En-suite bedrooms from £60pn. Book your course and then call us to book your accommodation
Find Out MoreNight Navigation
Adventure LEVEL | 1 day(s) | Ratio 1:6
Overview
Accurate navigation is all the more important in the autumn months as daylight hours are reduced, the clocks go back, and the potential to find yourself attempting to navigate the hills in the dark increases.
This afternoon/evening course is aimed at walkers, mountaineers, and climbers who wish to develop strategies and confidence for navigating safely in the dark.
Please bring a headtorch and spare batteries to use on this course.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
To increase your ability to navigate competently and confidently when faced with the potentially challenging conditions of the hill environment at night.
PRE-REQUISITES
Participants should have basic map and compass skills to build on. You should be confident that you are physically prepared to make the most of this course, which takes place in a potentially challenging environment and could involve a lot of height gain depending on the aims and abilities of the group.
If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact us to discuss these with a member of our team.
IS IT FOR ME?
This is a great lead-on from our Mountain Navigation course. It is ideal for those who wish to equip themselves with the skills to navigate confidently and competently in the mountain environment in the dark, to enable longer hill days as summer fades or to ensure you have the skills to get home safely should the need arise unexpectedly.
CONTENT
You will meet your instructor at 12.00 (midday) at Glenmore Lodge to discuss plans, recap basic navigation skills, and check the weather forecast before heading up onto the hill for some intensive navigation training.
- Ground to map and map to ground interpretation focusing on contour information
- Avoiding hazards
- Use of compass for taking and following bearings
- Distance measuring, with timing and pacing
- Aiming off and boxing away from corniced edges
- Navigation strategies for poor visibility conditions
- Relocation skills
Step 1
Book your course place online
Step 2
Call to book accommodation. Prices from £60pn
USEFUL INFORMATION
- Start Time:
- 12.00
- End Time:
- 20.00
- Meeting at:
- Glenmore Lodge
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Instruction
Use of kit
In-course transport
Packed lunch. We also recommend due to the timing of this course that you bring additional high-calorie food and hot drink. See the kit list below for more information.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IF YOU CHOOSE THE RESIDENTIAL OPTION - AS ABOVE PLUS
Accommodation in an en-suite bedroom. If booking as an Individual, you will not be asked to share with a stranger.
Use of the facilities at Glenmore Lodge.
Linen is provided along with a towel, you may wish to bring an extra towel if you would like to use the facilities.
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
Glenmore Lodge has a large, and very comprehensive store of up to date clothing and equipment. Although we can supply all the equipment you will need, at this level you are encouraged to use your own hill gear including emergency gear, tent, stove etc. (Your instructor will of course want to check that personal equipment is appropriate for the activity).
YOU WILL NEED (Glenmore Lodge can provide if required)
- Waterproof jackets and trouser
- Insulated synthetic jacket
- Appropriate footwear for the attended course
- Gaiters
- 40lt rucksack
- Walking poles
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO BRING WHICH WE DO NOT HAVE IN THE STORES
Listed here are the essentials, this is not an exhaustive list.
- Personal clothing
- Warm outdoor wear
- Insulating layers
- Trekking / climbing trousers (not cotton)
- Hat & gloves
- Head torch, spare batteries
- Whistle
- Compass – Silva type 4 recommended with a 1:40,000 romer
- Waterproof map case (maps and map cases are not a stores item but can be purchased from our shop)
- Rucksack liner (or sturdy bin liner) / dry bags
- Hydration system (water bottle)
- Box or bag for packed lunch
- Personal first aid kit
- Personal toiletries & medications (towels are provided)
