HIKING NAVIGATION 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 and navigating in adverse conditions.

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

This course was previously called Hiking II.
Prerequisites: Hiking and Survival Essentials or equivalent experience.
Students are required to purchase their own topo map at an approximate cost of $10-$15.
Course fee: $30.

Topics covered include:

• 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 Navigation