
Lecture: Instructor Training
Instructor Training for Wilderness Navigation Field Trip - Carkeek Park
Wilderness Navigation training for Seattle Alpine Scramble leaders. COVID alternative Field Trip at and near Carkeek Park
- 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 activity.
- Sat, Jan 23, 2021
- Seattle Navigation Committee
- Navigation
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 3.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 273 ft
- Pace: Casual
- 6 (20 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the north end of Mary Ave NW after turning north of 100th St NW where a trail leads into the forest. This trail is not in Carkeek Park -- it leads to the park.
We will host two, four-hour sessions, Session AM for Alpine Scramble instructors at 7:30 (arrive no later than 7:15) and PM at 12:30 (arrive no later than 12:15).
Alpine Scramble Instructors --If you'd like to instruct at the Navigation Small Group Field Trips, then this hands-on session Field Trip will help prepare you with teaching techniques, tools, and tricks of the trade, and information the newly created Carkeek Park Small Group format.
Field Trip Details:
This is a half-day Saturday in Carkeek Park on the Sound in North Seattle. Parking is limited along Mary Ave NW. Please respect local residents and do not block driveways.
Required Equipment
- You'll need to be in reasonable physical condition since you'll be gaining about 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 axe, 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 and Instuctor Packets will be emailed to registered Alpine Scramble Leaders with details.
- Review the Field Trip packet.
- Bring your baseplate, adjustable declination compass. 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.
- Bring a CalTopo mapw hich will be attached as PDFs with the Student and Instructor Packets. Put the maps into a gallon ziplock bag.
- Bring a sharp #2 pencil (you'll have a Rite in the Rain note card to make notes).
- Complete the pre-trip planning document (will be emailed to registrants) and leave a copy at home.
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You should be prepared for the field trip with the following:
- Basic Trip Plan completed
- Know where and when to be at the field trip, and what to bring.
- Hard copy map (2 copies) of Caltopo paper map printed as backup or to provide to other hikers.
- Current declination (15 degrees east) set on the compass and confirmed.
- Altimeter use & limitations are understood. Ready to calibrate at trailhead.
- Smartphone loaded with Gaia GPS, and also loaded with Route/Track, Waypoints, Map.
- Emergency communications procedures and devices are understood.
- GPS device checked and ready ( batteries, charge, screen display, weather proofing...)
- Emergency communications on hand (minimum whistle)
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Instructors: Come prepared to instruct students who likely have a wide range of experience:
- Bring your "Instructor Field Trip" packet to be emailed as a PDF.
- Review the "Student Field Trip" packet as well, particularly for driving directions. It will be attached to the email.
- Bring your compass, GPS, Altimeter and maps. A map PDF will be attached as well as a GPS route.