Boulder Mountain as seen from the Upper Sonoran Zone — just below the rim are the steep slopes of the Escarpment
High Points Help Identify the Way
A Trailless Route
Teaching Fundamental Outdoor Skills;
Developing Outdoor Competency; and
Building Backcountry Confidence
Dynamics of
Traditional Navigation
Easy traveling for Pathfinders. Forest and GeologyHigh Points Help Identify the WayPlant patterns, topographic patterns, weather patterns, and celestial patterns are all part of traditional navigation.
Terrain Dynamics
Plant Dynamics
Weather Dynamics
Celestial Dynamics
Safety, Use and Maintenance
Foot Travel Skills in the Landscape
Potential Rain, Stay our of Slot Canyons Route FindingStream PathfindingAwareness is the key effective navigation, which leads to hiking safety and efficient travel. Childhood curiosity is essential awareness.
Safety – FIRST
Use – Hike Efficiently
Maintenance – Awareness Always
Understanding the Land
Pondering the WayMountain Transition ZoneBeing with the RiverLay of the Land, Life Zones and Water Ways are the Three Constants of Traditional Navigation
Lay of the Land
Life Zones
Water Ways
Main Topics
Leaning trees give indications of sun and windAwareness of Trail Signs, Photo by Marlene WebbMap and CompassTwo Clues of Celestial Patterns Provide Cardinal Directions
Awareness
Lay of the Land
Cardinal Directions
Home Centric Navigation
Landmarks
Map and Compass
Registering for a
Trail Craft Workshop
For more planning information…
The Trail Craft Workshop ~ Traditional Navigation can be as short a day or as long as several days to a week. Since each workshop is individually designed for your organization or group we will discuss the design for your particular workshop.
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