- LEARN TO READ MAPS
- WORK WITH A COMPASS
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ORIENTATE
IN NATURE
WILDERNESS ORIENTATION WORKSHOP
You want to know everything necessary to take a trip into wild backcountry? No matter if you seek to explore the wildernesses of North America or the hinterland of Austria, with these backcountry navigation and camping basics you’ll have the foundation and orientation you need. Join and learn how to work with a compass, read maps, pack efficiently and act informed in backcountry terrain and in regards to wildlife.
- Duration: 2 days
- Age: ideal from 14 years
- Compass and maps included
- Canvas tent at reduced rate
- Participants: 4 - 12
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Adults: 108€/day
Under 15 years: 90€/day
Private Workshop: 510€/day
READING THE LANDSCAPE, WORKING WITH MAPS AND A COMPASS
EXPLORING UNCHARTED TERRAIN AWAY FROM PATHS
CAMPING LIKE A PIONIEER IN NASSWALD OR IN NATURE
Workshop Schedule
Arrival Day (optional)
- 17:00 transfer from train station / arrival in Nasswald
- Check-in basic or glamping tents
- 18:00 intro circle
- campfire & dinner
- discussion: prepping for a wilderness trip
Day #1: MAP & COMPASS
- 08:00 breakfast
- 09:00 Introduction into Map Reading: Terrain, Altitude, Legend
- 10:30 How to plan a river trip, mountain hike or multi day trek with a map
- 13:00 lunch
- Introduction into using a compass
- Setting a march number
- Locating yourself with a map and compass
- dinner and campfire
Day #2: FIELD PRACTICE
- 08:00 breakfast
- Finding places: hiking with a march number
- 13:00 lunch
- Crossing obstacles without loosing course
- 18:00 transfer to train station
- Navigate and orientate in open terrain away from paths or roads
- Learn how to locate yourself and find places on a map
- Gain the freedom and confidence to walk anywhere on earth
WORKSHOP DATES:
Choose from existing dates or request a new date. Once 4 people sign up for a date, the worksop will take place. Alternatively, you can also book a private workshop for yourself or smaller group.
Book your Orientation Workshop now.
Book a spot for one of our scheduled workshop dates above or request a new date or private workshop for yourself.