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Saturday 10th September 2011

Navigation Training Courses

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2 Day Navigation Training Course
Saturday 10th September 2011

£150.00

Difficulty:	Moderate
Distance:	10km / 6 miles approx. per day
Ascent:	5m+ / 1500ft+ approx. per day
Time:	2 Days
Start Time:	10am

"The mountains will always be there, the trick is to make sure you are too."

Hervey Voge

This mountain navigation course is ideal for anyone that wants to be self sufficient in the mountains of the UK.

This course is ideal for anyone with little or no prior navigation experience. Whether you are a hill walker who wants to be able to head out in all weathers, considering enrolling on the Mountain Leader scheme, or a climber who wants to be able to navigate from the top of the route back down to the pub in the dark, the skills are the same.

If you have existing navigation skills we will be able to build on these over the two days.

The course is suitable for anyone over the age of 18, there is no maximum age and we regularly get a mixture of ages and experience and are used to tailoring the course to meet the needs of a varied group of people.

"Mountains have a way of dealing with overconfidence."

Hermann Buhl

What does the course cover?

Two full days of practical navigation in the mountains of Cumbria
Introduction to different map scales
Setting the map
Interpreting contours
Key symbols ie how to find a footpath, fence, stream etc and how to interpret them
Planning and following a route using paths and other key features
How to plan and follow a route across featureless terrain
Estimating distances using pacing and timing
Navigating in poor or limited visibility
How to use the compass
Re-orientating yourself if you do get lost
Training and Assessment to Silver NNAS standard (optional - if you want to attend the course for your own benefit and do not require the certificate then you do not need to be assessed)
Certificate for successful candidates assessed to Silver level
Mountain weather - how the weather affects our route planning and choice during the day
Emergency procedures in case of an incident
Choice and use of equipment

What is the NNAS?
The National Navigation Award Scheme is a nationally recognised structure for the provision of navigation training courses. It is arranged into 3 levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold. This course covers the Silver award which covers more open country techniques such as contour interpretation, distance judgement and good compass use. The awards are becoming more widely recognised by schools and youth groups.

Want this walk on another day?

Why not make a private booking?

We can take a private booking for this or any other event on any other day of the year.

For further information please click here

Where to Meet:	Elterwater
Time:	Saturday 10am
Postcode:	-
Directions:	From Ambleside: Leave on the A593, signposted to Langdale and Coniston, follow this road until the junction with Ellers Brow, turn right onto Ellers Brow, signposted to Chapel Stile and Langdale. Follow this road through until signpost point left to Elterwater, we will meet outside the Britannia Inn in Elterwater at 10am.
Full information will be provided in a download file upon booking

Equipment required:

Walking shoes / boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable warm clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Torch

The Lake District Walker will provide the following equipment, but if you have your own then it would be worthwhile to bring your own equipment.
Maps
Compass

The Lake District Walker is able to provide limited equipment for hire by clients, this includes waterproof clothing and warm clothing.
Equipment currently available is listed here

A deposit can be paid up to one month prior to the event with the balance due one month before the event

View past Navigation Training events in our blog here