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Basic Navigation
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Module 1: Foundations of Outdoor Navigation
Why navigation matters (even on marked trails)
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Common myths and mistakes
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Overview of navigation tools
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Foundations quiz
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Module 2: Understanding Maps
How to read a topographic map
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Contour lines, symbols, and scales
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How to orient a map
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Map symbols quiz
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Module 3: Mastering the Compass
Parts of a compass (baseplate, needle, housing, etc.)
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Taking a bearing
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Following a bearing
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Triangulation: finding your location using 2–3 landmarks
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Triangulation assignment
Module 4: Introduction to GPS & Digital Tools
Handheld GPS vs. smartphone apps (like Gaia GPS, AllTrails)
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How to plot a route
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GPS accuracy, limitations, and battery life
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Overview of navigation tools
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Module 1: Foundations of Outdoor Navigation
Overview of navigation tools
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