I have been joined for the weekend by Ian, Pete & Caroline for a 2 day navigation and hill skills course. We have been ably assisted for the day by Jim who is on my Mentor Scheme for trainee instructors. We headed up the Watkin Path into Cwm Tregallan on Snowdon and during the day looked at:
-Introduction to different map scales
- How to set the map
- How to interpret contours
- How to interpret key symbols ie how to find a footpath, fence, stream etc
- How to plan and follow a route using paths and other key features
- How to plan and follow a route across featureless terrain
- How to estimate distance using pacing and timing
- How to navigate in poor or limited visibility
- How to use the compass
- How to re-orientate yourself if you do get lost
- How to set the map
- How to interpret contours
- How to interpret key symbols ie how to find a footpath, fence, stream etc
- How to plan and follow a route using paths and other key features
- How to plan and follow a route across featureless terrain
- How to estimate distance using pacing and timing
- How to navigate in poor or limited visibility
- How to use the compass
- How to re-orientate yourself if you do get lost
It has been dry and bright all day.
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