Would you like to learn how to read a topographical map for wilderness travel and how to use a compass and GPS with that topo map so you don’t get lost? Join Sierra Club for this two-part course.
MARCH 14 (SAT) 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM, Class at the Discovery Center
MARCH 15 (SUN) 1:00- 3:00 PM, Orienteering at Shawnee Mission Park ENROLLMENT = $75, OR = $25 as a scholarship for ages18 to 30.
BEFORE CLASS Read the book Wilderness Navigation: Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter & GPS by Bob & Mike Burns, Mountaineer Books 2025 (fourth edition).
FOR CLASS You will need a compass with a clear baseplate. Read Chapter 2 for detailed information on different types of compasses. One basic compass that the book recommends is the Brunton Tru Arc 5.