Fed up getting lost at SMBO events? Want to be able to read a map or ride a mtb route without GPS?
Well now you can with the upcoming navigation course.
The course is open to all GMBC members and covers the following points:
Using A Map – understanding map symbols, gridlines/numbers, map scales and contours.
Using A Compass – taking bearings, magnetic North, walking a bearing and magnetic variation.
Getting Lost – Being prepared for the worst, enhancing your ability to navigate and knowing the techniques to navigate safely.
The course will run over 1 day and be split into two sections. The first half will be theory in the classroom and the second will be roaming the hills putting what you have learned into practise.
The course will be held at Aberfoyle and start at approximately 9am on a Saturday or Sunday. Dates have yet to be confirmed and depend on interest. Provisional cost of the training is £35-£40, although this maybe subsidised by the club.
If you’re keen, please leave a comment and I’ll register your interest.
If I’ve missed anything or you have any questions that are not covered above, please get in touch and I’ll do my best to answer them.
I’m up for this depending on date.
Hey Gary. As per our discussion, keep a place for me dependent on date. Thanks. Whistler
As the others say, I’m on for this if dates suit, with a mate interested too (he’s a new club member).