DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, ONE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT (NOVEMBER 23)

PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL DETAILS BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION

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Event Leaders: Kate Rudge, Lead Educator CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

Join Backcountry Women for a workshop to help prep you for exploring trails. It's easy to go hiking with a group of friends who "know the way" or hike on a well-beaten path, but we all need to know the basics to be more self-sufficient when we head out for a hike.

In this workshop we will learn:

• basic skills to get you started with navigation
• how to use a variety of tools to add into your kit for navigating
• identifying map features to help to know where you are
• implementing use of basic paper maps and being able to use a legend to describe the most common items on topographic maps
• learn about the advantages of different types of navigation tools
• a basic understanding of GPS based technology including demos of the AllTrails app and satellite communication devices

We will provide a variety printed map examples to work off of during the workshop.

Note: this course will NOT teach navigation skills using a map and compass.

Location: Half Pints Brewing Co. Details will be sent out in a reminder email. Beer will not be available for purchase, but tea and coffee will be available.  

Time: Please arrive at 6:45pm. We will begin promptly at 7:00pm

Bring: 

• Notebook + pen - you’ll want to take notes!

• Your smartphone

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the ancestral lands of the Ininiw, Anishinaabe, and Dakota Nations, and the homeland of the Metis Nation.  Our organization, Backcountry Women, is based on Treaty No. 1 Territory, and we appreciate that this event takes place on Treaty No 1. Territory.

Further details will be provided to registered participants. Participants are responsible for having a valid e-mail address, communicating with the event organizer regarding any changes in attendance, and for checking e-mails prior to an event.

This event allows cancellation no less than 5 before start of event. If you are no longer able to attend, please see our Cancellation Policy.