Snowdonia Mountain Navigation Courses
Many mountain rescue callouts are due to poor navigation. Learn how to navigate efficiently to keep you and your friends safe in the mountains. We run 2 courses in North Wales:
Intro Navigation
Description: If you are a beginner or have done a little before this course is perfect for you. We will look at:
- Different map scales.
- Orientating the map.
- Following linear features.
- Pacing and timing.
- Contour interpretation.
- Basic map to ground and ground to map.
Location: Snowdonia, North Wales.
Duration: 1 day.
Cost: £40.00 per day.
Experience: None required.
Age limit: 18+ (unless parent/guardian present then min. approx 8 yrs).
Dates: Please contact Gradient Adventure.
Advanced Navigation
Description: Learn to navigate in the worst the weather can throw at you and at night. The course will cover:
- Quick recap of basic skills.
- Complex contour interpretation.
- Attack points.
- Aiming off.
- Taking bearings.
- Walking on bearings.
- Search techniques using the compass.
- Use of altimeter.
Location: Snowdonia, North Wales.
Duration: 1 day.
Cost: £45 (based on 3).
Experience: Basic navigation skills.
Age limit: 18+ (unless parent/guardian present then approx 14 yrs).
Dates: Please contact Gradient Adventure.
