Day 1: In-School Training Day
Teams will under-go a series of practical training sessions as well as carry out route planning.
Training topics covered:
- Stoves and Food choices
- Putting up tents
- Clothing and Equipment
- Route planning
Day 2: Navigation Training Walk
Participants spend the day with an instructor being taught essential navigational skills. In addition, they will also learn the protocols to effectively manage an emergency situation.
Topics covered:
- Orientating a map
- Map Scales
- Understanding symbols
- Relating map to ground
- Taking a simple bearing
- Dealing with emergencies
At the end of the training walk, participants will be debriefed by our instructors which will assist them prepare for their qualifying expedition.