2 Day Advanced Navigation Training Course

Lake District - £180 per person, max 4 people

Lake District Navigation Training Course - Advanced

For this course we operate a maximum 1:4 client ratio to ensure you have the best possible learning experience in some of the most complex mountain areas in the Lake District.

Lake District

Dates arranged on request.

Please contact us with your availability if interested.

Additional dates on request between 20 Oct 2018 and 31 Mar 2019

For the advanced course we head to the Lake District for 2 full days of training which provides much more time to practise the skills in more complex terrain providing the ideal environment to learn from your course leader.

This course is an ideal continuation for those who have already completed an intermediate course or already have good skills. You'll spend 2 days in the outdoors learning more advanced techniques and refining those you already have. Much of the time will be spent on complex terrain navigating to smaller features and with longer and more complex legs and much more focus on contours. I'll tailor the exercises for each person based on their level of skill and those areas you'd like to work on perfecting.

The course cost quoted does not include accommodation.

Course Content

Map

Recap of basic / intermediate skills
Navigating longer legs
Navigating to/by smaller features, attack points, tick features
Intricate contour details
Navigation by contours & contouring
Lots and lots of relocation!

General

Improving accuracy of pacing and timing over varying terrain
Advanced navigation strategies
Relocation when lost

Compass

Bearings, back bearings and boxing
Improving accuracy of walking on a bearing over rough terrain
Compass techniques for poor visibility/dark
Aiming off
Attack points
Aspect of Slope

Course Location & Times

Start 09:30
Lake District
Finish by 16:00 - 17:00 each day

Recommended Equipment & Clothing

The 2 days will be largely practical, walking in both the lower valleys and up on the hills. We will be going off paths in rough and sometimes muddy terrain and so sturdy boots with good ankle support are highly recommended. You will be standing around whilst practising skills in whatever weather we have on the day, which can be exposed on the hills, and will need appropriate clothing. Below is a recommended list:

1:25,000 maps of The Lake District (check with me for course location before buying) I recommend the waterproof maps which will last much longer, otherwise will also need a waterproof map case.
Compass (if you want to practise with one) - recommend a Silva Type 4, Suunto A30 or similar. If buying one check it's Northern Hemisphere (NH), degrees and metric scales, there are a lot for sale online which are not!!
Appropriate walking clothing to keep you warm on the day (no jeans)
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof trousers (if could be wet)
Spare warm layers (several thinner layers are more versatile than 1 thick)
Walking boots (some areas are rough and uneven and off paths so boots providing good ankle support recommended rather than low cut walking/trail shoes. Boots will also keep your feet drier than walking shoes in boggy area.) No Trainers.
Warm hat and gloves or sun hat if sunny
Food, drink and snacks for the day. We will have a couple of food stops whilst out on the hill.
Personal first aid kit (for minor cuts, blisters, sun cream, pain relief etc and any personal medication)
Rucksack with waterproof liner/bag
Notebook and pen
Money for optional purchases at cafe
Optional: Walking poles and/or gaiters if you use them