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Map and Compass: Crawford Notch

Date and Time

Saturday, April 3, 2021, 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Location

Highland Center,
New Hampshire, White Mountains,
NH

Registration

Registration is required for this activity.




(best time to call: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Saturday)

Overview

This one-day Map and Compass course in the "Outdoor Basics for Beginners" series is designed for hikers seeking to gain skills in map reading and compass use. The course will offer one day of indoor and outdoor classroom instruction on the basics of using a map and compass. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Combination of classroom instruction and field time practicing skills Multiple hands on activities offered throughout the day Skills learned will include: Basic map reading. Covers types of map, common map features, and what to look for when purchasing a map. Orienting a map using compass and using land features Basic compass use. Instruction on basic features of the compass, how to shoot bearings and follow bearings over distance. Covers types of compass and what to look for when purchasing a compass. Locating yourself in the wilderness using map and compass and land features

AMC Trip Policy

Cost*

Starting at:

Adult: $104 member / $119 non-member
*Instruction and leadership by AMC Outdoor Guides Lunch A new Suunto compass for each participant, that will be used during the course

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Activities

Hiking
Instruction (Skills)

Offered By

AMC Staff

Status

Open

Nearby AMC Destination

Highland Center at Crawford Notch

Difficulty

Easy-Moderate

Audience

Adults (18+)


Contact



(best time to call: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Saturday)


Contact


AMC Guides are passionate about the outdoors and have the skills necessary to ensure safe adventures. Certified in wilderness medicine, with focused training in outdoor leadership and risk management, guides provide individual attention while reaching group goals. They possess local natural and cultural history knowledge and solid backcountry skills, and they follow well-planned itineraries. As lifelong learners, AMC guides create the connections and moments that become lasting memories.
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