I recently attended the OTNZ Bush Navigation Skills course and have to admit (shamefully) my map reading skills certainly would not have saved me if I was to get lost on a solo mission off the beaten track on the maunga but thanks to this course I can say I probably have a 50% chance of finding my way out. Magnetic North, True North , Grid North! Very important first bit of information to learn. I had never used a compass before so that was a new experience for me, you can’t always rely on the GPS or other people. After learning some basics on the ground we headed into the bush and put these into practice. This course was a great introduction to the basics of navigation and run by 2 great instructors Neil and Steve, with brilliant advice and wonderful stories to share, we often digressed but hey who can resist listening to rescue tales on the mountain. So great to see so many TAC Members on this course and thanks to TAC for covering the fee’s, well worth it ! A great day had by all, well recommended.

Lindsay Stones

If you are interested in a Bush Skills Navigation Course please get in touch and we can look at arranging another course. Contact Lindsay at trips.tac@outlook.com