Course: Map and Compass - Sunday, Dec 02, 2018

The Basics:
Event Type: Course 
Event Location: Canmore clubhouse, Heritage room 
Date(s) & Time:   Sunday, Dec 02, 2018 09:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 08:00 AM @ Car pool lot by COP)  
Registration Cut Off:   Saturday, Dec 01, 2018 12:00 AM  
Event Duration: 1 day 
Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Tyler Hallman
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 16
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 10
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   14 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
Learn how to navigate in the mountains. Learn how to use a map and compass. This full day course will be a mix of theory and practical outdoor sessions. You will learn how to develop route plans and white-out navigation plans. Instructor is Rod Plasman from ACC Rocky Mountain Section.
Required Items to Bring:

You will need the following items for the map course:

-      Compass (something equivalent to: https://www.mec.ca/en/product /5037-375/Ranger-CL-Hi-Vis-Compass

-      Gemtrek map: Canmore Kananaskis Village

-      Ruler

-      Pencil

-      Notebook

-      Pack and gear to spend part of the afternoon outdoors

When looking for a compass, the following are features you will want:

-      Sighting mirror

-      Rugged case

-      Declination adjustment

-      Clinometer

-      Glow in the dark


How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   08:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Car pool lot by COP


No refunds. Send someone in your place if you can’t attend.
Cancellation Policy
If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Calgary Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.

Trip Feedback
If you have any feedback, positive or negative, concerning this trip or any other, we want to hear from you! You can send any feedback you may have to the Section Chair.

Registration for this event closed on Saturday, December 01, 2018 at 12:00 AM.