Navigation Course
Introduction to Map & Compass
This introductory class combines animated graphics with an engaging lecture that will demystify how a map and compass work together. The field trip compliments the lecture with hands-on practice, through repetition in a small group setting to give the student a solid understanding of navigational principles.
- 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
- Rolling Enrollment: Sun, Dec 9, 2018 - Tue, Dec 31, 2030
- Committee: Seattle Navigation Committee
- Members: $65.00 Guests: $85.00
- Availability: 82 (405 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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 navigation requirement for the Snowshoe, Scrambling, and Climbing courses. It does not satisfy qualifications to apply for Equivalency. This course serves as an introduction to reading a map and using a compass, primarily for "On-Trail" travel. It's a great introduction to this equipment and these skills. If you fully understand what a bearing is, can explain declination, know how to use the UTM grid, and understand the relationship between measuring and plotting bearings, and are interested in further expanding and refining these skills, search for our "Wilderness Navigation Course."
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
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| Introduction to Map & Compass Lecture | |||
| Online Classroom |
Wed, Jan 12, 2022
Registration closes Jan 10
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3
participants
2 instructors
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| Online Classroom |
Wed, Mar 16, 2022
Registration opens Jan 19; Instructor registration open now
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16
participants
2 instructors
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| Online Classroom |
Wed, Apr 13, 2022
Registration opens Feb 9; Instructor registration open now
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16
participants
2 instructors
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| Online Classroom |
Wed, May 11, 2022
Registration opens Mar 23; Instructor registration open now
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16
participants
2 instructors
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| Online Classroom |
Wed, Aug 17, 2022
Registration closes Aug 15
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16
participants
2 instructors
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| Online Classroom |
Wed, Sep 14, 2022
Registration opens May 18; Instructor registration open now
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16
participants
2 instructors
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| Introduction to Map & Compass Field Trip | |||
| Union Bay Natural Area |
Sat, Jan 15, 2022
Registration closes Jan 13
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0
participants
2 instructors
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| Union Bay Natural Area |
Sun, Jan 16, 2022
Registration closes Jan 13
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3
participants
2 instructors
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| Union Bay Natural Area |
Sat, Mar 19, 2022
Registration opens Jan 17; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
2 instructors
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| Union Bay Natural Area |
Sun, Mar 20, 2022
Registration opens Jan 19; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
2 instructors
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| Union Bay Natural Area |
Sat, Apr 16, 2022
Registration opens Feb 9; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
1 instructor
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| Union Bay Natural Area |
Sun, Apr 17, 2022
Registration opens Feb 9; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
1 instructor
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| Union Bay Natural Area |
Sat, May 14, 2022
Registration opens Mar 23; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
1 instructor
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| Union Bay Natural Area |
Sun, May 15, 2022
Registration opens Mar 23; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
1 instructor
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| Union Bay Natural Area |
Sat, Aug 20, 2022
Registration opens May 18; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
1 instructor
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| Union Bay Natural Area |
Sun, Aug 21, 2022
Registration opens May 18; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
1 instructor
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| Union Bay Natural Area |
Sat, Sep 17, 2022
Registration opens May 18; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
1 instructor
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| Union Bay Natural Area |
Sun, Sep 18, 2022
Registration opens May 18; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
1 instructor
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No special equipment is required. A recorded version of the On-Line lecture will be made available for review. You must use the compass issued to you at the field trip. Prior to class, though not required, reading the Burns & Burns Wilderness Navigation book (chapters 1-4) is highly recommended.
You must register for this course to see course materials.