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Wilderness Navigation Core Seminar

The WNCS integrates GPS Receiver
training into an Innovative 1-Day
Map and Compass Seminar




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"I understood it. Excellent explanations, well paced, good use of hands–on mixed in with the lecture." — WNCS Participant

The Wilderness Navigation Core Seminar (WNCS) fully integrates NTS Topographical Maps, Compass Skills and GPS Receivers, into an innovative one day seminar. The WSCS provides excellent Map and Compass Skills integrated with GPS Receiver Training. GPS Receivers are excellent tool for navigation when properly used along side a topographical map and compass. To get the best out of your navigation training you need training that uses Map and Compass alongside a GPS Receiver.

Professional Wilderness Navigation Course Conducted in 1-Day

"I think anyone who purchases a GPS or wants to travel in the outdoors should take the course" — WNCS Participant
Map & Compass Training GPS Waypoint Example Using a GPS and a Topographical Map Navigators Toolbelt Display Map Reading Display
"I liked the hands–on and the time for questions." — WNCS Participant

The WSCS is a 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 then the Wilderness Navigation Core Seminar is for you.

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

Wilderness Navigation Core Seminar Major Topics

  • Learning to Programme your GPS
  • Using your GPS to Navigate
  • Waypoint Setting
  • Use of GPS as an Aid to Navigation
  • Troubleshooting your GPS Receiver
  • Using a GPS in Cold and Wet Weather
"…it touched on all areas, i.e. GPS, Compass, and Maps." — WNCS Participant
GPS Tracking Example Route Planning with a Topographical Map Using a Topographical MapGPS Receiver Training Navigation Expertly Taught in a Small Group Environment
"Very informative. Good practical sessions outdoors and with Maps." — WNCS Participant
"I liked the approach — friendly, knowledgeable, moved ahead but not to quickly." — WNCS Participant

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Sunday Febuary 12th
[2012-02-12]
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