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Introduction to Navigation Course (2 Day)

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Our Introduction to Navigation course is our most comprehensive map reading course. Aimed at those with either limited or no previous experience. We will spend the 2 days developing navigational techniques that will give you the confidence to head out on your own adventures.

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OVERVIEW

Designed to equip participants with the knowledge to confidently navigate, and interpret maps in various outdoor environments. Whether you're a keen hill walker, or fell runner or want to get into outdoor education, this course will enhance your ability to navigate effectively, plan routes, and make informed decisions while exploring the great outdoors.

COURSE OUTCOMES

  • Map orientation and understanding: Learn how to read different types of maps, interpret symbols, and understand contour lines to visualize the terrain accurately.
  • Compass navigation: Master the use of a compass for taking bearings, determining directions, and micro navigation.
  • Route planning and navigation techniques: Develop skills in route planning, utilizing grid references, and navigating with various techniques such as walking on a bearing, hand railing, and aiming off.
  • Landmarks and natural features: Identify and utilize prominent landmarks, natural features, and topographical clues to navigate effectively and locate yourself on a map.
  • Understanding scales and distances: Gain proficiency in measuring distances on a map and converting them to real-world distances to estimate travel times and plan routes accordingly.
  • Navigation in challenging conditions: Learn how to navigate in low visibility, at night, and in adverse weather conditions using specialized techniques and tools.

WHO CAN ATTEND

This course is open to individuals of all experience levels who have an interest in developing their map reading and navigation skills.

Participants should have a basic level of fitness as some practical exercises will involve outdoor navigation in upland terrains.

Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Sensible outdoor clothing including walking boots and waterproofs.
  • Food & Drink.
  • Maps and Compasses will be provided (you can bring your own if you have them).

A full kit list will be sent at the time of booking.

DURATION

Two full days.

10 am - 4 pm each day.

You will need to organise your own overnight accommodation if travelling for the course.

LOCATION

Peak District based but this can be flexible depending on your time of booking. Please enquire about Wales/Lake District or further afield.

(The exact meeting location will be given at the time of booking).

You will need to organise your own overnight accommodation if travelling for the course.
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Mr C.H.R.
Excellent intro, great people, brilliant climbing

Cannot recommend highly enough. We've all climbed a little indoors before but were nervous about heading out "into the wild" by ourselves, so found this and it was perfect.
Ben offered us a choice of locations and times, and when we were there he explained everything we needed to know before getting straight into some bouldering.
The positivity from Ben and Naz throughout the day helped us get up some routes we definitely wouldn't have done otherwise, and having someone there who knew the climbs (and down climbs) so well was just amazing.
If you're thinking about booking this, just do it!

Thank you for the kind words Charlie. We loved introducing you to the amazing world out outdoor bouldering!
I am sure we will see you at the crag soon.

Cheers,
Ben

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Tim G.
Great day out on the rock

My 'kids' asked me if we could go rock climbing outdoors. We had been climbing before at Manchester Climbing Centre a good while back when they were young. I tried reaching out to a few contacts friends recommended but finding a date that worked was taking some time, with a fair few emails back and forth. A quick google search later and I found the "Introduction To Outdoor Rock Climbing" booking page with Pyschi. It couldn't have been easier booking, with available dates quickly accessible through the store booking page. A few moments later and we were all booked in and ready to go. On the day, we met with our instructor who was very knowledgeable and friendly. We were able to get a range of climbs in that suited the different abilities within the group. The coaching was tailored to each climber which kept spirits high on the more challenging sections. All in all a great day out on the rock. I would recommend :)