Mountain Navigation: Confident Navigator (North Lakes)
##OVERVIEW
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.
##COURSE OUTLINE
###Building on basics
-Refreshing map types, choices and maps appropriate to terrain travelled
###Map Reading Skills
-Understanding contour lines and terrain features in greater detail.
###Distance Estimation and Pacing
-Developing more accurate measuring skills.
-Pacing techniques for varying terrains.
###Fine-Tuning Compass Techniques
-Compass use for precise navigation.
-Following accurate bearings.
###Terrain Association and Feature Identification
-Enhancing skills in relating map features to actual terrain.
-Identifying micro-features and subtle terrain changes.
###Practical Navigation Exercises
-Participants practice their improved navigation skills in outdoor scenarios.
-Emphasis on using maps, compasses, and terrain association techniques.
##SKILLS COVERED:
-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
##OVERVIEW 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. ##COURSE OUTLINE ###Building on basics -Refreshing map types, choices and maps appropriate to terrain travelled ###Map Reading Skills -Understanding contour lines and terrain features in greater detail. ###Distance Estimation and Pacing -Developing more accurate measuring skills. -Pacing techniques for varying terrains. ###Fine-Tuning Compass Techniques -Compass use for precise navigation. -Following accurate bearings. ###Terrain Association and Feature Identification -Enhancing skills in relating map features to actual terrain. -Identifying micro-features and subtle terrain changes. ###Practical Navigation Exercises -Participants practice their improved navigation skills in outdoor scenarios. -Emphasis on using maps, compasses, and terrain association techniques. ##SKILLS COVERED: -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
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