Wilderness Navigation Field Session
Practice Wilderness Navigational Techniques
The Best Available Map and Compass Field Training
"…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.
"Very experienced Instructors and lots of bush work." — WNFS Participant
"…a well run course that was informative and presented in a very personable way. Thank you." — WNFS Participant
Extensive Map and Compass Skills will be Practiced
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 as it is. Will be taking the Wilderness Navigation Mountain Session." — WNFS Participant
Wilderness Navigation Field Session Major Topics
WSFS Topics include; Map and Compass Use, Topographical Map Interpretation, Contour and Slope, Airphoto Use, Airphoto Interpretation, Wilderness Navigation, Wilderness Route Finding, Route Cards, and Route Planning. We also cover Compass Field Use, Declinations, Inclination, Plotting Bearings, Back-bearings, Pacing, and Position Finding. A Course Manual is provided.
"I enjoyed all aspects of the course. Learned a lot." — WNFS Participant
Seminar Registration Information
- Prerequisite: Wilderness Navigation Core Seminar
- Maximum Participants: 8
- Cost: $255 (including a $50 Deposit) + 5% GST ($12.75) = $267.75
- Time: 1st Day 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM & 2nd Day 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
- Location: 1st Day in Classroom & Resource Centre #202 7205 Roper Road, Edmonton, AB & 2nd Day in Local Wilderness Areas.
- Dates:
May 8th & 9th, 2012 (Tue & Wed) 2012-05-08, Deposit due 2012-04-20
June 2nd & 3rd, 2012 (Sat & Sun) 2012-06-02, Deposit due 2012-05-15
July 17th & 18th, 2012 (Tue & Wed) 2012-07-19, Deposit due 2012-07-01
September 29th & 30th, 2012 (Sat & Sun) 2012-09-29, Deposit due 2012-09-15
- More information Wilderness Navigation Field Session Information
- Wilderness Navigation Field Session Equipment List
- Required Forms: Waiver & Release and Medical Form
- Next Course: Wilderness Navigation Mountain Session