Navigation is an essential skill for anyone who intends going into the Scottish hills and mountains. At any time of year low cloud can mean poor visibility, making navigation more challenging. By heading out into the darkness we can practice the techniques required to deal with these conditions and learn to confidently navigate off the hill if caught out by short daylight hours over the winter.
This course is for people who enjoy days out on the hill, but would prefer to train on terrain that is not too physically demanding. At times the course will be off track on the open hillside. Maximum distance 8km and maximum ascent 500m.
Develop and progress your navigation
This course is designed to build on your existing navigation skills and to develop your confidence. The course is perfect for those wanting a ‘next step’ after attending one of our one day summer navigation courses. It builds on your skills to develop strategies to cope with bad weather or being caught out by short daylight hours.
Techniques will include:
The majority of the time on the hill we will be in complete darkness.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 12 people per course.
What will you get from attending the course?
A good headtorch (minimum 200 lumens) with fresh batteries as well as a spare are essential.
We will not be moving quickly so bring lots of warm kit appropriate for the conditions. Please also bring a map (Harvey Maps or Ordnance Survey Sheet) of the relevant area if you have it, and a Compass (Silva Type 4 or similar). Maps, map cases and compasses can be provided for the course, if you do not have them.
The course fee does NOT cover kit or accommodation.
2024 Night Navigation date
Courses will begin at 5:30pm and finish at approximately 10pm.
Course Meeting Points
Yes. We will be on the hill for approximately five hours, covering approximately 8km and 500 metres of ascent. You should be fit and experienced enough to manage yourself for five hours on the hill in all conditions.
If you have any questions about your suitability for this course please email info@mountaineering.scot
Cost:
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Why become a member?
To book our mountain safety courses, you must be at least 18 years old. Members aged between 14 and 18 can attend a course if accompanied by a parent or nominated adult – please email us to find out more and book this. Thanks to your membership, we can subsidise the costs of our courses and keep them affordable for all members.
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