{"id":3340,"date":"2025-04-03T15:00:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T15:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.flywheelsites.com\/?post_type=product&p=3340"},"modified":"2025-04-03T15:47:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T15:47:57","slug":"navigation-3-day-class","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/product\/navigation-3-day-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Land Navigation: Map & Compass Skills for the Backcountry"},"content":{"rendered":"

Land Navigation: Map & Compass Skills for the Backcountry<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Master the Art of Navigation with a Map, Compass, and Confidence<\/h3>\n

Do you worry about getting lost in the woods? Does using a map and compass feel confusing or intimidating? You’re not alone\u2014and this course is here to change that. Our Land Navigation 101 course<\/strong> is designed to eliminate the fear of getting lost and replace it with real-world skills, hands-on training, and true backcountry confidence.<\/p>\n

This intensive 30-hour wilderness navigation course<\/strong> teaches you how to read topographic maps, use both orienteering and lensatic compasses, and apply terrain association to travel through the backcountry\u2014without ever needing a GPS. Whether you\u2019re a hiker, hunter, search and rescue volunteer, or backcountry adventurer, this course gives you the tools to navigate like a pro.<\/p>\n

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What You\u2019ll Learn in This Land Navigation Course<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Topographic Map Reading<\/strong>
    Learn to interpret map legends, terrain features, contour lines, relief shading, grid systems, UTM coordinates, and more.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Compass Selection & Use<\/strong>
    Understand the differences between orienteering compasses<\/strong> and lensatic compasses<\/strong>, and how to shoot accurate azimuths and bearings with both.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Terrain Association<\/strong>
    Develop the ability to read and match terrain in real life to what you see on the map, including ridges, spurs, saddles, valleys, and reentrants.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Route Planning & Field Navigation<\/strong>
    Practice plotting and following your own routes, measuring distance using your pace count, and navigating with safety bearings, back azimuths, and guide rails.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Hands-On Map & Compass Exercises<\/strong>
    Apply your skills immediately on our 1,100-acre training site, with real terrain challenges and navigation exercises\u2014including elements that simulate orienteering<\/strong> and even basic geocaching<\/strong> scenarios.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Advanced Navigation Techniques<\/strong>
    Learn how to navigate using triangulation, dead reckoning, and nighttime navigation under limited light.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    What\u2019s the Difference Between Land Navigation and Orienteering?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Orienteering<\/strong> is a timed sport that involves navigating between checkpoints using a map and compass. This course, while incorporating some orienteering-style challenges, focuses on the real-world application of navigation<\/strong> in wilderness settings\u2014no time limits, no competitions\u2014just solid skills to get you in and out of the backcountry safely and confidently.<\/p>\n

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    Why Take a Map & Compass Navigation Course?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Learning land navigation<\/strong> opens up the outdoors in a way that GPS can’t. Whether you’re searching for remote hunting spots, hiking off-trail, or curious about geocaching<\/strong>, this class gives you the tools to explore beyond the beaten path\u2014and return safely.<\/p>\n

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    Who Should Take This Course?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Hikers, backpackers, and trail explorers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Hunters and anglers venturing off-grid<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      SAR and emergency personnel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Military service members and civilians preparing for self-reliance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Orienteering beginners who want foundational map and compass skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • Advanced orienteering competitors looking to sharpen terrain association and improve speed and accuracy in real-world environments<\/li>\n
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      Anyone who wants to go beyond GPS and navigate with confidence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Course Outcomes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      By the end of this course, you will:<\/p>\n

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        Navigate confidently using a topographic map, compass, and protractor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Identify and interpret terrain features in real environments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Plan and follow routes with terrain-based navigation strategies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Use back azimuths, triangulation, and pacing in practical field conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Understand the difference between GPS navigation, orienteering, and traditional map-and-compass travel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Move through the wilderness independently\u2014day or night, with or without trails<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Afraid of getting lost in the woods? Does the thought of using a map and compass stress you out? Let us help you banish that fear and uncertainty! Our Land Navigation 101 course will teach you how to use these basic tools to plot courses into the backcountry, and how to plot courses back out again.<\/p>\n

        Our Land Navigation I Course is designed to teach students to confidently navigate the outdoors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3344,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[66,57,62,60],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3340","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-survival","7":"product_cat-course","8":"product_cat-first-responders-tactical","9":"product_cat-huntgather-cook","11":"first","12":"instock","13":"featured","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-variable"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/3340","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3340"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3344"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3340"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=3340"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=3340"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=3340"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}