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ART - NAVIGATION COURSES
Navigation for adventure racing and orienteering are NOT the same thing. Orienteering deals with finding precise markers using accurate, detailed maps. In adventure racing, navigation is about interpreting ambiguous and sometimes incomplete information to find distinct (and usually obvious) points. Our navigation classes are specifically designed to help you in wilderness-based adventure races.
The fundamentals of navigation (reading a map and compass) are actually quite logical and straightforward when properly explained. The real challenge comes in route selection, strategy and interpretation of information. On a 1:50,000 scale map (the standard for adventure races in Canada) there is rarely enough detail to know exactly what lies between you and the next checkpoint. As well, maps are often out of date and incomplete. The best strategy usually comes from knowing which features and information on the map you can trust as well as reading into what is not shown.
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Take any course from Lawrence Foster – race course designer for the
Adventure Racing World Championships and Captain of Team Holofiber and you could win a pair of Rudy Projects! Also, at every
course taught by Lawrence you get a free copy of Adventure Sports
Magazine!
Check back for complete details and registration.
LOCATIONS:
Running Free - Markham, ON
708 Denison Street
Markham, Ontario
L3R 1C1
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to get directions to Running Free.
As an
added bonus, we have arranged some great deals with Running Free:
 Gears
Bike Shop - Mississauga, ON
176 Lakeshore Road West
Mississauga, Ontario L5H 1G3
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directions to Gears Bike Shop.
 The
Holistic Clinic - Ottawa, ON
2211 Riverside Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
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for more information about The Holistic Clinic.
DATES:
1. NAVIGATION SEMINAR (18:30 - 22:00)
Designed for beginner to intermediate navigators the Seminar will start with the fundamentals - map and compass - before progressing to adventure racing specific exercises in plotting checkpoints, route selection, strategy and tactics. We will review actual examples from Raid the North and Salomon Adventure Challenge events and leave you with a take-home fieldwork exercise that you can do on your own or in our Navigation Field Course (see below).
COST: $50 Cdn(NOTE: Course instructor listed below each course)
Toronto Dates:
Ottawa Dates:
NOTE: Additional sessions can be set up for groups in other locations. Contact our office for details. |
2. NAVIGATION FIELD COURSE (11:00 - 17:00)
Building on the fundamentals and strategy work of the Navigation Seminar the Field Course will be a hands-on exercise in a wilderness setting. Experienced adventure racers will take you through a series of checkpoints and navigation exercises in off-trail conditions. Learn how to interpret features, estimate pace, set and follow a bearing and select the fastest route.
It is recommended that participants take the Navigation Seminar first
or have a solid foundation in navigational skills, and must be ready for a physical day. What to bring and what to wear will be discussed prior to the event.
COST: $75 Cdn
Near Toronto Dates:
(NOTE: Course instructor listed below each course)
Near Ottawa Dates:
NOTE: Additional sessions can be set up for groups in other locations. Contact our office for details. |
3. ADVANCED NAVIGATION AND STRATEGY- NEW! (Evenings: 18:30 - 22:00)
Already nailed the fundamentals but still not nailing the
racecourse? Using concrete examples from previous Raid the North and
Raid the North Extreme events we will review and discuss route
options and identify the key rules to finding the fastest way to the
finish line. We will compare the winning team's strategy to that of
most teams as well as the course designers route and thoughts.
Participants are invited to submit specific examples from previous
Raid the North events for discussion in class. It is assumed that
all participants are experienced navigators as there will be no
discussion on the fundamentals.
COST: $60 CdnNEW! Calgary Dates:
(NOTE: Course instructor listed below each course)
Toronto Dates:
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