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Mountain Navigation
Silva compass, Mountain navigation courses in Wales
 

High Trek's Navigation courses are structured with two goals in mind. We want you to go home feeling that you've not only mastered the mysteries of mountain navigation but you've also had a splendid hill-walking break.

Theory and Practice 
Night Navigation 
National Navigation Award 
More information
Dates & Prices 
Other Links
Ordnance survey maps, Mountain courses in wales 

Theory and Practice
Apart from a couple of hours' theory at the start, the whole course will be conducted out on the hills. Over the three days we'll cover most aspects of map reading (scales, symbols and contour lines) as well as route planning and route finding. 
We'll teach you how to use your compass and romer and give you plenty of practise at taking bearings, estimating distances and other tricks of the trade. 
We provide GPS units, or you are welcome to bring your own GPS along, as their use will be covered, together with how they fit in with today's navigation.
 
Night Navigation 
Night navigation exercise in the mountains of walesWe'll also offer the option of a night navigation exercise to let you practise your new found skills. But we never forget it's your holiday too and there'll be plenty of time to take photographs, enjoy the spectacular views or simply to relish the fresh air and freedom of the mountains. 

 

National navigation award scheme, Mountain navigation in SnowdoniaNational Navigation Award 
If you wish a more formal recognition of your achievement we are an approved centre for training and assessment of all levels of this award and offer the option of staying on for an extra day and night to be assessed at an appropriate level

 for the British Orienteering Federation/Recta National Navigation Award. Successful candidates will be awarded either the Bronze Silver or Gold badge and certificate. 
 
Dates and Prices 2008

Fri-Mon: April 4-7, May 2-5, June 6-9, Sept 19-22, Oct 17-20
Price: £345 . Extra day and night for assessment to N.N.A.S £95
Can't find the dates you want? How about considering private instruction

Price includes all food ,drink, accommodation, equipment (except boot hire), and instruction 



Other Relevant Links:
Navigation course outline
How to set a compass

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Gwynedd
Wales

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