AFS MOUNTAINEERING
Mountain Skills Courses
The Bronze Navigator Award is a practical hands-on award. It is aimed at people with no navigation experience whether you are new to the outdoors or have been relying on others, guidebooks or easy well-defined routes. It is also the starting point for many Duke of Edinburgh students, scouts and guides and cadets who are looking to develop their outdoor skills. It is a foundation course and fundamental to understand the techniques we teach before heading into the higher awards. It is perhaps the most useful navigation course you can ever take.
If you would like to discuss this course for a club, society or other group of people, please see the Adventures for You page or just get in touch to discuss options and prices
ABOUT THE
Bronze Navigator Award
Each non-residential course costs £150 per person for the two days training and assessment with discounts for multiple bookings.
It includes training and assessment over two days (minimum of 12 hours) with a qualified NNAS Tutor and experienced guide. There is a certificate on successfully passing the award.
The courses are run in the North York Moors National Park around the iconic Roseberry Topping. There is a very brief indoor session (Covid dependent) both days but we are mainly out on the hills learning the practical tools and skills in the real environment. After booking onto the course you will also have access to a bite-size video series which covers the syllabus. This also is a useful reminder resource for afterwards!
The instructor:client ratio is 1:8 with a minimum of 3 clients to ensure that everyone gets the most benefit from the course. Peer-experience and sharing is an important aspect.
By the end of the course, you will have a good understanding of the following:-
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Maps and scales
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Grid references
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Orientating a map with and without a compass
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Relate prominent landforms to the contours on a map
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Locate yourself on the map and route, and relocation techniques for when you are not quite sure
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Measure and estimate distances on the map and the ground
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Plan routes and use simple navigation strategies
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Access issues and legislation
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The countryside code and the environment
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Walking and safety equipment and emergency procedures
If you'd like a private course for friends/family/clubs or societies, or different dates from the ones advertised below then please simply get in touch to discuss dates and prices via the Adventures for You page.
