Informazioni aggiuntive
If you enjoy hiking in the mountains but have never ventured to tackle one on your own, this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a fundamental skill for moving with awareness in any type of environment.
The orienteering and mapping course is open to everyone: it is suitable both for those who are already accustomed to hiking on mountain trails and for those who are just starting out. NO special training is necessary as the objective of this course is to learn how to orient oneself in any kind of natural environment with traditional navigation tools such as MAP, COMPASS and ALTIMETER.
It is important to accrue a solid base of knowledge in order to approach any mountain hike with proper care.
Schedule
Program and course objectives. The course aims to provide a solid foundation of fundamental knowledge to undertake mountain hiking independently with all the necessary tools, will be explained:
- How to read a topographic map;
- How to use a compass;
- How to plan a route;
- Basic concepts of navigation in the environment;
- In-depth study of all techniques for orienting oneself in any situation while also taking advantage of natural methods (sun, stars, etc.).
What the course includes
Nr. 1 theoretical lesson
Nr. 1 day hike
Individual accident insurance valid for the outing in the environment for each participant
E-book for studying and reviewing + Handout practical exercises and concrete cases
A small gadget as a gift: not a simple object but something more, useful for mountain safety.
Course structure
- FIRST PART theoretical to introduce the topics of the course and assess together the knowledge of each participant to provide the right level of detail of the concepts accordingly
- SECOND PART. Practical lesson in the environment by carrying out a full-day mountain hike of approximately 700 meters in elevation gain and 12-15 km in length
- PART THREE At the end of the practical outing: consolidation of techniques seen during the hike and general review + constant “open channel” for support and advice even after the course has ended.
Fee
Price: 80€/person
(minimum 4 persone)
Notes
fee includes:
- Teaching materials on which to study and review;
- Gift gadgets useful for your excursions;
- Reserved discounts for purchasing materials and equipment;
Equipment
Boots
Backpack of at least 15 l
Comfortable, spare clothing
Packed lunch
Compass
Windproof jacket (shell)
Available dates
No dates available