Route Puzzle at the Ski Trail Start – full-color hidden picture puzzle with 10 objects to find
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Winter

Route Puzzle at the Ski Trail Start

Use this printable hidden picture for a Winter search-and-find activity for children ages 10–12. Find 10 hidden objects, including curved route tile, finish-flag model and whistle. Difficulty: hard (L3). Includes Color / Line art / Answer key. Use Line art for coloring. Check your finds with the Answer key. Browser printing can also save as PDF. Scene: Route Puzzle at the Ski Trail Start.

At a sheltered ski-trail start, a coach and three children gather around a miniature route map while the coach aligns a curved tile with its gap. A finish-flag model stands behind it, and a whistle hangs at the coach’s chest.

Difficulty
L3
Suggested age
10–12 years
Art style
Vintage Travel Poster
Hidden objects
10
Format
Printable Color, line art & answer key
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3-page print layout: 1. Color · 2. Line art · 3. Answer key.
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Can you find them all?

  • curved route tile
  • finish-flag model
  • whistle
  • ski goggles
  • ski strap
  • thermal flask
  • direction compass
  • folding trail marker
  • waterproof map pouch
  • long-handled snow brush

A little about this puzzle

At a sheltered ski-trail start, a coach and three children gather around a miniature route map while the coach aligns a curved tile with its gap. A finish-flag model stands behind it, and a whistle hangs at the coach’s chest. One pair of goggles and one separate ski strap occupy the rack. A thermal flask and compass rest on the table, a folding trail marker stands on the ground, a map pouch hangs at a child’s waist, and a snow brush attaches to the right post. Find these 10 targets: curved route tile, finish-flag model, whistle, ski goggles, ski strap, thermal flask, direction compass, folding trail marker, waterproof map pouch, long-handled snow brush.

Make it your own

Search on your own, compare discoveries with a partner, or color the line art after finding the objects. Keep the Answer key separate until you are ready to check.

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Winter words to spot and say

Read the 10 object names together before searching. Say each word, look at its shape, and then find the matching object in the scene.

Object words and observation prompts for this puzzle
WordMeaning or search cueSay it
curved route tileFind the object named curved route tile. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say curved route tile aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
finish-flag modelFind the object named finish-flag model. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say finish-flag model aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
whistleFind the object named whistle. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say whistle aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
ski gogglesFind the object named ski goggles. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say ski goggles aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
ski strapFind the object named ski strap. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say ski strap aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
thermal flaskFind the object named thermal flask. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say thermal flask aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
direction compassFind the object named direction compass. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say direction compass aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
folding trail markerFind the object named folding trail marker. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say folding trail marker aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
waterproof map pouchFind the object named waterproof map pouch. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say waterproof map pouch aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
long-handled snow brushFind the object named long-handled snow brush. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say long-handled snow brush aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?

Write a short list of the object names, or describe one find while a partner guesses the word. Then return to the picture and look for the next object. See the how-to-play guide for more ways to use the pages.

Printing tips for this puzzle

What is in the three pages?
Page 1 is Color for a picture search, page 2 is Line art for finding and coloring, and page 3 is the Answer key. Switching the preview above does not change this three-page print layout.
Paper size and fit
The print layout uses Letter paper (8.5 × 11 inches) with space around the artwork. For A4, choose Fit to page and check the print preview so every border stays visible. Turn off browser headers and footers to avoid extra dates and URLs.
Print only the page you need
Choose page 2 in the print dialog to print just the Line art. Use it as a coloring sheet or an ink-friendly search page. Choose page 1 for Color, or page 3 for a separate Answer key.
Keep the answer separate
Leave the Answer key on screen until you finish, or print page 3 separately. For a group activity, use individual search pages so everyone can mark their own discoveries at their own pace.
Save a copy from your browser
After the three images finish loading, choose Print and select your printer or Save as PDF. Check the selected page numbers before saving. Personal, family and your own classroom or group use follow the site terms.

Questions about this puzzle

How many objects are hidden in this puzzle?

There are 10 objects to find: curved route tile, finish-flag model, whistle, ski goggles, ski strap, thermal flask, direction compass, folding trail marker, waterproof map pouch, long-handled snow brush. Use the separate Answer key when you are ready to check their locations.

What age is this puzzle for?

The suggested age is 10–12 years. Ages and difficulty are guides: choose a version that feels comfortable, and work together if helpful.

Can I print only the line art page?

Yes. Choose page 2 in the three-page print dialog. Line art can be used on its own for finding and coloring. Page 1 is Color and page 3 is the Answer key.

Do I need an account to print?

No sign-up is needed to print this free set. Open Print / Save as PDF, wait for the three pages to load, and choose your printer or Save as PDF.

Can I use this in a classroom or co-op?

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