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Course Overview: Map & Compass Navigation

Become comfortable with your map and compass and leave this course actually able to problem solve and navigate in the field. 

*Understanding the topographic map and it's features
*Understanding and using a navigation compass
*Triangulation (finding your position when lost/your current location is unkown)

*Learning to use the UTM system and plot co-ordinates on a map
*"Shooting a bearing"
*Forming a reverse azimuth
*Forming a navigation line
*Problem solving in difficult terrain
*and more...

*Successful students receive a certificate in basic map and compass!

Looking for something more extreme?

Try our Ruck/Nav/Shoot event.

Logistics

Price

$105 per person

2024 Schedule

April 7 (full)

June 2

9am-3pm

Click the dates to register. Upon booking you will automatically receive a receipt. This receipt contains a link download all of your course attendance info, including gear requirements, driving directions, and more.

Location

CAMP LA VERNE

41954 JENKS LAKE RD W, 

ANGELUS OAKS, CA 92305

(JUST OUTSIDE BIG BEAR LAKE & SKI RESORT)

What To Bring

*Water bottle

*Lunch

*Compass with adjustable ("geared") declination. Only recommended models: Suunto MC-2, and and all Suunto Global models. Brunton Global models are also acceptable. (Please keep your string and key tool attached)

*Check the weather before your course and dress apropriately

*Rugged footwear only. No sandals.