This 2 day navigation course is designed to take participants' navigation skills to the next level. It focuses on developing strategies and practical application, ensuring that participants leave with the confidence and proficiency to navigate in challenging outdoor environments. This course is designed for walkers looking to gain navigation experience, for those wanting a comprehensive course to hone their skills and improve their overall understanding towards safe mountain travel.
-Refreshing map types, choices and maps appropriate to terrain travelled
-Understanding contour lines and terrain features in greater detail.
-Developing more accurate measuring skills.
-Pacing techniques for varying terrains.
-Compass use for precise navigation.
-Following accurate bearings.
-Enhancing skills in relating map features to actual terrain.
-Identifying micro-features and subtle terrain changes.
-Participants practice their improved navigation skills in outdoor scenarios.
-Emphasis on using maps, compasses, and terrain association techniques.
-Measure distances
-Timing
-Pacing
-Aiming off
-Attack points
-Intricate contours & ground interpretation
-The compass and its features
-Compass bearings & accurately following bearings across open ground
-Navigate away from marked paths
-Relocation tactics
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
16+ (under 18's must be accompanied by a parent/adult)
1:4 Ratio | 4 spaces per course (two instructors means double spaces)
Minimum 2 bookings for course to run
-Some basic map reading skills are beneficial
-This is a progressive course designed to build your skills and help you improve your knowledge.
-This course is for anyone looking to build confidence, we will teach you the basics and each day will be at run at a friendly pace
-Kit list provided at booking.
-Wear warm, waterproof clothing and mountain boots.
-Bring a sturdy rucksack, lunch, snacks, and water.
-OL4 map
-Silva Expedition 4 compass
-Stopwatch
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Book Online - 2 Day Navigation Course
If the course date is less than 30 days away, please use this ticket and pay in full.
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£190.00 |
Honister
Honister Pass
Keswick
CA12 5XN
Please meet your instructor at this location
Sam drives a Grey Skoda Estate: MH68 TFA
Please come over to the vehicle and say hello; we will do briefings and course introductions in the cafe
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