Navigating in poor visibility / Night Navigation

Enhance your navigation and mountain skills by mastering navigation in poor-visibility conditions, often referred to as night navigation. This course will focus on key techniques such as pacing, timing, compass bearings, contour interpretation, and relocation. Participants will learn a variety of strategies to refine and elevate their navigation proficiency.

The course will span 4 to 5 hours, including a 1-hour revision session as daylight diminishes. A minimum of three participants is required, with a maximum of five.

Prior navigation experience is essential for this course. Attendees should have completed our 1-day Intermediate Mountain Skills course, hold an NNAS Silver qualification, or be proficient mountain walkers with solid navigation skills.

Course Content Summary:

• Pacing
• Timing
• Compass use
• Contour interpretation
• Re-location
• Group safety

All course materials needed will be provided, including:

• Map
• Compass
• Roamer

You will need to bring personal kit, to include: 

• Head Torch (suitable to night time walking)
• Waterproof Jacket and Trousers
• Additional warm top
• Hat and Gloves
• Sturdy boots or shoes suitable for the terrain
• Day Sack
• At least 2 litres of water
• A packed lunch
• Any medication you may need

For course dates and to book a place please click the 'Book Now" button below. 

If none of the available dates suit you please make contact using this link  'Contact Us' as we are very often able to accommodate a date that suits you.