Contour Workshop

26/01/2025 - 26/01/2025

The Three Lions

Bookings start from £0.00

About

WORKSHOP CONTENT & LEARNING OUTCOMES

Join us for a hands-on navigation workshop where we’ll demystify the world of contours and how they shape our journey across the landscape.

We'll kick off the day indoors with an engaging session on:

  • Understanding Contours: What they are, how they appear on a map, and what they reveal about the terrain.
  • Anticipating Terrain Features: How to interpret the map and what you can expect to see when you arrive at a location.
  • Simple Techniques: Easy-to-apply methods to make contours and their practical implications clear.

In the afternoon, we’ll head outdoors to put theory into practice:

  • Identifying Contour Shapes: Recognizing key contour features on both the map and in the landscape.
  • Relating Map to Ground: Using contours to align the map with the environment and vice versa.
  • Locating and Navigating: Developing techniques to navigate confidently using the map alone, even without the aid of a compass.
  • Relocation Methods: Learning how to identify features to relocate yourself if you’re unsure of your position.
  • Route Planning: Applying contour knowledge to develop a strategic approach to planning and following routes.

By the end of the day, you’ll have a stronger understanding of how the map and the terrain connect, enabling you to navigate more confidently in any environment.

EQUIPMENT/KIT REQUIRED

Everyday Hill Walking equipment + bothy bag, 

1:25k OL22, Explore 1:50k of the location if you'd like to explore different maps and see how they differ in appearance. 

Snacks, lunch, water 

Permenant marker pens for W/Proof maps

 

WORKSHOP PROVIDER CREDENTIALS

Locryn Williams - ML, RCI, 

Nomads Adventure and Climbing

Nomadsadventure@outlook.com

Nomadsadventure.net

 

CANCELLATION PROCEDURE

Please let me know 24 - 48 hours before the event if you are planning on not attending

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE EVENT

Your CPD record - If you attend this event and it counts as CPD, your CPD point/s will automatically be added to your record in due course - you will not need to add it yourself.

Please allow up to 2 weeks for the workshop provider to complete the event in the system and assign you your CPD, thank you.

Where And When

Start
26/01/2025 10:00
End
26/01/2025 14:00
Total Days
0.5
Maximum Bookings
12
Bookings
11
Venue
The Three Lions
Town
Fordingbridge
County
Hampshire
Postcode
SP6 2HF
Country
United Kingdom
Latitude
50.92058
Longitude
-1.77374

CPD Points

CPD Points
0.50

Provider

Name
Mountain Training Association
Phone
07581201063
Website
Email

Booking

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Other Dates

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