Hiking Navigation Class with Two Follow-up Hikes
When:
Wednesday, Aug 14, 2019 6:00p -
9:00p
Wednesday, Aug 14, 2019 6:00p -
9:00p
Where:
Brookline
Brookline
Brookline, MA
Admission:
Unknown
Event website:
https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trips-search?id=30298
Hiking Navigation Class with Two Follow-up Hikes
Learn to navigate the outdoors with this Wednesday 6-9 pm evening class and two follow up hikes. You’ll be exposed to methods that will help you traverse the woods and mountains without relying on a cellphone. This class will also have two follow-up hikes, TBD. Both hikes will utilize the skills learned in this class.
1. TBD
2. TBD
Below includes a list of topics that will be discussed in this two-hour class:
Compass Navigation
Types of Compasses
Base plate: clear back with ruled edge
Direction of travel Arrow
Index Line
Rotating Bezel
Magnetized needle
Orientation Arrow
Declination scale
Magnetic North vs. True North
Finding your location with a map and Compass
Using your smartphone compass
Compass recommendation (hiking)
You will need the following equipment for the class:
If you have a compass, bring one. If not, no worries, we'll borrow and advise on future purchases
Pencil & paper for note-taking
The follow-up hikes:
1. TBD
2. TBD
Aaron Cohen will be leading the course. He is a former US Army Reserve, Maintenance Management Platoon Leader as well as a former California National Guard, Infantry Company Executive Officer with 25 years of experience hiking and backpacking throughout California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Texas, and Arizona. In addition to his experience on land, Aaron is a Master Scuba Diver Trainer with experience in deep diving, wreck diving, cave diving, and drift diving. Some of his other interests include kayaking, downhill skiing, writing, reading, photography, and XC skiing.
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