Map & Compass Basics at REI

Monday, February 28, 2011

REI in Asheville will be offering a Map & Compass Basics class on Wednesday, March 16th at 7p.m.

This class is aimed at newcomers to maps and compasses. REI will cover the basics such as understanding map symbols, orienting the map and compass, triangulation, declination adjustment, and reading terrain features. Participants are encouraged to bring their own compasses. No experience is necessary!

The class is free, but you need to register first.




Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com

1 comment

vakantiehuizen costa blanca said...

Wow..!! That's a great news that REI is conducting a class to teach the newbies,how to read the map and the basics of compass adjustment....I will force every newbie to go and have a experience of it...