Woodlands Trail – Orienteering

Orienteering

Outdoor Skills – Step 2

Purpose

The “Orienteering” Step is to provide a basic working knowledge of land navigation in different environments. Upon completion of this step, Trailmen should understand safe and reliable methods of land navigation.

1. How can you use a map for orienteering?
2. How can you locate your position and direction on a map?
3. How can you use directional techniques to guide your path?
4. What are different types of compasses?
5. What are the parts of a compass called?
6. How is a compass used?
7. How can you measure traveling distance?
8. What are some safety guidelines that you should know?