Navigation Course
Basic Navigation Course
Basic Navigation Course - Olympia
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers course.
Contacts
Tom Eckhout
Leader
Mike Kretzler
Leader
- Tue, Apr 14, 2015 - Sun, Apr 19, 2015
- Committee: Olympia Navigation Committee
- Members: $45.00 Guests: $50.00
- Availability: 4 (53 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Olympia's basic navigation course includes instruction in maps, compass, declination adjustment, coordinate systems, terrain recognition, route planning, and navigation in a group setting, using a combination of lectures, exercises, readings, and practical exercises. It is conducted in two evening lectures and a day-long field trip.
Badges you will earn:
Basic Navigation Course
Course Requirements
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia Navigation Field Trip | |||
| Kennedy Creek |
Sun, Apr 19, 2015
Registration closed Apr 17
|
24
participants
14 instructors
|
|
| Kennedy Creek |
Sat, Apr 16, 2016
Registration closed Apr 13
|
3
participants
7 instructors
|
|
| Kennedy Creek |
Sun, Apr 17, 2016
Registration closed Apr 13
|
16
participants
6 instructors
|
|
Roster
Required Equipment
Compass and ruler.
See compass requirements in the Course Materials.
Course Materials
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