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

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