Ratio Icon Student-to-Guide Ratio: 8:1
Cost Icon Cost: 150/person
Location Icon Location: Canmore, Alberta
Time Icon Course Length: 1 day

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Aim

To equip participants with essential navigation skills using map, compass, and other tools, enabling confident and competent outdoor adventures beyond well-trodden paths.

Objectives

  • Teach how to read and understand maps, including map creation and terrain interpretation.
  • Introduce navigation equipment such as compass, altimeter, and GPS.
  • Guide participants in route and navigation planning to ensure successful trips.
  • Explain actions to take if lost in the wilderness.
  • Provide a practical field day experience to apply navigation techniques at a walking pace over uneven terrain.
  • Maintain focus on skill-building rather than physical challenge.

Prerequisites

No prior experience is required. This course is suitable for beginners.

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