Night Land Navigation & Topographic Map Lesson. All ages.

The best way to learn NIGHT LAND NAV and topographic map “reading” is on the ground and in the woods! We’ll meet up on the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Parking Lot at 8:30 PM and start training. The cost is $10.00 for a first time adventure seekers and $5.00 if you have been to an event in the past. All course materials are provided but if you have a compass bring it and a charged cell phone.
During this active and moving class you will learn how to test your compass and use it to orient the topographic map. Then you will determine your pace count and practice using your pace count in order to go a distance to get to an assigned point. This course is on rough, wooded, hilly terrain. You'll hike and experience the following major terrain features: HILL TOP, RIDGE, VALLEY, SADDLE, DEPRESSION and identify draws, spurs, cuts, fills and cliffs on the ground. Then associate them to the topographic map during a hike 1½ - 2½ mile hike. This event is physically active but reasonably paced.

At the end of the class you get to keep your topographic map, notes and pencil too!

Bring water, bug spray, and a tasty snack. Dress in layers for the weather. Wear long pants and a hat.

The training plan includes:

Task #1. Introduction, Experience & Payment, Release Form, Training Area Limits, Safety Plan & Whistle, Insect Sting/Bite. Setting the ELMO Compass.

Task #2 . Compass Inspection, Azimuth Check (TEST), Shoot Azimuths
(2X - 5X)

Task #3. Short Hike to explain terms and map features.

Task #4 Turn In Equipment