Seattle Navigation Courses and Programs

The Seattle Navigation Committee offers the following courses:

• Wilderness Navigation Course: this is the comprehensive navigation course that is required by many other Mountaineers courses. It covers the use and integration of Map, Compass, Altimeter, and GPS.
• Wilderness Navigation Equivalency:  Already have the skills, go to the  Equivalency for Seattle Wilderness Navigation page for more information and how to apply.
• Introduction to Map and Compass: an overview of map and compass, designed to be an entry level introductory course.
• Instructor Training for Wilderness Navigation: Training specifically for the wilderness navigation's workshop and field trip.
• Mentoring for Wilderness Navigation Students: extra 1-on-1 help for students
• Introduction to GPS and Trip Planning: entry level class for GPS and navigational aspects of digital trip planning.
• Special event instruction throughout the outdoors community (varies by year).
• Special projects to improve the wilderness navigation experience (varies by year).

find Currently scheduled SEATTLE NAVIGATION Courses and PROGRAM offerings:

• Introduction to Map and Compass
• Wilderness Navigation (online, workshop, and Field Trip)
• Instructor Training for Wilderness Navigation
• Mentor Session for Wilderness Navigation
• Introduction to GPS and Trip Planning 
• Find Navigation Courses, all branches