Badge
Basic Navigation Course
This badge on represents successful completion of the Basic Navigation Course.
Description of skills
The holder of this badge has successfully completed our Basic Navigation Course and/or has demonstrated proficiency in the following skills:
- Route finding
- Use of compass
- Use of topographical maps
- Altimeter use
- Terrain awareness
what does this badge allow me to do?
- Satisfies navigation requirements of many of our other courses like the Basic Alpine Climbing and Alpine Scrambling courses.
HOW DO I GET THIS BADGE?
courses
Complete our Basic Navigation Course.
equivalency
The Basic Navigation Course Badge may be granted to members who have applicable experience and can demonstrate proficiency in the relevant skills. To connect with an equivalency coordinator at your branch, contact info@mountaineers.org.
This badge expires after three years of being granted.