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: 7 (305 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Map & Compass Lecture | |||
| Online Classroom |
Wed, Aug 11, 2021
Registration closes Aug 4
|
1
participant
2 instructors
|
|
| Online Classroom |
Wed, Sep 8, 2021
Registration closes Sep 6
|
9
participants
2 instructors
|
|
| Introduction to Map & Compass Field Trip | |||
| Union Bay Natural Area |
Sat, Aug 14, 2021
Registration closed Jul 24
|
1
participant
2 instructors
|
|
| Union Bay Natural Area |
Sun, Aug 15, 2021
Registration closed Jul 19
|
1
participant
2 instructors
|
|
| Union Bay Natural Area |
Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Registration opens Aug 17; Instructor registration open now
|
5
participants
2 instructors
|
|
| Union Bay Natural Area |
Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Registration closes Sep 10
|
3
participants
2 instructors
|
|
No special equipment is required. The On-Line lecture will be recorded and made available to students for review. A map and compass will be provided at the field trip. Prior to class, though not required, reading the Burns & Burns Wilderness Navigation book is highly recommended.
You must register for this course to see course materials.