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Boot Camp - Discovery Park

3.5 hour sessions, concentrated focus on measuring and plotting bearings.

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Otto Greule
Otto Greule
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • High Point Elevation: 300 ft
  • 3 (6 capacity)
  • 3 (6 capacity)
  • Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 6:00 AM
  • Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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Want to practice your map and compass skills to stay sharp? If so, then this hands‑on Boot Camp is for you! This is a great opportunity to build confidence measuring and plotting bearings. In order to attend this Boot Camp you need to have completed any of the following courses: Intro to Map & Compass, On-Trail Navigation, or Off-trail Navigation.
Topics include:
Using a single back-bearing combined with a handrail to deduce your exact point position.
Measuring and plotting a bearing to locate distant objectives in the field.      
4 ways to orient the map.
5 ways to make a 180º error.
Triangulation. Clinometer. Judging distance. 

We will meet in the east parking lot at the Discovery Park Visitor Center, 3801 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199. Arrive time: 9am. Please allow 3.5 hours to complete the field trip.

Route/Place

Discovery Park

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

A map 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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