Alpine

Navigation Fundamentals Course

Learn practical navigation skills for hiking, adventure racing and alpine travel

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Alpine Navigation Fundamentals Course

Clothing & Equipment Checklist

Please bring the following items with you. We can provide (at no extra charge), any of the items in list A that you are missing. Please provide your own food and water for the day.

Topographic maps and course materials are provided.

If you do not own a compass we can recommend suitable models.

A. Equipment which Alpine Recreation can provide if you do not have your own:

Item	Quantity
Other
compass baseplate compass recommended	1

B. Equipment you must bring yourself/Alpine Recreation do not provide:

Item	Quantity
Personal Clothing
outdoor clothing suitable for a range of weather – rain, wind, cold temperatures	1
sturdy footwear suitable for walking off-track / over rough ground	1
Other
day pack to carry your lunch and spare clothing	1
lunch, snacks and water enough for an active day	1
notebook and pen	1