Immerse Yourself in a Night Navigation Experience on Dartmoor: Perfect for Adventurers and Skill-Builders
Join our expert instructors, Kevin (Mountain Leader and member of Dartmoor Rescue Team) or Michelle (Hill & Moorland Leader), for a specialised course focused on enhancing your night navigation and advanced navigation skills. Both Kevin and Michelle bring extensive experience from walking in the UK and Europe and have a background in training and supervising DofE expeditions. As qualified first aiders, your safety is in capable hands.
Course Objectives
- Gain confidence in navigating during poor visibility conditions or after dark
- Understand the importance of timing and pacing techniques to aid navigation
- Learn to apply tactical navigation methods for improved navigation
- Develop the ability to identify and safely recover from navigational errors
Course Content
- Understanding the differences between daytime and nighttime navigation
- Utilising timing, pacing, and compass techniques
- Appreciating contours and landforms for better navigation
- Mastering safe recovery techniques in poor visibility conditions
Requirements
Location
The course will be held at Mardon Down (near Moretonhampstead). Other locations on Dartmoor can be arranged upon request.
Duration
This course spans approximately 3-4 hours, taking place in the evening or after dark to ensure practical, hands-on experience.
Costs
- £60 – up to 2 participants
- Additional participants £20 each
- Maximum 6 participants
Don’t miss this opportunity to fine tune your navigation skills and under the expert guidance of Kevin and Michelle.
Sign up for this enriching course today and unlock your potential for adventure!