Name: Snowshoeing & Navigation course by the Mythen - Map reading and use of compass
Start: 2026-01-11T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-01-11T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Brunni Talstation

Your registration will only be valid if you sign up on our website. [Here](https://www.monkeysconnect.com/product/navigation-course-mythen-11-jan-2026) is the link to sign up.
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With today's technology, it has become so easy to spend time in the mountains without any navigation skills. All the apps and modern tools that now exist are amazing and it would be a shame not to use them, however, it's also really important to be able to be in the mountains without them.

During this snowshoe hike by the famous and stunning Mythen, the focus will be on learning or getting a refresher about how to use basic navigation tools: map, compass, landmarks...

This trip is led by Celine Kahn, international mountain leader.

**Event description**

We will meet at 09.00 at Brunni SZ, Rest., inside the restaurant for the briefing and first part of the course. Brunni bus stop. The focus of the day will be to improve your navigation skills. For that, the day will be split into stages, alternating walking times and various activities.

**Stage 1: Introduction of the navigation tools**
Learn to read the map with its main features and legend, plan our itinerary, understand the compass.
**Stage 2: Where am I?**
Locate yourself on the map using landmarks around you.
**Stage 3: What is around me?**
Knowing where you are on the map, identify the summits and other features around you using your map and compass. Learn to read your surrounding landscape.
**Stage 4: Find your way without visibility**
Using our compass and azimuth bearings, we will play some games to practice having to move on a terrain without any visibility (snow, fog...).

**Technical information**

* WT2 hike
* 12km
* 630m ascent / 630m descent

**Access**

If you are traveling by public transport, we recommend you take the following:

* Zürich HB 07:43 - 08:51 Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni (via Wädenswil & Einsiedeln)
* Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni 17:31 - 18:48 Zürich HB (via Einsiedeln & Wädenswil) - *depending on the time the event finishes*

If you are traveling by car, you can park in front of the restaurant.

**Kit list**

**Must have**

* Winter hiking boots
* Snowshoes and poles: *can be rented out - see "Equipment rental"*
* Pen, pencil and/or highlighter
* Small backpack with waterproof cover
* Fleece
* Down jacket
* Waterproof jacket
* Hiking or skiing trousers
* Warm hat
* Thin gloves
* Thick gloves
* Sunglasses
* Head lamp
* Water
* Packed lunch

**Nice to have**

* Compass if you have your own
* Thermal bottle with tea
* Snacks

**Equipment rental**
You have the possibility to rent snowshoes and poles for an additional CHF 15.
You will receive an email with a form to fill in a few days before the event, where you can inform us about which items you’d like to rent. These can be paid by cash or Twint on the event day.

**Pricing**

The price for this event is CHF 110.

**Included in price**

* Day snowshoe hike with an international mountain leader
* Navigation course
* Hot drink and croissant at arrival
* Printed topographical maps of the area + compass

**Not included in price**

* Transport
* Packed lunch
* Snowshoes and poles

**Additional information**

**Group size**
Min. 4 / Max. 8 participants

**Requirements**
No previous snowshoeing experience needed.

**Insurance**
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. [Becoming a Rega patron](https://www.rega.ch/en/rega-patron/become-a-patron) is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).

**Terms and conditions**
By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our [Terms and Conditions](https://www.monkeysconnect.com/legal-pages/terms-conditions).

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Your registration will only be valid if you sign up on our website. [Here](https://www.monkeysconnect.com/product/navigation-course-mythen-11-jan-2026) is the link to sign up.

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