This is an opportunity to consolidate on areas of personal performance, show you some simple ways to understand contours and how to use them in your navigation. This is ideal for those who working towards their Summer ML award. Contour only maps will be used on this day
Such as;
Identify the basic contour shapes on the map and ground
Relate map and the land to each other using contours
Identify slope angles and aspects
Measure distance on the map and complex terrain including slopes
Methods of identifying features and position
Navigate using the map alone
Appropriate use of compass
Methods of relocation
Route strategy using contours
Meet Caffi Siabod in Capel Curig at 0900
Paul Poole Mountaineering provide Lowland Leader, Hill and Moorland Leader, Mountain Leader and Single Pitch Awards for Mountain Training Cymru.