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What you'll learn
- Upon Completeing this course the student will understand the basic use of a compass to not only find direction but also how to travel over distance in a straight line, understand how far they have traveled and be able to find the way back to a know point of origin
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Course content
1 section • 14 lectures • 34m total length
Requirements
- You will need a Base Plate style compass for this set of exersises as well as a set of Pace beads these can be made during the course and there wil be instruction on doing this, a Pad and Pencil will be usefull for taking notes
Description
This course will teach you the basic parts of a compass, how to identify a Northern Direction, correctly set a travel bearing, use your compass to travel over distance leap frogging to avoid lateral drift and to find you way back to know point of origin. We will discuss how to negotiate an obstacle and get back on your correct line of travel, as well as how to factor in how far you have actually walked using a pace count method. The basics of Compass navigation can give you a new sense of confidence when traveling in the outdoors, and allow you to leave the beaten path to discover the wonders of nature that others may not see.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone new to the Outdoors or new to using a compass for Navigation