This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of land navigation. Students will learn how to confidently use a compass, understand its anatomy, and apply essential techniques such as pace counting and distance measurement. The class covers orienteering without a map, reading different types of maps, and interpreting marginal data. Key skills include adjusting for declination, terrain association, and working with the Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) to accurately locate points on a map. Students will also learn how to match the map and compass, utilize navigation tools, plan routes effectively, and maintain travel logs to “stay found” in the field. By the end of the course, participants will have the foundational skills needed to navigate in a variety of environments with confidence and accuracy. Limited to 24 Students The registration deadline is 2 weeks prior to class start date. Must be at least 13 years of age to attend the class. Any student under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult that is registered for this class. We will Navigate over variable terrain daily in this class so being able to walk comfortably for 2-6 miles a day should be considered important before attending this course. For questions regarding classes or gear lists, please contact our Lead Instructor, Ty Barker, at (304) 237-2173 or by email at [email protected]. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST. Required Gear List - Click Here Meeting Location - Click Here Cabin Rentals - Click Here Cancellation Policy - Click Here Port-a-Pots are located approximately 400 yards from the base camp near the parking area. Water will be available from jugs located in Base Camp. We continually check the water supply to make sure it is readily available. We do not allow anyone to remain at camp without an instructor present If you suffer from a medical condition that requires medication, please bring your prescribed medicines with you. If you undergo surgery or a hospital stay within 30 days of the class, DO NOT attempt this course. Min age is 16 yrs, and must be accompanied by an adult. If you bring a minor (under 18 yrs old) that is not your child, you must have a signed Emergency Care Authorization form filled out by that child's parent(s) or legal guardian. Reference your Confirmation email for this document. About our School: Fully Insured Red Cross Certified Training Facility EMT’s and Paramedic’s on Staff AED on Location Epinephrine on Location Instructors are CPR and Wilderness First Aid Red Cross Certified Low Student to Instructor to create a Pedagogy learning environment. Most Instructors either former Military, EMS, or LE Dave Canterbury is NASAR Advanced Search and Rescue Certified Dave Canterbury is Certified Expert Trapper by Fur Takers of America and a Certified Intermediate Herbalist by the Herbal Academy International School of Herbal Arts and Sciences All Instructors are equipped and licensed in HAM radio as well as PLB SAT comms for emergency communications away from classroom area. Training area is over 4500 Forested Acres Disclaimer:Please make sure you take all gear with you at the end of the class. If gear is left behind, we will not be able to ship it to you, and will be considered abandoned. Due to property insurance restrictions: There will be no camping on the school property prior to the start of the class or after the classes conclude. Each class is instructed by highly trained and professional outdoor/wilderness instructors. Each instructor teaches the Pathfinder School system and is authorized by Dave Canterbury. Instructors, including Dave Canterbury, can vary from class to class.
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