Map and Compass Virtual Workshop
Saturday January 18, 2025 at 3pm
Sunday March 23, 2025 at 3pm
This workshop will help you understand the information provided on a map, the proper use of a compass, and how to put the two together. You'll learn about magnetic north, true north, and magnetic variation (declination). After covering these fundamentals, you'll get time to practice those skills. This interactive workshop is a great introduction to navigation and map reading!
Workshop lasts approximately 2 hours.
"Our instructor's relaxed manner and ability to teach was awesome. It was a great
experience and we learned so much." - C.H., Map and Compass Hike, July 2023
Cost:
$65 per person
Scholarships and Sliding Scale Fees are available for this trip. Please reach out to us at trips@blueridgehikingco.com for more information.
This workshop will run if there are a minimum of 2 participants signed up. If the minimum has not yet been met, we'll contact participants one week before the workshop to discuss options. The maximum group size is 9 participants.
In addition to your instructor, this price includes activity materials and a compass for you to keep. Materials needed for the course will be mailed to you in advance. Price does not include gratuity for your instructor.
Sign-Up Details:
In order to sign up for this trip, please go to our trip calendar and select the workshop date. You will find the workshop listed there.
Itinerary:
This workshop will be hosted via Zoom and last about 2 hours. The workshop begins at 3pm.
Instructor:
Your instructor for this trip will be Melissa Watkins. Melissa grew up in Florida where she spent many hours watching wildlife and guiding kayak tours. She has also guided many backpacking, canoeing, and rafting trips in western North Carolina and loves nothing more than sharing the outdoors with new friends. A former college professor, she is an educator at heart. When not at work, she loves to paddle, bake, teach her young son about the outdoors, and bask in the sunshine.
What we Provide:
BRHC will provide all instruction and necessary educational materials, and a compass for you to keep. You will provide your own map to use during the workshop. This can be any trail map with topographic lines.
Cancellation Policy:
Payment in full is required to register. Workshop cost includes a 15% non-refundable administrative fee. Reservation may be cancelled up to 1 week before the trip for a refund (minus the 15% fee). Within 1 week, a 50% refund will be offered. Within 48 hours, a refund will only be offered if Blue Ridge Hiking Company cancels the workshop due to severe weather.
If your instructor does an exceptional job, please show your appreciation with a tip. Our team of highly trained professional guides never expects but always appreciates a tip. Industry standard gratuity for a guided backpacking trip is 15-20% of trip price.
If you have any questions regarding this trip, you can reach us by phone at 828-713-5451 or by email at trips@blueridgehikingco.com.
