This two day course is designed to teach how to confidently use your dedicated Garmin GPS device in a hill walking and mountaineering context.
Who’s it for
This course is for those who can read a map and use a compass and have the necessary skills to operate safely in the hills & mountains, see our Hill Walking & Mountain Walking courses if needed.
This is a perfect follow on from our Introduction to GPS course
What’s included
- Recap & update on GPS technology.
- The different maps available for your device.
- How to set up your Garmin GPS correctly.
- Understand all the devices buttons and menu functions.
- How to use Garmins Basecamp software & sharing routes (courses) from other platforms such as Outdoor Active.
- GPS Navigation-
- Planning
- Waypoint & Key point navigation
- Adhoc vs planned
- Track, routes & courses
- Network Navigating
- Track-back
Full course information, itinerary and kit list will be sent once the booking has been confirmed.
If you are in the process of purchasing a dedicated GPS device and would like some advice then please contact us first before purchasing.
| COURSE DATE | DAYS | LOCATION | COST | BOOKING |
| 15th & 16th Nov’25 | 2 | Mendip Hills | £185 | Fully Booked |
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Day 1
9.00 AM: Meet
9.30 AM – 11.30 AM: Briefing
11.30AM – 4.00 PM: Hill Skills
4.00 PM – 4.30 PM: Debrief
Day 2
9.00 AM: Meet
9.30 AM – 11.30 AM: Briefing
11.30AM – 4.00 PM: Hill Skills
4.00 PM – 4.30 PM: Debrief
4.30 PM: Depart
