan Ski Challenge, a sports competition that encourages people to visit the rugged slopes of Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush mountain range.

This is actually about as far from the Hindu Kush as you can get—the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada.Photograph by David Galson
This is actually about as far from the Hindu Kush as you can get—the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada.
Photograph by David Galson

Discussion idea:

  • Look at our collection on tourism. What activities or landmarks are featured? What are some popular activities or landmarks in your community? Read through the activity “Creating a State Postcard.” Modify this activity to create postcards promoting tourism in your community.

Note: We’re experimenting with a new feature here on the NG Education Blog. “Current Event Connection” posts will connect educators with news stories and relevant discussion ideas featuring content from the NG Education website. 

 

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