Navigation and Map-Reading for Campers

This course teaches you how to navigate confidently in nature without depending on digital devices. You’ll learn to read topographic maps and understand contour lines, slopes, water flows, and elevation changes. The course explains how to use a compass accurately and how magnetic declination affects direction. You’ll study route planning, timing estimates, and terrain evaluation. Techniques for recognizing natural markers such as trees, rock shapes, and water channels are included. Exercises allow you to practice orientation using only a map and compass. The course also teaches how to avoid getting lost and what steps to take if it happens. You’ll learn strategies for navigating in fog, darkness, or low-visibility conditions. Downloadable practice maps help you build real-world confidence. By the end, you’ll navigate outdoor environments with ease.

Format: Video course + practice maps
Duration: 3 hours
What You’ll Learn: Compass use, map reading, orientation strategies, terrain assessment.
Target Audience: Campers who want reliable navigation skills.