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Boot Camp - Discovery Park

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Boot Camp - Discovery Park

A concentrated focus on measuring and plotting bearings.

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Otto Greule
Otto Greule
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 2.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 300 ft
  • 5 (8 capacity)
  • 4 (6 capacity)
  • Fri, Mar 31, 2023 at 4:00 PM
  • Fri, Apr 21, 2023 at 5:00 AM
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Are you a Seattle Wilderness (off-trail) Navigation Course student that would like more practice measuring and plotting bearings? If so, then this hands‑on Boot Camp is for you! This is a great opportunity to solidify your skills and build confidence measuring and plotting bearings with your map and compass. In order to attend this Boot Camp you need to have first completed activities #1, #2, #3, and #4 of the Off-trail Navigation course.
Topics include:
Measuring and plotting a bearing to locate distant objectives in the field.
Using a line of position combined with a handrail to deduce your point position.
When and when NOT to orient the map.
5 ways to make a 180º error.
Triangulation.

Arrive: No later than 7:45am, Instructor Brief: 8:00am, Start Hike: 8:15am-8:30

Location: Discovery Park, South Parking Lot, Entrance to parking lot at West Emerson St. + 43rd Ave West.

Coordinates: UTM WGS84, Zone 10T 544294E  5278093N, or 47.65472, -122.41014

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Discovery Park

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Maps will be provided. Bring your compass. At instructor discretion, you may be issued a Suunto MC-2 for group continuity. Be prepared for rain. Wear good walking/hiking shoes. 

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