Mountain Orientation Course – Basic
Introduction
Have some minimal knowledge of guidance to enable us to move safely and
effectively in the environment of the middle and upper mountain.
For any mountaineer, climber, mountaineer and skier should be a
fundamental part of sports training. Today we have very effective
technology for guidance in the mountains, but given its limitations
should know and practice traditional methods of map and compass
orientation.
Objective of the course,
Learn concepts, techniques and tactical guidance to enable us to move through the environment safely ..
Contents of the course,
● Basic knowledge of cartography.
● Interpretation of map elements.
● Maps and types of use in the mountains.
● compasses and altimeters.
● Obtaining and tracking directions.
● guidance techniques: triangulation.
● Tactics mountain guide.
● GPS Basics
● Guidance final Gymkhana
Necessary equipment,
● Appropriate clothing for the activity, depending on the time of completion of the course.
● Hiking boots (trekking).
● Compass.
● Kit mountain.
(Recommended) arometro Altimeter
● backpack.
● spare clothing.
● Mac or similar.
● Cap.
●Sunscreen
● Water and some food (nuts, fruit, chocolate, cookies, …).
Minimum requirements
- You do not need mountaineering experience
- Land Being or having an accident insurance covering sports activities to be carried
(Since we can manage your card Todovertical federal, or accident insurance for 9 € / day)
Duration,
One day.
Lugar,
Sierra de Guadarrama
Maximum Ratio: teacher-student
1 teacher / 8 students
Group minimum / maximum
4 / 8 students
Price per student
45 € / student
Includes:
- Guide / Teacher-only group
- Transfers Guide / Teacher
From Todovertical also can arrange your transportation and lodging.
Dates of courses
May 9, 2010
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