
Practical Map and Compass Navigation group 3
Sun 25th Feb 2024
Part-day, Walk, Training
Activity full but keep booking and more will be scheduled. A refresher/introduction to map and compass navigation in a practical setting. Walk several bounds in the open woodland of Callum Brae Nature Reserve, after you’ve worked out required directions and distances. The exercise was recently successfully road tested. You should come away with renewed navigation skills, or at least an understanding of what it all means if you use a digital navigation device. Prerequisites – know basic map reading (grid references, contours, etc.) and parts of a flatbed compass (direction of travel arrow, orienting lines and arrow, etc.). Brush up by reading Geoscience Australia’s Map Reading Guide here. This activity is designed for new/emerging walk leaders and any member or guest who’d like to try it. Around 7km and 4-5 hours. Activity repeated on subsequent dates for as long as new participants book.
(photo - first leg destination 'Big butt tree')
A walk or similar activity with a duration of a day or part day. No overnight gear required.
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