PRIVATE NAVIGATION TRAINING

Navigation is one of the essential skills of moving through mountains, whether you are hiking rugged terrain, approaching a climb or finding the first abseil into a canyon. A lack of confidence or knowledge for navigation is one of the biggest limiting factors stopping you from striking out on your own adventures.

Our staff has instructed all of manner of people from government agencies, recreational clubs, friends planning long distance hikes, hunting clubs and one on one instruction. We teach all manner of navigation methods including:

• Map and compass, written and paper route planning and advanced map interpretation such as implied features

• Practical terrian associaiton techniques, planning vs pathfinding

• Grid & magnetic bearings, triangulation, dead reckoning, back bearings

• GPS handheld, Smartphone and Smartwatch setup, use and route planning

• Use of Satellite communications such as Inreach handheld devices

• Full UTM Grid System, Lat/Long, MGRS, map datum’s and setup for overseas trips

• What to do when “lost”, and advanced navigation stratergies

• Much more

Please contact us to discuss what your learning needs are.

GRADE/FITNESS/DURATION: We will customize your program to suit your experience and fitness levels. EXPECTATIONS: Training activities are mentally demanding. At times you may experience periods of fatigue, fear, uncertainty or discomfort. We will work with you to ensure we set up the right activity for you or your group.

INCLUSIONS:

• Pickup and transportation from any upper Blue Mountains (Wentworth Falls to Mt Victoria) accommodation or meeting at a predetermined location

• Gourmet Lunch and snacks

• All technical gear for any planned activity

Free cancellations up to 14 days prior to trip commencement.

Please read our terms and conditions prior to booking.