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." — WNFS Participant

Interested in getting off marked trails and into the real backcountry? The Wilderness Navigation Field Session (WNFS) is the 2nd Course needed to earn our Navigation Certificate. This well designed wilderness navigation course is an opportunity to improve and practice a variety of wilderness navigational techniques including; compass use, interpretation of airphotes, reading of 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. This course 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." — WNFS Participant

"Excellent amount of content and very good quality." — WNFS 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.

"Excellent as it is. Will be taking the Wilderness Navigation Mountain Session." — WNFS Participant

"I enjoyed all aspects of the course. Learned a lot." — WNFS Participant

Next Course Starts

Friday October 1st
[2010-10-01]

Wilderness Navigation Field Session Information

• Prerequisite: Wilderness Navigation Core Seminar
• Cost: $225
• Time: Weekend, 7:00 PM till 9:00 PM Friday in Classroom, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday & Sunday in Local Wilderness Areas.
• Location: Resource Center ~ #202 7205 Roper Road, Edmonton, AB & Local Wilderness Areas.
• Dates: 2010
     October 1st till 3th, 2010 (Weekend) 2010-10-01
• Dates: 2011 till 2012
     1st Weekend in April
     2nd Weekend in June
     1st Weekend in October
• Need exact dates: Course Dates [PDF]
• Need more information, download the Wilderness Navigation Field Session Information [PDF]
• Wilderness Navigation Field Session Equipment List [PDF]
• Required Forms: Waiver & Release and Medical Form.

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