Mountain Navigation

A mountaineer navigating in the Derryveagh Mountains, Donegal

This course is designed to deepen your understanding of navigation in mountainous terrain

Duration: 2 Days

Are you wanting to develop your mountain navigation skills and build on your existing foundations? Do you want to start navigating on open ground and away from marked paths? Then this course is for you!

This course will aim to equip with the confidence in your abilities to navigate off the beaten track.

Delivered in Mourne Mountains or Donegal

£170 per person

Ratio 1:4 student to instructor.

2 people are required as a minimum for this course. For 1 to 1 climbing instruction, please see our Private guiding & Instruction course.

Course Content:

The following skills will be covered throughout the course:

  • Recap of types of map and scales

  • Recap of grid references and orientating the map

  • Timings

  • Pacing

  • Measuring distances

  • Intricate contours & ground interpretation

  • Features of a compass

  • Compass bearings

  • Following a bearing across open ground

  • Aiming off

  • Attack points

  • Catching features

  • Relocation techniques

Four participants on a navigation course in the Mourne Mountains

Pre-requisites

Anyone with some basic navigation experience, or those wanting a refresher of skills learned previously. This course is an ideal follow-on from our Discover Navigation course.

Course Outline

A comprehensive 2-day course that seeks to advance the fundamental navigation skills and experience of the participant. All of the basic navigation skills will be covered in detail, with a focus on navigation strategies, contour interpretation and plenty of practical practice in varied mountain terrain and conditions.

What do I need to bring?

You will need to bring the below kit:

  • Waterproof jacket and trousers

  • Warm outdoor wear

  • Walking boots with good ankle support

  • Warm hat & gloves

  • Water bottle

  • Lunch

  • Personal medications

  • Suncream & sun hat

What’s included?

The following kit will be provided by Adventure Climbing Company on the day. You may bring your own if you have it:

  • Map

  • Compass

  • Emergency Group Shelter

  • First Aid Kit

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