British Sign Language Navigation Weekend
Learn LEVEL | 2 day(s) | Ratio 1:4
Overview
Do you wish you had the confidence to head out for a day in the hills, comfortable with your map reading and navigation abilities? This weekend course is designed to help you learn the fundamental skills of navigation, map setting, interpreting scales, contours, and keeping track of where you are.
We use a range of maps and exercises to demystify the subject and build your confidence to navigate independently when out exploring the hills.
This course is delivered in British Sign Language (BSL)
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
We’ll aim to cover all the core techniques required for confident and efficient navigation in the hills, in summer conditions.
PRE-REQUISITES
No previous mountain or navigation experiences needed, though some experience of summer hillwalking and being familiar with an Ordnance Survey (OS) map would be useful. You should have fitness for a day of hillwalking.
IS IT FOR ME?
There is no need for any previous experience, just a desire to learn the skills that will take you into the hills for independent adventures. This course is delivered in British Sign Language, and is intended to enable those with hearing impairments or users of BSL to learn the essentials of navigation.
CONTENT
On day one, we’ll likely spend most of our time around Glenmore Lodge’s grounds and the local area, where we can use a variety of maps and build up the basics of map setting, following a route, and using a compass. This will give opportunities to learn skills such as taking bearings, and using timing and pacing to help you track your progress.
On day two, we’ll likely head up to higher ground to continue our learning with a journey on the mountain. Other navigation strategies may come into play, such as the use of ‘attack points’, ‘aiming off’, recognising and using ‘catching features’, and simple relocation strategies.
Ultimately the content of the course will aim to satisfy the aspirations of the group, and will be adaptable to the conditions we encounter.
USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Instruction – this course is delivered by the Instructor in British Sign Language (BSL)
Use of kit from Stores
Packed lunch and afternoon tea & cake each day
In-course transport
Please get in touch with us directly if you have any questions about this course. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments necessary to ensure you’re able to get the most out of your experience.
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
Glenmore Lodge has a large and very comprehensive store of up to date clothing and equipment. You are welcome to borrow gear from our Stores at no extra cost to your course, and we hope this enables you to try the equipment we have on offer prior to investing in your own.
YOU WILL NEED (Glenmore Lodge can provide if required)
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Insulated synthetic jacket
- Appropriate footwear for the attended course
- 30-40 litre rucksack
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO BRING WHICH WE DO NOT HAVE IN STORES
Items listed
- Warm outdoor wear
- Insulating layers
- Trekking/climbing trousers (not cotton)
- Hat & gloves
- Compass – Silva type 4 recommended with a 1:40,000 romer
- Waterproof map case
- Hydration system/water bottle
- Box for packed lunch
- Personal first aid kit
- Personal toiletries & medications
- Suncream & sun hat
Your Instructor will likely provide a range of maps for use on this course, but if you have your own of the local area that you wish to become more familiar with using then please feel free to bring any along.
