INNOVATION in NAVIGATION
Navigation is the skill of finding your way from a place where you are to a place where you want to be. Knowing that navigation is the most important skill in the sports of adventure running, adventure racing and orienteering, Golden Horseshoe Orienteering have developed Canada's most innovative and hands-on navigation clinics. Over 1000 people have taken our clinics and seminars in the last few years including novice outdoors people, gnarly weekend warriors, and professional adventure racers.

INNOVATIVE MAPS!
The map is the most important piece of equipment in adventure running, adventure racing and orienteering and this is certainly the case when learning to navigate. Accordingly, we believe that your first experience in learning to navigate MUST be on a map of high quality with a large scale (e.g., 1:10,000). Our cartographers have developed a series of innovative maps for our adventure racing clinics. Navigation 101 maps are high quality, accurate, and do not require declination. Map accuracy and detail is decreased (and declination added in) for the higher level adventure racing navigation clinics to mimic adventure racing map quality. We are the only navigation clinics in Canada that match map quality with participant skill level development.

NAVIGATION SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & SMART LEARNING
Successful navigation requires skills and confidence development. In Navigation 101 participants learn navigation basics on a high quality map and gain important self confidence towards their sense of direction. As participant navigation skills develop through the upper levels, the participants are more prepared for the challenges of our inaccurate topographical maps and more prepared to learn the many navigation strategies taught by our certified coaches. Our clinics are designed and taught by international level adventure runners - the best navigators in the country. Our instructors are nationally certified coaches and officials and design adventure and orienteering race courses.

CHECK-OUT OUR NAVIGATION 101 and NAVIGATION 201 CLINICS  and SCHEDULE BELOW! 

DESCRIPTION
Learn the basics of map and compass skills in this 2-hour clinic.  Learn to read and understand maps, map legends and scales.  Basic compass skills will be introduced, for map orientation and introductory bearings. Preparatory route selection and relocation techniques will be covered.

PRE-REQUISITE
None.

COST
$25/person (2 hours in length).  Pre-registration is required. Pre-registration is required. Register by sending an email to (nina 'at' dontgetlost 'dot' ca).  After registering, we will send you a confirmation package that includes more information and directions to the clinic.  Cost includes compass rentals, maps, and clinic handouts.

PRIVATE CLINICS
Don't see a date that fits your schedule? We also arrange private clinics. If you have a  bunch of friends that would like to take a course?  Find four friends and do the clinic for the regular price.  We can also  design a custom made clinic for you. E-mail us for more information. (nina 'at' dontgetlost 'dot' ca)

EQUIPMENT
Compass (or borrow one of ours), sun screen, bug spray, running shoes or hiking shoes, hiking attire.  Any changes to the equipment list will be included in your confirmation package.

INFORMATION
For more information contact Nina Wallace (nina 'at' dontgetlost 'dot' ca)

NAVIGATION 201: INTERMEDIATE NAVIGATION SKILLS

Navigation 201 clinics are a follow-up to the Navigation 101 clinics that provide adventure racers the necessary navigation and decision making skills to take their navigation proficiency to the next level.

DESCRIPTION
Learn about handrails, catching features and attack points. Practice “aiming-off”, “attacking from above” and “contouring.” Learn about pace counting and distance judgment. Relocation techniques are practiced in the woods. Discover how planning ahead can help you stay on track. The role of the navigator is also presented.

PRE-REQUISITE
Navigation 101 or successful completion of an adventure race, adventure run, intermediate level orienteering race or permission from the instructor.

REGISTRATION
$75/person
Cost includes park entrance fee (if applicable), compass rentals, maps, and clinic handouts. Pre-registration is required. Register by sending an email to (nina 'at' dontgetlost 'dot' ca). After registering, we will send you a confirmation package that includes more information and directions to the clinic.

PRIVATE CLINICS
Don't see a date that fits your schedule? We also arrange private clinics. If you have a  bunch of friends that would like to take a course?  Find four friends and do the clinic for the regular price.  We can also  design a custom made clinic for you. E-mail us for more information. (nina 'at' dontgetlost 'dot' ca)

EQUIPMENT
Compass (or borrow one from us), red and blue ball point pen, sun screen, head lamp (C, N, and W clinics only), bug spray, running shoes or hiking shoes, hiking or running attire. Any changes to the equipment list will be included in your confirmation package.

2010 NAVIGATION SCHEDULE

FEB 6, 2010 (HAMILTON AREA) -- NAVIGATION 101 AND NAVIGATION 201

APRIL 3, 2010 (HAMILTON AREA)  -- NAVIGATION 101 AND NAVIGATION 201

JUNE 5, 2010 (BURLINGTON AREA)  -- NAVIGATION 101 AND NAVIGATION 201

AUGUST 8, 2010 (HAMILTON AREA)  -- NAVIGATION 101 AND NAVIGATION 201

OCTOBER 23, 2010 (HAMILTON AREA)  -- NAVIGATION 101 AND NAVIGATION 201

*  When two clinics are offered on the same day, participants may complete both at a discounted rate of $80/person (6 hour clinic).

** Night and Advanced Clinics available upon request.

BACKWOODS ADVENTURES REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO: NINA WALLACE

A 25% deposit is due at the time of registration, refundable only if another participant fills your spot. Please send registration form and payment to:

BACKWOODS ADVENTURES

c/o Nina Wallace

16 Tossell Ave.,

Hannon, ON L0R 1P0

Questions??? Contact Nina E-mail : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it // 905.520.4407

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