In winter,
knowing which navigation skills
you need to get there and back again
safely is often underestimated. Navigating
in winter is a serious business
but help is at hand. The most
important single mountain skill you
need is knowing how to navigate when
it matters. Coping with winter white-outs
is a huge challenge for anyone,
so this course aims to give you
the confidence you need to tackle winter head on.
Our winter navigation course will introduce the following:
• Essential map reading skills: Which one you’ll need, when and why
• Navigation equipment: Including tips on the use of GPS technology
• Using your compass in poor visibility
• Identifying and relocating your position
using slope aspect technique
• Create a winter navigation tool
kit that
will help you make the right decisions
when it matters
• Planning a wintermountain day, top tips and handy hints
• Avalanche knowledge: Know how to
select the terrain and route, avoiding known danger zones
• Learn to travel your way out of poor visibility
Knowing the right course of action will
allow you to calmly navigate your
way to safety in white-out conditions.
Our course is completely hands
on using maps and coaching delivered
by highly confident winter navigators
who use these skills virtually on a daily basis.
Glasgow
December
2009: Tues 29th & Wed 30th
January 2010: Fri 22nd & Sat 23rd
February 2010: Fri 19th & Sat 20th
Edinburgh
December 2009:
Tues 29th & Wed 30th
January 2010: Fri 22nd & Sat 23rd
February 2010: Fri 19th & Sat 20th
Inverness
January 2010:
Fri 8th & Sat 9th
February 2010: Fri 12th & Sat 13th
March 2010: Fri 5th & Sat 6th
