Seattle Outdoor Navigation Skills Class

At Uncommon Adventures, we believe the best place to learn is outdoors. Our classes are educational and unique, and our experienced instructors provide participants with the opportunity to develop skills they can apply in every-day life.

Meeting Point

Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks

3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107, USA

We’ll meet at the North Entrance of the Ballard Locks. After walking through the front gate of the North Entrance, take the first right, where you’ll see another gate with a castle at the top of it. We’ll meet there.

What's included:

• Use of Map & Compass

Not included:

• Parking

What to expect:

Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks

What a typical class looks like:
An introduction to reading maps (along with terrain association, and techniques to navigate and route - without a compass)
Instruction on how to use a compass and how to adjust for declination, shoot and follow a bearing.
·A detailed overview on how to take bearings and trip planning and navigating to a destination on the map.
·Practice sessions on how to triangulate and find a position on the map.
·Q&A Session
Class Pre-Requisites:
Be able to walk on a trail on mildly hilly terrain up to 2-3 miles.
Be able to stand for several hours at a time
Participants should dress appropriately for weather and conditions.
Completion of a liability waiver prior to class.
Must be 12+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult, and have a legal guardian sign a liability form.)
Terms and Conditions:
By enrolling in this class, you are certifying that all registrants meet course pre-requisites as defined in the course description, meet the minimum age requirements and do not have any medical conditions or limitations that would prevent their ability to safely participate in the activity.