1-Day Wilderness Navigation Course // 27th April - $250
The ability to navigate using a map + compass opens up your world to off-track adventures as well as keeps you safe.
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"mind was blown many times!"
"I actually did not really know what to expect - but it exceeded my expectations"
"good balance of theory + application"
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Join us and the qualified guides from the Australian School of Mountaineering for a special* 1-day Wilderness Navigation Course in the Blue Mountains!
*This course is normally 2 days but we have partnered with ASM to bring to you this more accessible 1-day version
How The Day Goes:
8.45am - meet at the Australian School of Mountaineering Office at 166 Katoomba Street, Katoomba (2-minute walk from Katoomba train station).
The course will cover:
Introduction into compass and map and how they work
Magnetic declination
UTM grid references
Resections
Bearings
Dead reckoning
Terrain association
Walking an off-track route from a route card
We'll be back at the ASM Office no later than 5pm.
You'll receive a detailed itinerary of the day after registration.
Getting There:
If you are travelling from Sydney to Katoomba, allow 2 hours by train or 1.5 hours by car.
The Australian School of Mountaineering Office is inside The Paddy Pallin Adventure Centre:
166 Katoomba Street
Katoomba.
It is a 2-minute walk from the train station.
Adventure Prerequisites:
We'll be learning our navigation skills in the beautiful Blue Mountains so be aware that there will be some bushwalking involved!
Time: 8.45am - 5pm
Included
Instruction from nationally qualified & highly experienced guides
All technical equipment
Lunch - when you book, we will ask for your dietary requirements
Excluded
Transport to + from meeting point
Personal clothing + insurance
GPS use
Cancellation Policy
If you have any concerns about the day, feel free to ring the ASM office on 4782 2014.
In the event of bad weather, we will aim to re-organise the event.
If you're unable to make the new date it we will offer you a full refund.
No refund on tickets on cancellations 7 days out from the event.
No refunds on no shows.