Wilderness Navigation Field Session

An opportunity to practice a variety of
wilderness navigational techniques

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"...good progression of exercises also the classroom session was very good background theory."
— Wilderness Navigation Field Session Participant

Interested in getting off marked Trails and into the real backcountry? The Wilderness Navigation Field Session is the 2nd Course needed to earn our Navigation Certificate. This wilderness navigation course is an opportunity to improve and practice a variety of navigational techniques including interpretation of airphotes, 1:50,000, and 1:250,000 scale topographical maps.

"...a well run course that was informative and presented in a very personable way. Thank you."
— Wilderness Navigation Field Session Participant

We cover contour interpretation, route planning and polishing up your knowledge of the MGRS and UTM grid system. Extensive map and compass skills will be practiced including declination, inclination, bearings, back-bearings, pacing, and resections. Emphasis will be on wilderness route finding and safe wilderness travel. The GPS course portion fully integrates the use of a GPS Receivers in the field with map and compass..

"I enjoyed all of the outdoor activities. Especially the day at the Blackfoot."
— Wilderness Navigation Field Session Participant

"Lots of practical experience."
— Wilderness Navigation Field Session Participant

This wilderness navigation course covers map, airphoto, gps, and compass skills. If you spend any time in the wilderness, this is the course you want to ensure you get back - the most thorough of its kind. This course will really teach you how to navigate and gain a high level of confidence in gps intergrated wilderness navigation, so register now. Take a look at some Compass Hints that really work for a small example of the quality information you get on this course. The next step is to take the Wilderness Navigation Mountain Session and completion of your Navigation Certificate.

"I enjoyed all aspects of the course. Learned a lot."
— Wilderness Navigation Field Session Participant