You have completed your training, logged your days in the hills and now all that’s left is the assessment! Your training equipped you with the practical skills, knowledge, and judgement you’ll need to be successful on your three day HML assessment. It includes the key areas of the syllabus, it’s up to you to consolidate
In this video Ruth shows us how to measure Distance using the compass romer and timings using Naismith’s rule.
In this video Lisa give a quick explanation on the difference between a Quick Bearing vs a Full Bearing and when to use them.
In this video Lisa explains how to take a Full Bearing using a map and compass.
In this video, Ruth demonstrates how to take a quick bearing. This technique is used when you need to make a quick decision on which linear feature to follow. This is a common technique for fell running and orienteering races.
How to orientate your map to the ground using a map and compass. In this video Lisa explains this fundamental navigation skill. To practice this and other Navigational skills check our our Navigation Courses
The following steps outline how to take an accurate compass bearing on a map. 1 – Place your map on a flat surface where possible. 2 – Identify on the map the path or direction you would like to travel on. 3 – Put
Arranging a check-in ensures that someone is aware of your plans and can take appropriate action if you fail to return on time. When you are participating in an adventurous activity, for example hiking, running or paddle boarding, arranging a check-in is a responsible and safety-conscious practice. This becomes even more vital if you are
This video shows you how to export a gpx file from an activity you have recorded using Outdoor Active and then importing it into Mountain Training’s Dlog. This work flow can greatly speed up your record keeping and keep your records accurate in your Dlog. Step 1. Login to your outdoor active account: https://www.outdooractive.com/en/ Step