Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
Lecture 4 Topic: Map use and Navigation in the Mountains
Activity Notes
The module we will be covering on April 2nd is: Navigation in the Mountains!
The schedule for the evening is:
6:00 PM Doors Open
6:30 PM Announcements/Introductions
6:40 PM Map Use and Navigation in the Mountains
7:30 PM Breakout Session
9:00 PM Clear the Building by 9:30 PM
By the end of the lecture and your navigation field session, you should be able to (9th ed. FOTH pg #’s):
- Know where to find the maps and route information necessary to prepare for an alpine climb. MAZ
- Be able to determine distances between points on a topographical map. p.93
- Determine changes in elevation between points on a topographic map. p.93
- Be able to read contour lines on a topographical map and distinguish terrain features. p.92
- Using a compass orientate your topographical map to the real world. p.102-110
- Be able to mark UTM coordinates on a map. MAZ + p.122-123
- Be able to determine UTM coordinates from a map. MAZ + p.122-123
- Be able to take a bearing with a compass. p.103-110
- Understand the advantages and limitations of GPS as opposed to map and compass. p.111, 118-119
- Understand the concept of situational awareness. MAZ
For those using the 8th edition, your page numbers are pp. Chp 5, pp 34-35, 111-113, 351-356, & 489-494
Your team leaders will provide you with information RE the breakout sessions.
