Learn to read topographic maps, use a compass to find your way, and become more confident in the backcountry!

In this 4-hour program, Chris Varian, Licensed Guide and Outdoor Educator, will cover the essentials everyone should know to find their way through the woods, including:
• Selecting, reading, and navigating with topographic maps
• Understanding how map information relates to physical terrain
• Understanding true north, magnetic north, and declination adjustments
• Using a compass to plot and follow a bearing
• Planning routes and moving in the backcountry
• Knowing what to do if you get lost

With plenty of hands-on practice built into the learning, this fun program is a great way to prepare for your next adventure and find your way home!

For everyone ages 10+