Wilderness Navigation Core Seminar The WNCS integrates GPS Receiver training into an Innovative 1-Day Wilderness Navigation Seminar.

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"The whole approach to backcountry navigation was excellent — very much oriented to the practical." — WNCS Participant

The Wilderness Navigation Core Seminar (WNCS) fully integrates GPS Receivers, NTS Topographical Maps, and Compass Skills into an innovative one day seminar. GPS Receivers are an excellent tool for navigation when properly used along side a topographical map and compass. This highly practical seminar provides excellent knowledge for anyone hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, mountain biking, quading, snowmobiling, or paddling who wishes to travel into the wilderness and get back safely.

"I think anyone who purchases a GPS or wants to travel in the outdoors should take the course" — WNCS Participant

"I liked the hands-on and the time for questions." — WNCS Participant

This highly practical wilderness navigation seminar provides excellent knowledge for anyone hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, mountain biking, quading, snowmobiling, or paddling who wishes to travel into the wilderness with an added degree of safety and confidence. If you plan to use your Map and Compass or GPS in the Wilderness, improve your knowledge and confidence with a GPS, and gain wilderness navigation skills this is the seminar you want to take.

"I enjoyed the whole course; very interesting & loaded with information." — WNCS Participant

"…it touched on all areas, i.e. GPS, Compass, and Maps." — WNCS Participant

"Very informative. Good practical sessions outdoors and with Maps." — WNCS Participant

• The seminar will be highlighted with demonstrations, hands-on practice exercises, and time for questions.
• BWI will provide a GPS Receiver, Topographical Maps, and a Compass for your use during this seminar.
• Are you considering buying a GPS Receiver, read: GPS: Is their an Application for Me?.
• If you do not currently have a GPS Receiver and are planning on purchasing one before the seminar, here are a few hints for what to look for when Buying a GPS.
• An extensive reading list is provided as part of the seminar manual.
• This wilderness navigation seminar is well worth the time and will provide the knowledge and confidence you need to take the next step in your navigation training.
• Your the next step after completion of the Wilderness Navigation Core Seminar is to take the Wilderness Navigation Field Session or the Wilderness Survival Core Seminar.

"I liked the approach — friendly, knowledgeable, moved ahead but not to quickly." — WNCS Participant

Next Course

Sunday July 11th
[2010-07-11]

Wilderness Navigation Core Seminar Information

• Prerequisite: None
• Cost: $125 + 5% GST ($6.25) = $131.25
• Time: 8:30 AM till 4:30 PM (7 hours of Instruction).
• Location: Resource Center ~ #202 7205 Roper Road, Edmonton, AB.
• Dates: 2010
     July 11th, 2010 (Sunday) 2010-07-11
     August 14th, 2010 (Saturday) 2010-08-14
     September 26th, 2010 (Sunday) 2010-09-26
     October 16th, 2010 (Saturday) 2010-10-16
     November 14th, 2010 (Sunday) 2010-11-14
     December 8th, 2010 (Wednesday) 2010-12-08
  
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• Need more information, download the Wilderness Navigation Core Seminar Information [PDF]
• Next Course: Wilderness Navigation Field Session

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