Run the Wild Technical Series - Navigation Essentials

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  • Date Sat 14th November 2020
  • Time 09:00
  • Location Aldbury, Tring, Hertfordshire
  • Price £35.00
  • Races 1 race

Event summary

Join Run the Wild for their Navigation Essentials workshop on Saturday 14th November 2020 in Tring, Hertfordshire. This event is perfect for those looking to improve their map reading skills and stay on track during races or hikes in wild areas. Led by a qualified International Mountain Leader and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Assessor, participants will learn essential navigation methods before putting their skills to the test on the trails. With free on-site parking and easy access from London, this workshop offers a fun and informative way to become your own GPS and enjoy the great outdoors with confidence. Don't miss out on this opportunity to up your navigation game!

Organiser's Description

Ever got fed up with doing extra distance in a race because you took the wrong turn?! Always just following the people ahead of you? Or maybe you just want to get to grips with map reading. In this series we will be teaching you navigation methods, as well as practical tips of how to stay on the right path in wild areas of the UK and Europe. We all hear far too often of people getting lost in the hills, either in races or just indeed on leisurely hikes. Even a GPS has limited capacity in route finding, but with the right knowledge you can be the ultimate GPS!

On this morning workshop you will be taught the essentials of navigating with a map by a qualified International Mountain Leader and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Assessor. Once you've learnt some of the basics in a classroom environment, we move onto the trails to test your knowledge on the trails.

The event is easily accessible, just 40 minutes North West of London by rail or road and there is free on-site parking for all runners.

Races

  • Individual Entry

    3 Mile Navigation Workshop

    £35.00

    CLOSED
What's Included

Instruction on navigation by qualified instructor

Theory and practical instruction

Bag storage

Inspiring trails!


What's not included:

Travel to / from Musette's Aldbury

Food & Drinks

How To Get There

You will need to arrange your own transport to the start of the adventure in Aldbury, but there are regular trains from London Euston to Tring Station, which take around 40 minutes, and it's only a short walk to the meeting point.

There is also an onsite free car park should you prefer to drive.

Location And Timing

Musette Cafe, Church Farm, Station Rd, Aldbury, Tring HP23 5RS

The event will start at 9am and will finish around midday (full details in your booking pack).

Mandatory Kit

COVID-19 SAFETY:

  • Face mask
  • Hand sanitiser


CLOTHES:

  • Wicking top and shorts or leggings
  • Socks (eg: Injinji)
  • Trail running shoes (sufficient tread)


WEATHER DEPENDENT ITEMS:

  • Lightweight waterproof jacket
  • Sun hat / cap
  • Warm hat and gloves


ACCESSORIES:

  • Fully Charged Mobile Phone including the numbers for the Lead Runners, Event Director as well as appropriate emergency services (charge before use and make sure it's in a waterproof case or bag)
  • Lightweight, comfortable running pack (max 12 litres)
  • Water Bottles / Bladder
  • Snacks to sustain you for the planned route
  • Waterproof bags / dry bags to keep stuff dry
  • Whistle (normally found attached to your bag)
  • Personal first aid kit (eg: blister packs, sunscreen, inhaler etc)

Please note: we will not be checking your kit on the day, but we highly recommend you bring these items for your safety.

Ability

This 3 mile navigation workshop is open to all abilities - runners and walkers alike.

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