Workshop | Land Navigation Course | Presented by TPC

About this event

Tannery Pond Center presents our Workshop: Basic Land Navigation by Pete Burns

June 29 | 9 AM - 3 or 4 PM

Class Fee: $25 per person, fee must be paid in advance.

RSVP: call 518-251-2505 or email director@tannerypondcenter.org to reserve your spot.

Location: This course will take place at Minder Lodge & the Ski Bowl at Gore Mountain.

Max Class Size: 12

Minimum Age to Participate: 12 Years Old

Course Description: This course will be a basic map and compass course covering topographical map reading and interpretation, navigation and how to integrate with your handheld gps / phone app if wanted.  Morning will be a classroom session followed by an afternoon outside putting our skills to the test.

Details:

• 9 AM - 12 PM - Classroom Instruction

• 12-12:30 PM - Lunch - please bring your own bagged lunch!

• 12:30- 3 or 4 pm - Testing your skills outside!

What to Bring/Wear:

• Please bring a compass if you have your own. If you do not have one, we will provide one.

• Bring your phone.

• We will provide topographical maps.

• Please wear clothing/gear appropriate for the weather:

  • Rain gear as needed

  • Hiking books

  • Layers if cool

  • Bug spray as desired

Pete Burns

Pete is North River native and has been a whitewater/wilderness guide for over 40 years. He says: “I haven’t been lost that much.”