Wayfinding & Map Reading (Outdoor Explorer Series: Introductory Courses)
Tuesday, Mar 22, 2022 (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
Complete
Payment Options:
Explorer Series
$3.00
Leaders:
Dan Dunne
Steven Puleo
Steven Puleo
Event Information
- Description
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Join Outdoor UW for their new Outdoor Explorer Series. Learn and practice a new skill that will make you more comfortable and excited for your next adventure!
Intro to Map Reading, Compass Use, & GPS
Have you ever been wildly lost in the wilderness and wished you knew more about maps and navigation? Don’t let that happen again! Come to this Intro to Navigation class and get an overview of all things navigation. You will have a chance to learn about and practice with these tools to better prepare yourself for the next time you are out there and completely lost.
Upon completion of this class, participants will:
- Understand the importance of using some type of Map or navigation tool when recreating in the outdoors
- Learn about a few of the tools used in outdoor recreation, their benefits and drawbacks.
- Maps
- Compass Components and Usage
- Handheld GPS unit
- Digital tools (GeoCashing, Google Maps, Alltrials, GooseChase)
- Play around with tools that we just learned about to navigate to a few spots on campus
- Event Type
- Educational Event (passive learning, no rating)
- Cancellation, Reschedule, and Refund Information
- If there is not adequate enrollment 48 hours prior to this course, it may be canceled. If the course is canceled by Outdoor UW, enrolled participants will receive an email notification and full refunds will be issued. Refunds will not be issued if participants cancel within 24 hours of the event.
- Equipment/ Gear Required by Participant
- Please dress for the weather for any course that has an outdoor portion indicated in the description. All technical gear will be provided.
- Food and Equipment Information
Registration Count
| Registration Type | Registrations | Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| All Participants | 15 | 15 |