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 Advanced Map & Compass

Date/Time: Sunday, September 23, 8:30 am – 5 pm
Meet at: Quail Springs Picnic Area
Fee: $60 ($50 JTNPA/PINE members)
Instructor: Theresa Walsh, Navigation Specialist
Hike Level: Strenuous
Hone your route-finding ability with Tee Walsh, in this all-day field class. Under Walsh’s expert guidance, participants will plan their cross-county route for the day taking into consideration land features, terrain, points of interest, and ease of travel. The class will then follow the path of their choice through the desert wilderness. Along the way, Rogers will discuss advanced navigation techniques including triangulation as well as the ecology of the area. Participants will experience the thrill having their planned route unfold over the landscape during the day. The class will travel approximately eight miles with some boulder scrambling.
Prerequisite: Basic Map & Compass or prior map and compass abilities

If you are a member of JTNPA/PINE you will get a $10 discount off every Desert Institute class. If you are not a member you can become one here.

Please take the time to review our General Class Information and Fitness Levels before registering.

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