Have you ever wondered how on earth people travel off trails? How to use a compass? What all those lines on a topo map mean? If you have, this class is for you. We will go into depth how not to get lost in the woods, and how to find your way if you do. We’ll teach map and compass skills, whiteout and low visibility navigation as well as GPS navigation. This course is paired up with a small backpacking trip that you will design with the help of your classmates and your guide.
Meet at 8 am and take a couple of hours to go over map and compass skills. With the help of your guide you will choose a small overnight backcountry trip utilizing the skills you have learned. Head out into the backcountry and spend the night.
DAY 2
Find a small peak to summit to get a better look at what your map has been trying to show you. Then head back to the cars. Throughout the trip your guide will be giving you tips and teaching you new things.
