This is a basic course in learning to read a topographic map and using a compass.
This course will begin and end once you feel comfortable using the map and compass. And of course having received all of the information taught.
Course includes:
How to read, and use a Topographic Map (Switzerland) can also teach other countries.
terrain features
grid squares
learning to plot your position and determine your 12 digit grind location
Compass, what a compass is and can do.
How to use and read a compass
How to use a compass with a Topographic map.
In this course you will be tested on a navigation course set up in the Lussy Forest Area.
Course requirements:
A Mirror /Board Compass (IF you don't have one, I can provide on for you. You can borrow or I can purchase one for you, and your cost.
1:25,000 Scale Swiss Topographic Map of the Romont Region. (#1204)
Pencil and paper (not book)
Proper clothing and shoes. Land Dictates.
A Camp Chair
Food and Drinks.
Open mind ready to learn and participate.
****This course can be taught in another location. But you will be responsible for travel costs.
*** There will be a 25.- chf cancellation fee
*** Course taught in the Romont Area of Switzerland.
This is a basic course to learn how to read a topographical map and use a compass.
This course will start and end once you feel comfortable using the map and compass. And of course, having received all the information taught.
The course includes:
How to read and use a topographic map (Switzerland) can also teach other countries.
terrain features
the grid squares
learn to plot your position and determine your location 12-digit compass grind
, what a compass is and can do.
How to use and read a compass
How to use a compass with a topographic map.
In this course, you will be tested on a navigation course set up in the forest area of Lussy.
Course Requirements:
A map mirror/compass (if you don't have one, I can provide you. You can borrow or I can buy one for you, and your cost. 1:25,000 Swiss topographic map of the
area de Romont (#1204)
Pencil and paper (not book)
Appropriate clothing and footwear The land dictates
A camp chair
Food and drink.
Open-minded ready to learn and participate.
****This course can be taught in another location. But you will be responsible for travel expenses.
*** There will be a cancellation fee of 25.- chf
*** Course given in the Romont region of Switzerland.
****** do not add postage when paying
!!!!! if you are 5 or more participants, contact me for a reduction in total price. But minimum of 5 participants. Will still have to pay advance of 25.- per participant, and this is non-refundable.