Have you been out in the hills and wondered what would it be like to venture further off the tracks? Or in a rush to get back to base before it gets dark? Are you a runner and fancy a mountain marathon? Many people lack the confidence  in their mountain navigation. Whether it is one evening night nav course, a multi day progressive course or refresher for a NGB. SKMS can help.

 

 

 

Topics covered can include

 

• Maps, scales, grid system, grid references

• The Strategy – Distance, Direction, Duration and Description

• The Compass, different types, advantages and disadvantages, measuring and taking bearings, allowing for magnetic variation

• Techniques for following bearings in bad visibility/night

• Pacing distances and timing distances, all measuring and calculations, 

• Understanding Contours – the shape of the land – and interpreting map features

• Navigation in poor visibility

• Navigating around obstacles

• Routefinding skills 

• Equipment 

 

Cost

£75pp

Night Navigation £40pp (1900-2200)

Max Ratio 1:6

Group rates are available

 

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Dates

Fundamentals of Mountain Navigation:

October 2022-15th, 23rd and 29th

November 2022-12th and 20th

Other dates available on request.

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Night Navigation:

Every Friday evening from 11th November to 31st March

                                 

Please remember that course dates are a guide-I can run courses on a date that suits YOU. 7 days a week, so if you have specific dates in mind then please get in touch.                   

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Location

Various, but mainly in the Mourne Mountains

 

 

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