• Plas y Brenin
  • 5 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

Complete Navigation

  • Hike
  • Navigation
  • Intermediate
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Overview

During this five day course, you'll develop from having little or no navigational experience to having a firm understanding of mountain navigation techniques. It's a great way to rapidly develop a well rounded knowledge of mountain navigation, or to consolidate and expand a basic grasp of traditional technique. You'll look at the traditional methods of navigation, using a map and compass before moving on to examine the benefits that modern technology can bring, using a handheld GPS system. All of this will, of course, be wrapped up with plenty of walking in the Snowdonia hills, putting everything into practice in real situations to further your understanding.

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Can I book privately?

Yes. If you would like to book a private course then give us a call to discuss your needs.

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The Objectives

You'll gain slick navigation skills in the mountains even when there are no footpaths or it's dark.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

What to Expect

Your itinerary's flexible as we review and reflect on each day before the next one's planned. We'll introduce you to all aspects of navigation in the hills, on a range of map scales, from simply choosing the right path to heading across trackless terrain with just contour features to go by. You'll also undertake poor visibility and night navigation, and we'll introduce you to electronic aids too.

Experience Required

You'll need summer hillwalking experience.
a great way to build and consolidate your navigational skills.

We want to help you focus on achieving your goals so if you're staying with us, comfortable accommodation (with WIFI included) and good food are part of the deal, you don't need to think about sorting this out for yourself. Support is on hand from our friendly, and exceptionally well qualified staff, to help develop your understanding and personal skills. They also help you to formulate an appropriate action plan for your further development.

What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide
  • Walking Boots
  • Walking socks  
  • Wicking base layer
  • Walking trousers – usually these will be a modern ‘technical’ quick drying fabric
  • Fleece
  • Hard Shell Waterproofs
  • Woolly hat Gloves – need to be warm
  • Rucksack- ideally 35 litres min
  • Personal First aid kit
  • Spare clothing – e.g. extra fleece, belay jacket, spare gloves, spare hat, goggles
  • Sun glasses particularly when sunny or snowy
  • Drinks bottle and/or flask
  • Compass (Silva Expedition 4 recommended)
  • Maps - OS 17 Snowdon & Conwy Valley 1:25000 (and OS 115 Snowdon 1:50000 for navigation courses). Laminated maps are great as you don't need a map case and you can make notes mark points etc. (Can be purchased from our shop)
  • Sun cream/ insect repellent/ spare food/sun hat
You should have done some hillwalking, and ideally attended a hill or a mountain skills course.
Course Schedule

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Length
5 Days
Start Date
27th August, 2018
Spaces left
1
Cost
£357
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5 Days
Start Date
29th October, 2018
Spaces left
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Cost
£357
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Length
5 Days
Start Date
25th March, 2019
Spaces left
6
Cost
£357
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This course will help you become

A competent mountain navigator

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