We are running some training to help upskill members in map reading and navigation. This session will be an introduction topographic maps. You should either have attended session 1 or are comfortable navigating a basic map (eg street directory)
Some of the things we will cover are
- Scale (more advanced stuff than part 1)
- Datum (and why this is important particuarly if using GPS or guide books)
- Topographic words (things like a saddle, gully, spur, ridge etc).
- Contours (what they are and how to use them), where is top of hill, which way is river flowing etc)
- Legend (more advanced stuff than part 1)
- features on map and implied features
You will need access to a laptop/ large screen (doing it on your phone probably won't be great)
** There is more opportunity in this content to make it a bit more practical (as much as can via zoom) consequently we will be limiting numbers to a max 10 people ** (if it fills up we may be able to run another session)
After attending this session we will be strongly encouraging members to go practice their skills! Street O is a great way to practice.- and we would love some club teams going along to events - let us know if you would like to help coordinate!
Stay tuned for dates for Part 3 - this one will be in person and focus a bit more on navigation, particularly using landscape features but also map and compass. This will be a great starting point for attending upcoming Rogaines.
