Field trip: Introduction to Map & Compass
Introduction to Map & Compass Field Trip - Online Classroom
Introduction to Map & Compass On-Line Class and Field Trip.
Contacts
- Wed, Sep 2, 2020
- Seattle Navigation Committee
- Navigation
- Adults
- Easy
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- 4 (12 capacity)
- 1 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Virtual Zoom Classroom opens Wednesday September 2, at 6pm for sign-on, class runs from 6:30-9pm.
Field Trip meets Thursday morning, September 3 (exact time TBD) at the Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98105. Please note that due to Covid small group requirements an auxiliary field trip day may be necessary. Please allot two and a half hours for the field trip.
A map & compass are part of the 10 Essentials, but if you don't know how to use them then they're just extra weight in your backpack! Learn the basics in this workshop, topics include:
- Reading topographic maps and identifying important features
- Understanding a bearing
- Measuring and plotting bearings on a map
- Measuring and plotting bearings in the field
- Understanding declination
- Features to consider when buying a compass
- Other topics as time permits
Please note that this workshop is not the Wilderness Navigation Course and does not satisfy the graduation requirement for the Snowshoe, Scrambling, and Climbing courses. This is an Intro class designed to teach basic concepts and skills.
Required Equipment
Pencil and paper for note taking during Zoom class, pocket size notepad for field trip. A map and compass will be provided for field trip. Bring your own water. Face mask required for field trip. We will assemble in groups no larger than 5 people total in accordance with King County Phase 2 guidelines.