BASIC NATURAL NAVIGATION, AND ORIENTATION
January 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
$45.00 – $65.00
NATURAL NAVIGATION AND ORIENTATION
Saturday, January 18, 10 a.m.
What are some of the tried-and-proven methods for navigation that people have used for centuries?
We’ll begin with observations of the terrain — shadows, looking at trees, moisture, feeling rocks, insect signs, etc.
We’ll learn how to use the stars, the sun, the moon, for navigation, including how to read the natural terrain. These are skills that our grandparents took for granted, but as we rely more and more on technologies, we have forgotten these very basic skills.
Yes, you’ll also learn the basics of how to read a map, how to use a compass, how to align the map with a compass, and ways to navigate the terrain with these tools.
You’ll discover how to use the Star Dial to tell time, here displayed by James Ruther.
We’ll do exercises to test your new skills. Bring a notebook.
Believe it or not, you’ll also learn a few fire-making skills at this class!
Location sent with registration
$65 (Students and seniors, $45)
This class can be applied towards Bushcraft Certificate