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Add a reviewRun the Wild Technical Series - Navigation Intermediate
Aldbury, Tring, Hertfordshire
Aldbury, Tring, HertfordshireSat 21st November 2020
Starting at 10:00
Organiser's Description
You will be taught how to competently navigate in most conditions with a map and compass by a qualified International Mountain Leader and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Assessor. Once you've covered the theory in a classroom environment we move onto the trails for a few hours, to put everything you have learnt into practice.
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
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Individual Entry
5 Mile Navigation Workshop
£50.00
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Individual Entry
5 Mile Navigation Workshop
£50.00
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 3pm (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 5 mile navigation workshop is open to all abilities - runners and walkers alike. You should be comfortable in identifying features on a map and ideally have already completed our Navigation Essentials course.
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