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NNAS Silver 2 Day Navigation Course: Thursday 1st October 2015

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NNAS Silver 2 Day Navigation Course: Thursday 1st October 2015

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The NNAS Silver award is a good standard for those looking to be safe in the mountains of the UK, covering all the skills needed to be able to navigate in the mountains whatever the weather. A comprehensive 2 day course looking to advance their mountain skills under the guidance of a highly qualified instructor.

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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 perfect 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 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 or two full days of practical navigation in the mountains of Cumbria
Introduction to different map scales
Setting the map
Interpreting contours
Key symbols, i.e. 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.
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.