Wilderness Navigation Core Seminar
A practical seminar designed for outdoor workers or travellers
The WNCS Integrates GPS Receiver Training into an Innovative 1-Day Map and Compass Seminar
"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.
"…it touched on all areas, i.e. GPS, Compass, and Maps." — WNCS Participant
"I think anyone who purchases a GPS or wants to travel in the outdoors should take the course." — WNCS Participant
Professional Wilderness Navigation Course Conducted in 1-Day
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 liked the approach — friendly, knowledgeable, moved ahead but not to quickly." — WNCS Participant
Wilderness Navigation Core Seminar Major Topics
WSCS Topics include; Reading a Topographical Map, Map Interpretation, Compass Use, Romer Use, Basic Wilderness Navigation, Proper Route Planning, 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. A Course Manual is provided.
"I liked the hands–on and the time for questions." — WNCS Participant
"I enjoyed the whole course; very interesting & loaded with information." — WNCS Participant
It's time to take Professional Navigation Training
- The WSCS is 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.
- 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.
"Very informative. Good practical sessions outdoors and with Maps." — WNCS Participant
Seminar Registration Information
- Prerequisite: None
- Maximum Participants: 10
- Cost: $125 + 5% GST ($6.25) = $131.25
- Time: 8:30 AM till 4:30 PM (7 Hours of Instruction)
- Location: Classroom & Resource Centre #202 7205 Roper Road, Edmonton, AB.
- Dates:
June 19th, 2012 (Tuesday) 2012-06-19
July 16th, 2012 (Monday) 2012-07-16
August 18th, 2012 (Saturday) 2012-08-18
September 9th, 2012 (Sunday) 2012-09-09
October 13th, 2012 (Saturday) 2012-10-13
November 16th, 2012 (Sunday) 2012-11-18
December 5th, 2012 (Wednesday) 2012-12-05
- Wilderness Navigation Core Seminar Information
- Next Course: Wilderness Navigation Field Session