Mountain Navigation Weekends in the Cairngorms National Park
These courses are ideal for both those who are starting from scratch, as well as those who have some navigating experience but would like to become more proficient and increase their repertoire of skills. The variety of terrain found in the Cairngorm Mountains provides an ideal practice ground, from the low level feature packed moorland to the test piece high plateau. This fun course is delivered in a well-structured, progressive manner so you quickly gain in confidence and skill.
There are practical days of detailed map reading followed by the application of techniques to ascertain one's position and route by the 5 main elements of mountain terrain: features, gradient, aspect of slope, distance and direction (compass work).
To take your skills on further or to consolidate your navigation skills then you might also want to consider our Night Navigation weekend at the beginning of December.
vital statistics
- Highlights: Of all the skills for the hills, navigation is the most important - no surprise when you consider that up to 80% of mountain rescue call-outs stem from navigational errors.
- Price: £225.00 to £258.00
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Price is per person for package
- Price Includes: Accommodation, All taxes, Local information/maps, All transport during trip, Arrival/departure transfers, Activities as per itinerary, Instruction, Meals as indicated
- Meals: All Meals
- Duration: 2 days
- Comfort Level: Mid-Range
- General Notes: Mountain Navigation Weekends In 2010/2011:
Arrive - 19th November 2010, 3rd December (Night Navigation), 1st April 2011, 17 June 2011
- Action Grade: Active - You will be on the go most of the time.
- Suitable for: Beginners, Intermediate
- Where:
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- Scotland-- Scottish Highlands--- Cairngorm National Park--- Aviemore
comfort zone
- Comfort level: Basic , Mid-Range , Luxury
- Fraoch Lodge is run along the lines of a fully catered ski chalet. The owners and your guide live on the premises so are always on hand to help. We pride ourselves on our hospitality, the charm of the property and the quality of our catering. We don't do gourmet; we do feasts! A great atmosphere for your guided walking holiday in Scotland.
- Rooms: Single, Double, Towels provided, Internet access
- Room facilities notes: Towels are provided on request in accordance with our environmental policy. Hand basins are provided in each room.
- Property: Garden/Terrace, Lounge, Cutlery, Equipment storage available, Tuition / courses can be arranged, Guides / tours can be arranged, Equipment hire can be arranged, Glassware, Crockery, Kettle, Toaster, Microwave, Dishwasher, Freezer, Fridge, Hob/Cooker, Oven, Ironing board/iron, Clothes dryer, Washing machine
- We have a dedicated drying room with a dehumidifier and heaters to make sure that you go out every day with dry kit. We also have daily mountain weather forecasts and our guide lives on site so is always available to advise you of extra activities or routes for your days off.
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