Intermediate Navigation

Giving you the skills to navigate in the hills and mountains

Date	Duration	Cost	Bookings
TBC	1 Day	£40	Taking Bookings

You’ve learnt the basics, put it into practice on a few walks, and you’re ready to take your navigational skills to the next level. This practical course will teach you to be more self sufficient on the hills.

We run courses from a single day to a full week in all areas of the UK.

Building on the basics of navigation, we start to look at more complex navigational aids. We cover;

Contour interpretation
Timing and pacing
Bearing and relocation techniques

We will provide;

A fully qualified Summer Mountain Leader as a minimum
Full day itinerary based on the groups experience, fitness and objectives
Kit list

£40 per person with a minimum of 4 people for the course to run. Please note that prices are for instruction and guiding only and do not include accommodation, transport and meal costs. We can provide recommendations for accommodation if required.

Why book with us?

RockRiver Expeditions are a family run company who pride themselves in delivering the best adventurous experience to one and all. We believe in a client centred approach to experiential learning in a friendly and approachable manner, working with our fully qualified instructors and coaches helping you to fulfil your dreams and ambitions.

Course Itinerary

The itinerary for the day can be built around your wants and needs of the discipline based upon your previous skills and experience. In general terms we build on the basics of navigation the following sample itinerary will give a guide.

Map types, scales, conventional signs
Compass, cardinal points, roamers, magnetic north
UK grid system, grid references, grid north
Map orientation techniques
Contour Interpretation
Timing & pacing
Bearings & relocation techniques

What's Included

The following is included within the price.

Fully qualified instructor
Safety Equipment

What's Not Included

The following are not included in the price

Transport to and from the venue
Accommodation if required

Course Kit List

You will need to supply all of your own equipment for the course including the following.

Suitable clothing to be out in the British weather
Feel free to bring your map & compass
Suitable footwear, appropriate for walking off trails
Lunch/drink/flask
Small rucksack

Fitness & Training

To get the best out of the course you should arrive fit and well. If you have any doubts about your fitness levels please do not hesitate to get in touch.