Mountain Navigation and Winter Skills Courses in Scotland
with TARMACHAN MOUNTAINEERING

Mountain Navigation is an essential skill to have before venturing into the hills and mountains. It is a fact that the route cause of most accidents in the mountains is due to poor or no navigation skills.

On our popular and fun courses you will obtain all the skills to move around the mountains and hills of Britain in a safe, confident and competent manner.

 We have a 1 or 2 day navigation course on offer through out the year.

As always we are very flexible regarding days to suit you, please phone or email to discuss your requirements.

ONE DAY NAVIGATION COURSE

MAP SCALES, SYMBOLS & CONTOURS

MAP ORIENTATION & BASIC MAP READING

ROUTE PLANNING

CONTOUR INTERPRETATION

TAKING BASIC COMPASS BEARINGS

TWO DAY NAVIGATION COURSE

 AS ON LEFT PLUS:

ADVANCED BEARING TECHNIQUES

PACING & TIMING

RELOCATION TECHNIQUES

POOR WEATHER STRATAGIES

GPS - PROS & CONS