Backcountry Clinic: Navigation - Staying Found in the Backcountry

📍 Sports Basement Long Beach 📅 Wednesday, August 12 🕡 6:30pm-7:30pm Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/backcountry-clinic-navigation-staying-found-in-the-backcountry-tickets-1990245598160](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/backcountry-clinic-navigation-staying-found-in-the-backcountry-tickets-1990245598160) Ever wonder how hikers and backpackers confidently find their way through the wilderness? Navigation is one of the most valuable outdoor skills you can learn - and it's easier to get started than you might think. Join us for a Backcountry Clinic focused on the fundamentals of backcountry navigation and the essential skills needed to confidently explore trails, wilderness areas, and off-the-grid destinations. 🎤 **Presented by:** Wilderness Travel Course (WTC) Instructor Mark Jones Whether you're completely new to map and compass navigation or simply looking for a refresher, this workshop will introduce practical techniques used by outdoor adventurers to stay found in the backcountry. ### Topics Include: • Reading and interpreting topographic (topo) maps • Understanding contour lines, terrain features, and elevation • The parts of a compass and how to use them effectively • Taking bearings and navigating with a map and compass together • Triangulation techniques for determining your location • What to do if you realize you're lost • Route planning and situational awareness strategies • An introduction to digital navigation tools and apps for modern outdoor travel This interactive session is designed to build confidence, improve preparedness, and help you feel more comfortable navigating both on and off trail. Bring your questions and get ready to sharpen your navigation skills. Whether you're preparing for your first backpacking trip or looking to expand your wilderness knowledge, you'll leave with practical tools you can use on your very next adventure. Learn more about the Wilderness Travel Course at [www.wildernesstravelcourse.org](www.wildernesstravelcourse.org).