Navigation Activity #4 of 4 - Field Trip

Field trip: Wilderness Navigation Course - Winter

Navigation Activity #4 of 4 - Field Trip - Carkeek Park

*** 2020 Students ONLY *** Wilderness Navigation Field Trip - Students and instructors. Seattle urban make-up completion option for 2020 students during Covid pandemic.

  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 3.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 272 ft
  • Pace: 1.0 mph

After turning north off NW 100th St, meet at the north end of Mary Ave NW where a trail leads into the forest.  This is not one of the formal entrances to Carkeek Park.

We will host an AM Session for up to 18 students at 7:30 (arrive no later than 7:15). The trip leader will assign students to three small groups of six students (max 8) and two instructors to conform to the most recent state Covid instructional outdoor group guidelines.  The groups will operate independently.

Before you can sign up for this Field Trip as a student, you need to first sign up and pay for the Basic Navigation Course and schedule the prerequisite components -- the eLearning Workshop, the Online GPS Module, and the In-Person Workshop.  All three of those components must be finished before the field trip. Instructors do not need to pay the fee for the course.  

Field Trip Details:
This is a half-day Saturday in Carkeek Park on the Sound in North Seattle. Session AM will be for 18 students divided into three, independent groups.   Each small group will have two instructors. Parking is limited along Mary Ave.  Please respect local residents and do not block driveways. 

Checklist...

    • You'll need to be in reasonable physical condition since you'll be gaining  ~ 500 ft of elevation with all travel on trail. 
    • Bring the Required Equipment. Come prepared as you would for a scramble or hike in varied weather, but please leave the technical gear (helmet, ice ax, etc) at home. Bring appropriate footwear for muddy travel, a waterproof outer layer, warm clothes in layers, the 10 essentials, snacks, etc. The Field Trip Student document (FT3.6 D1)  will be emailed to registered students with details.
    • Review the student Field Trip packet.  
    • Bring your baseplate, adjustable declination compass (15 degrees east). Unfortunately you can't share a compass with someone during the Field Trip.  
    • Bring a GPS and Altimeter - Smartphone with Gaia GPS and standalone altimeter or the altitude function within Gaia GPS. Loaded with tracks and area map. Phone checked and ready (batteries, charge, screen display, weather proofing...)
    • Bring two hard copies (paper) CalTopo maps which will be attached as PDFs with the Student Packet. Put the maps into a gallon ziplock bag.
    • Emergency communication devices packed - minimum whistle, PLB if owned. 
    • Bring a sharp pencil.
    • Complete the pre-trip planning document from the eLearning Workshop and leave a copy at home.

    Instructors:
    Come prepared to instruct students who likely have a wide range of experience: Bring your FT3.6 D3 Carkeek Instr SCN Notes doc to be emailed as a PDF.

      1.  Bring your FT3.6 D3 Carkeek Instr SCN Notes doc to be emailed as a PDF.
      2. Review the FT3.6 D1 Small Group Student Handout as well. It  will be attached to the email.
      3. Bring your compass, GPS, Altimeter and maps (plus PLB, if you have one). A map PDF will be attached as well as a GPS route.

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    See checklist above plus Mountaineers 10 Essentials.

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