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Backcountry Navigation with a Map and Compass
6:30am–11:30am PDT
More dates $95Â for REI Members
$125Â for non-members
Overview
- Minimum age14
- Group size13 people
During this class, our instructors will help you understand a topographic map, proper use of your compass, and how to put the two together. You'll learn about magnetic north, true north, and magnetic variation (declination). After covering these fundamentals, you'll get time to practice taking a bearing from the terrain and your map so that you can make sense of your position and plan a route. This engaging course is a great introduction to outdoor navigation and map reading! Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
- Confidently comprehend a topographic map
- Learn to calculate declination
- Use a compass to take a bearing, plot your position on a map, and develop a route plan.
Notes
If you feel your guide(s) did an outstanding job, a suggested gratuity is 10-20% of the event price. We recommend having cash on hand; credit cards cannot be accepted. Contact us at 425-300-3017 or dc-os@rei.com.
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