Navigation Intro Day - Age 16yrs+
Join our experienced winter mountain leader for a day focused on navigation and avalanche awareness.
Topics covered:
- Navigation on and off path
- winter specific navigation challenges
- GPS and phone navigation
- Be Avalanche Aware process
- avalanche forecasting
- safe travel strategies
Note:- if you or a group are looking for a more basic introduction to Navigation day in a local area, please let us know and we can tailor this day to your needs or arrange a future date.
What do I need to bring?
Ancrum will provide all necessary first class equipment for this activity which includes boots, waterproofs, fleece, gloves and daysack. We encourage participants to wear their own gear where possible as this may be a more comfortable option. You will also need a packed lunch and plenty to drink.
Outdoor activities by their very nature can be affected by changing environmental and weather conditions. We are committed to maintaining our exemplary safety record and may postpone or cancel any activity in such circumstances. Please ensure that you provide a contact telephone number so that we can confirm our decision to you prior to the activity date.
To book a space online, click on the Booking link below. If you have previously registered with Leisure & Culture's Connect Booking system, please use these log-in details. If you are a NEW customer, register for Pay as you Go or alternatively, call into the centre during office hours (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).