Sunday 28th November 2021
GPS Refresher - Full Day
A GPS refresher for outdoor navigators and leaders for those who own and regularly use some form of GPS device to navigate (and have possibly already completed a basic course) who want to reinforce or refresh their skill. This course is tailored for IMLs and revises the 5 core GPS skills: Setup & Operation, Location, Waypoints, Basic Navigation, and Track Back but focuses more on advanced GPS navigation techniques.
Over the past 2 years, GPS technology has rapidly advanced, and walkers, hikers and mountaineers enjoy far greater capability and potential compared to motorists’ satnavs. This all-new course both informs and demonstrates to participants the capabilities of the latest devices and gives the opportunities to learn and consolidate core GPS skills and discover some exciting new ones.
Equipment
Appropriate outdoor clothing and kit for a day out on the hill including a packed meal. Bring your own GPS device, or smart-device mapping app, along with fully charged or with fresh batteries. However, a GPS device will be provided for all course members to practice the various skills.
Provider info
Rick Shearer is the BAIML GPS Jedi having both extensively used GPS devices to lead and navigate worldwide and delivered training to fellow IMLs and other professionals over the past 15 years.