Advanced navigation techniques and strategies
Skills covered
Prerequisites
Must complete Land Navigation: Map & Compass Skills for the Backcountry course; recommended: Wilderness First Aid and 3-Day Outdoor Survival Basics
What to bring
Navigation: orienteering or lensatic compass, ultra-fine permanent map markers, protractor, notepad/pencil. Personal: fixed-blade knife, small backpack, layered weather-appropriate clothing (no cotton), hiking boots, poncho/rain gear, sunscreen, sunglasses, headlamp, metal canteen, cooking pot/utensils, food. Camping: tent/tarp/bivy, sleeping bag (season-rated), sleeping pad, hygiene kit. Optional: pace beads, map case, gaiters, gloves, bug spray.
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