Navigation Course
Basic Navigation Course
Basic Navigation Course - Olympia 2016
- 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 12, 2016 - Sun, Apr 17, 2016
- Committee: Olympia Navigation Committee
- Members: $50.00 Guests: $60.00
- Availability: 4 (77 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. You must pick one of either Saturday or Sunday Field Trip day (required)
Badges you will earn:
Basic Navigation Course
Course Requirements
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia Navigation Field Trip | |||
| Kennedy Creek |
Sun, Apr 17, 2016
Registration closed Apr 13
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16
participants
6 instructors
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| Olympia Navigation Lecture # 1 | |||
| Online Classroom |
Fri, Aug 21, 2020 -
Sun, Sep 20, 2020 Registration closed Aug 19
|
30
participants
28 instructors
|
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| Online Classroom |
Fri, Aug 28, 2020 -
Mon, Sep 14, 2020 Registration closed Sep 12
|
6
participants
28 instructors
|
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Roster
Course Materials
| Name/Description | Type |
|---|---|
| Compass Requirements Updated 3/30/19. |
False File |
| Homework Complete this worksheet and bring to the first class. |
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| Homework Larger Image A larger version of the homework's map image, in case it's needed. |
False File |