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Course Overview: Map & Compass Navigation

Become comfortable with your map and compass and leave this course actually able to problem solve and navigate in the field. Successful students will receive a certificate in basic map and compass.

*Understanding the topographic map and it's features
*Selecting and using a quality compass *Route finding and planning, on and off the map
*How to take a “resection” (finding your position when lost/your current location is unknown) *Learn to find an area’s “grid coordinates” on a map
*How to take an azimuth (find precise direction) on your map
*Problem solving in difficult terrain.

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Logistics

Price

$105 per person

2025 Schedule

April 6

september 7

9am-3pm

Click the dates to register. Upon booking you will automatically receive a receipt. This receipt contains a link download all of your course attendance info, including gear requirements, driving directions, and more.

Location

CAMP LA VERNE

41954 JENKS LAKE RD W, 

ANGELUS OAKS, CA 92305

(JUST OUTSIDE BIG BEAR LAKE & SKI RESORT)

What To Bring

*Water bottle

*Lunch

*Compass with adjustable ("geared") declination. Only recommended models: Suunto MC-2, and and all Suunto Global models. Brunton Global models are also acceptable. (Please keep your string and key tool attached)

*Check the weather before your course and dress apropriately

*Rugged footwear only. No sandals.