Navigation at Mt. Tabor Park
Navigation at Mt. Tabor Park
Teams' navigation field sessions are typically held at Mt. Tabor Park, but your team leader may use an alternate location. In this field session, you'll learn use a map and your compass with a declination adjustment to find multiple points in a course. The goal is to understand how to read a map and how to use your compass to find your way around.
Navigation skills will also be practiced on your hikes to make sure you know how to read and use your map.
Always bring a map!
Review: Navigation Learning Module
Navigation Activity
Navigation Activity
What to Bring
FOOD
Food and water for the day
CLOTHING
Dress as you would for a day hike
REQUIRED GEAR
Compass
Map
GPS app like GAIA or CalTopo
Your climb leader will let you know if you need to bring additional gear for the skills that day.
Navigation at Mt. Tabor Park