Saturday, November 9

Women's Learn to Navigate Course

Learn how to use a baseplate compass, read a topographic map, take a bearing and walk a route. Easy 5 klm off-track course, all-women group.

Date and time

Saturday, November 9 · 8:30am - 2:30pm AEDT

Location

Canberra

Canberra Canberra, ACT Australia

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

SAT 09 NOVEMBER 2024: 08:30 AM - 14.30 PM

FOR MORE INFORMATIN AND BOOKINGS, PLEASE BOOK THROUGH OUR HUMANATIX LINK BELOW- WE ARE MOVING AWAY FROM EVENTBRITE:

https://events.humanitix.com/women-s-learn-to-navigate-course-gjmfkbjn

Frequently asked questions

How far is the walk?

It's approximately 5-5.5 klms

How hard is the walk?

Off-track walking is generally harder than on track, because you have to focus more on your steps, you're concentrating on a bearing and you're having to think more than just follow a track. The maximum ascent for the day is around 200 metres in total. There will be some small spur walks uphill.

I have an old compass from my high school days. Will that be suitable?

If your compass has a bubble in it, it likely won't be accurate. I also can't recommend cheap compass brands like Kathmandu, but can recommend any of the brands and models here: https://bushsafe.com/articles

Do I need to wear Gaitors?

If you're frightened of snakes, or you don't want a stick injury, gaitors are recommended, however the undergrowth on this event is quite sparse. We do recommend them for more remote navigation events.

Organized by

Bushsafe

Bushsafe run unique outdoor and survival skills courses for women, in the ACT and Southern NSW area.

Learn outdoor skills such as fire making, finding and treating water, navigation and getting unlost, what to do in an outdoor emergency and how to survive in the wilderness.

As featured by the ABC, in this article, here:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-22/act-teaching-women-outdoor-emergency-survival-skills-hiking/102634212

ABN: 92 845 308 397