Winter Navigation Intro
- Location Scotland
- Duration 2 days
- Price from £70.00
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Highlights
Our winter navigation workshop is designed to help people become more efficient in the winter environment, having a good framework for their navigation and being able to apply appropriate techniques while in challenging conditions to keep safe while saving valuable time and energy.
This adventure is perfect for individuals and small groups, and can be tailored for:
- Corporates
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Details
Day 1
Cairngorms.
Day one will be finding what we have in the toolbox already, fine tuning those skills, providing a solid framework then we'll make things more accurate with contour interpretation, techniques for measuring distance and walking on bearing with accuracy.
Day one will be finding what we have in the toolbox already, fine tuning those skills, providing a solid framework then we'll make things more accurate with contour interpretation, techniques for measuring distance and walking on bearing with accuracy.
Day 2
Cairngorms.
Day two we will look at strategies for being able to keep ourselves safe on the terrain we navigate on and how to relocate if we become disorientated. Also, techniques how to relocate including the use of a GPS.
Day two we will look at strategies for being able to keep ourselves safe on the terrain we navigate on and how to relocate if we become disorientated. Also, techniques how to relocate including the use of a GPS.
Effort Level
You’ll be working up a sweat. Bring along a touch of enthusiasm and a little determination
- Chilled
- Active
- Tough
Inclusions
Not-provided Accommodation
Accommodation is not provided as standard but we will be happy to help arrange it for you. Please message us to arrange!
- Transportation On-course transport.
- Food
- Drink
- Equipment Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axe > Helmet > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course
- Other Highly experienced & qualified guide.
What's included
- Warm Clothing Winter walking socks (We advise wearing 2-3 thinner layers rather than one thick layer so you can adjust your temperature during the activity).
- Waterproofs Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar, B2-B3 style boots > Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum
- Food Lunch
- Drink Warm Drink
- Other
Rucksack 30-40ltr
'Belay' type jacket Wicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter
What you'll need
Cancellations
Custom Policy
- Cancel before 31 days of your adventure and receive a 75% refund (minus payment processing fees).
- Cancel within 30 days of the adventure with no refund.
- Alternate dates may be able to be agreed at no additional cost, but this is not guaranteed.
Location
Starting point:
Aviemore PH22, UK
Provider
Scottish Rock & Water
Scottish Rock & Water is the experience provider for Winter Navigation Intro