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Event Overview

From reading a topographical map to improvising a compass in the wild, this course will teach you what you need to know about wilderness navigation.

Each student will learn about the different types of compasses, the different types of topographical maps, and natural methods of finding direction. By the end of this course, you will be confident in your ability to take an azimuth using your compass, how to apply that to a topographical map and how to combine the two skills to finding a control point.

Skills to be covered:
Topographical Map Reading
Universal Traverse Mercator –UTM
Using a compass
Different types of compasses
Pacing to track distance
Finding control points
Navigating without a compass
Trail plotting

Minimum age

All ages welcome

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Robert is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast with over 10 years of experience teaching outdoor skills. His knowledge of the skills he teaches comes from many years of extensive research and practice. In 2007 Robert developed a Wilderness Challenge List to start putting his research and skills to the test. Challenges such as “Survive 3 days in below freezing without the aid of a sleeping bag, ground mat or tent; Break through the ice of a frozen lake or river, get out and start a fire without the aid of matches or a lighter; Hike at least 75 miles with a minimal of 5,000 ft elevation change in the wilderness within 5 days” are all achievements he has marked off his list.

Robert's greatest pride is his teaching, which comes from personal experience acquired during his many adventures and outdoor challenges over the years. Each of his classes not only covers what works in the outdoors, but also the many myths and misconceptions about the outdoors to watch out for. Much of his class material is not something you can find in any survival manual on the market.

Robert is also a certified snowboard instructor with the American Association of Snowboard Instructors, Wilderness First Aid Certified with the National Outdoor Leadership School and CPR/AED/Blood Pathogen Certified with Starguard.

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