Denver survival co-op Navigation 101 compass and map 2/27

[Wulf202]

Topic: Compass 101 how to use a compass map and pace count for basic navigation

Location: Crown hill park in Lakewood park near Wheatridge senior high school and walk the trail directly south of the ball field till you hit water there's a gazebo with a picnic table.

Time: Sunday Feb 27th 11:30am sharp-2pm

CCW: The park does not allow open carry. Please park on holland street next to the high school.

Gear required: 1 Open mind, dress for the elements

Optional gear: Lawn chair, note book, your compass

Cost: $0 (donations are accepted)

A handout will be prepared for all who RSVP

If you want to RSVP you can email me at wulf202 at hotmail dot com

This is a introduction course there will be 102 finding your way without a compass and 201 intermediate compass course coming soon

[Irving]

Dang, I have to work 12 noon - 5pm on Sundays. Maybe the schedule will change by then.

[Wulf202]

New later time by request, sorry stuart and others that it doesn't work for.

[gnihcraes]

I'll see about attending. I need to learn something, especially this.

[ghettodub]

sweet, i'll be there

[Irving]

I took a general map class for the company I work for today. I didn't learn anything that would be relevant to orienteering, but I did learn a lot about how to read a Colorado map. Stuff like how the streets are named in certain areas. It's probably stuff that a lot of the natives here already know, but let me know if you want to include any of the info.

[Wulf202]

I took a general map class for the company I work for today. I didn't learn anything that would be relevant to orienteering, but I did learn a lot about how to read a Colorado map. Stuff like how the streets are named in certain areas. It's probably stuff that a lot of the natives here already know, but let me know if you want to include any of the info.

If you could run me off a copy I'll be happy to add any info to the 102 without a compass class, but this is strictly orienteering.

[Irving]

Well it is all hand written notes, I'll just make a short thread about it when I get a chance.

[tactical0215]

I'm getting my son into more camping and hiking and he needs some basic navigation instruction (and I am always looking for refresher's). He's 11 would he be okay to come along.

[MONTROSE1911]

I'm getting my son into more camping and hiking and he needs some basic navigation instruction (and I am always looking for refresher's). He's 11 would he be okay to come along.

The kid can come but you need to stay home with your wife! Have fun! I wish I could join you guys!

-Montrose1911

[Wulf202]

I'm getting my son into more camping and hiking and he needs some basic navigation instruction (and I am always looking for refresher's). He's 11 would he be okay to come along.

you are both welcome.

if it snows badly i have to report into work and we will reschedule.

[tactical0215]

cool we'll both be there

[Wulf202]

bump. looking like decent weather.

[porfiriozg]

will there be one near/or closer to the springs. sad to say that travel is kind of an issue for me[Coffee]

[Wulf202]

will there be one near/or closer to the springs. sad to say that travel is kind of an issue for me[Coffee]

Longhunter's water class will be near the springs, and if I can make it, I'll be doing my water treatment stuff during it.

Water treatment will be done again, by request, but at this point I'm probly going to finish the compass classes as scheduled and let this go. Despite 11 RSVP's 2 people showed. One of which was my girlfriend who was riding with me so she had no choice, though she claims she went willingly.

[Irving]

That's really sad to hear. I was only able to make one of your co-ops and it was very informative and very worth the time.

[Wulf202]

thanks for the compliment. ill still do stuff that others can join in on but the amount of time and effort i put into lesson plans and such is killing my free time for very little response. in all fairness i was warned this would happen when doing these for free.

[kidicarus13]

It's unfortunate you didn't get a better response to your free classes but how could you expect a better turnout if your charged money to attend? Maybe I'm just missing something.

[Wulf202]

the $ they put down and dont want to loose maintains their commitment to attend.

if its free there will be little lost from no showing. if forced to show for a free class interest also goes down hill i.e. training classes put on or paid for by employers.

[kidicarus13]

I understand now. Looks like you've wemt over some valuable topics thus far.

[Wulf202]

yup. ill probly step it down to "heres where ill be and ill be practicing x skill join me if youd like"

trying to find a place for shelter building practice next