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REI Outdoor School - Introduction to Map and Compass
Location:
Fairfax REI
11950 Grand Commons Avenue >Fairfax Store Events > Event Description Fairfax Clinics and Events REI Outdoor School - Intr
Fairfax, Virginia
Starts at: 9:00 AM
This is not an all day event
Description:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join us for an instructional trip to learn how to use a compass and read a map to truly find your way in the wilderness. We'll teach you the parts of a compass and how to make use of them. We'll talk about magnetic north, true north, and magnetic variation (declination), and help you make sense of it all.
Then we'll learn how to take a bearing from the terrain, and from your map, so you can triangulate your position and plan a route. Speaking of maps, what do all those squiggly lines mean? We'll look at topographic maps and learn how to read them to understand your terrain. We'll also discuss strategies such as using "handrails" for "aiming off' to improve the accuracy of your backcountry navigation. Basics of Land Navigation Class is recommended (but not mandatory) to get the most from this outing.
Upcoming Classes:
November 2 - Fairfax REI
November 15 - Timonium REI
December 7 - Bailey's Crossroads REI
January 18, 2009 - Rockville REI
February 15, 2009 - Bailey's Crossroads REI
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