HIKING II INFORMATION

Boulder Mountaineering School, CMC Boulder Group

Learning to find your way with a topographical map and compass is a fundamental skill to safely enjoying the outdoors. This course covers navigation, route finding problems, navigating in adverse conditions, weather, clothing, and trip planning.

Applications accepted up to the first class if there is room. If you have any questions, please contact bhs@cmcboulder.org

Hiking 1 or equivalent experience highly recommended

Topics covered include:

• Nutrition

- What to eat to maximize your performance
- Hydration and dehydration
- The affects of altitude
- What to do to recover and get ready for tomorrow
• Weather

- Lighting ? what to do
- Temperature change with altitude
- Rapid temperature changes
• Map and Compass

- Understanding a compass
- Understanding a map
- Finding where you are on a map
- How do I get somewhere

Next course offered

• Spring
• Fall

Application and Student Waivers

• Application for Hiking II