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Advanced Navigation Course: Monday 29th June 2015

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We run navigation Training courses 365 days a year. This mountain navigation course is ideal for anyone who wants to be self sufficient in the mountains of the UK. This course is aimed at those who have previously taken the Beginners Navigation Course or already have the skills covered on that course.

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Difficulty:	Moderate
	Walking over rough ground at times
Distance:	10km / 6 miles approx.
Ascent:	500m+ / 1500ft+ approx.
Time:	6/7 hours
Start Time:	10am
Maximum Group Size:	4
Minimum Group Size:	1

"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 who wants to be self sufficient in the mountains of the UK.

This course is aimed at those who have previously taken the Beginners Navigation Course or already have the skills covered on that course.

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?

One day of practical navigation in the mountains of Cumbria
Introduction to different map scales
Setting the map
How to plan and follow a route across featureless terrain
Estimating distances accurately 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. A two day navigation course can include the training and assessment of the Silver NNAS award which is ideal for those looking to navigate in mountainous terrain. There is no need to have taken the bronze course prior to the silver award.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Equipment Required.

Where to meet:	Outside the Britannia Inn, Elterwater	View Larger Map
Postcode:	LA22 9HP
Grid Reference:	NY 327 048
Directions From Ambleside take the A593 (Coniston) for 3 miles, turning right at Skelwith Bridge onto the B5343. After 2 miles turn left into Elterwater Village and The Britannia Inn is on the village green.

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Where to meet: Outside the Britannia Inn, Elterwater
Postcode: LA22 9HP
Grid Reference: NY 327 048

Directions

From Ambleside take the A593 (Coniston) for 3 miles, turning right at Skelwith Bridge onto the B5343. After 2 miles turn left into Elterwater Village and The Britannia Inn is on the village green.

Each participant is expected to have suitable personal equipment for their activity this should include the following:

Walking Boots or Walking Shoes
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable warm clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Water
Torch (Preferably a head-torch)
Warm hat
Gloves