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10-21-2018, 08:53 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 1,714
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Compass books and courses?
I just Purchased a Suunto M3 compass and would like to learn how to properly use it. Any recommendations for great books and possibly a course available in the Edmonton area? I have been on Youtube for hours, but would really enjoy a course atmosphere.
Thanks.
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10-21-2018, 09:12 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Westerose
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I know the UofC offers courses, maybe UofA does as well...
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10-22-2018, 08:19 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Calgary
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nothing is as valuable as just getting out and plotting a course. Get a good topo map of the area you want to hike in. Plot a course on the map and use the compass to record you turns first on the map, then on the ground.
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10-22-2018, 08:28 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Edmonton
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Search "orienteering" in Edmonton.
I know there was a group here that would get together, get a map, coordinates and have to go find a specific spot in one of the parks or the river valley.
My friend was in it and said he and his wife had a lot of fun doing it and learned a lot of map and compass skills.
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10-22-2018, 08:56 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2017
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Boyscouts and air cadets also do orienteering. Maybe you can hook up with them.
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10-22-2018, 09:57 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: edmonton
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I posted this in your other thread as well, definitely worth the read
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I'll just upload it here since it still isn't working. Disclaimer: to my knowledge all the files contained in the zip file are publicly available for distribution and do not violate and copy right agreements.
https://ufile.io/9hrkr 30 mb. File valid until Nov. 18, 2018
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