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Map & Compass Basics

July 13, 2020 @ 7:00 pm8:30 pm

Free
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Map & Compass Basics

Monday, July 13, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Online
Instructed by Annette Ng

Annette Ng is an Apprentice Interpretive Hiking Guide who is also working towards certification as a Fitness Instructor Specialist. A nature enthusiast, she is thrilled to have the opportunity to share the outdoors with you!

Hiking often leads to being lost in thought but how to avoid being physically lost? This workshop guides you through the basics of using a map and compass. Learn how to use a topographic map as a trip planning tool: interpret contour lines, identify features, scale and distances. Discover how to use a compass to take bearings on a map and in the field. GPS will not be covered in this course.

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Details

Date:
July 13, 2020
Time:
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost:
Free

Organizer

Friends of Fish Creek
Phone
1 (403) 238 – 3841
Email
info@friendsoffishcreek.org
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Venue

15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB
Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada
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Phone
403-238-3841