Following the success of the joint Walkhighlands/Mountaineering Scotland navigation courses over the last few years there will be a further four courses this year. These single day courses will be held in the Ochils in May and in the Lomond Hills in June. This is the chance to brush up on your navigation skills while meeting other Walkhighlands users on a fun and friendly day.
Cost
The courses are being run on a no-profit, minimal cost basis and are £55 each to non-members which includes a year’s discounted membership of Mountaineering Scotland. The courses are £35 to MS members.
What the course involves
Each course will begin at 9am with an hour of work indoors and then the rest of the day will be spent on practical navigation skills on the hill.
The Walkhighlands/Mountaineering Scotland navigation courses will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills. Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 12 people per course. (The minimum age for participants is 18 years.) The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills.
- Increase your confidence in finding your way on the hill
- Learn the skills of map reading and compass bearings
- Learn how to follow a bearing accurately
- Pick up handy hints and techniques to locate yourself on the hill in poor visibility
You will need to be equipped for a day out on the hill with food and drink, boots, gaiters, waterproof jacket and over trousers, warm hat and gloves. Maps, map cases and compasses will be provided. The courses are very friendly and will also provide a chance to meet with other Walkhighlands users. Places are limited to 12 on each day and bookings are now being taken.
Heather Morning, Mountain Safety Adviser with Mountaineering Scotland said: “These courses are an ideal way to increase your confidence in finding your way on the hill, learn the skills of map reading and compass bearings and pick up handy hints and techniques to locate yourself in poor visibility.”