Doing well at ARDF *requires* a knowledge of orienteering skills. Here is a chance to learn and hone your map and compass skills!
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Join us on some small but good color maps used by the Hi-Tech Adventure Racers. We'll learn, then try some navigation techniques starting at 10:00 & 11:20ish. Part I (40 minutes) is on last year's map, and part two (40 minutes) is on an older map, then Bridget takes over to lead some exercises and then a trail run, while I go back to start part I again at 11:20. Those who miss 10:00, and can't wait until 11:20 or are later than 11:20 can start part II, but it sort of builds on part I, so that may not be the best choice.
Topics: Orienting your map, simple bearing, simplify the map, attack point, catching feature, aiming off, collecting feature, pace counting, thumbing to keep map contact, parallel features, route choice, planning ahead, finding the bathrooms when you really need to, learning on the run, green/yellow/red light, SIMON SAYS ;>), and more!!!
Clothing: Shorts and t-shirt should be fine. Wear a lightweight shoe with good tread. Bring a light windbreaker in the car. Bring your lunch and join the rest of us after the training... the swimming beach MAY be open.
Warning: I don't think we'll have any extra compasses to rent. So bring your own!
Fees: $1 per adult...
We start at 10:00 AM and 11:20ish.
Directions: Take I-5 N. to Parker Rd. E. Past Lake Hughes Rd. (No closer free parking). Turn Rt the stop sign (NEW INTERSECTION! ROAD ON MAP USED TO GO STRAIGHT AND NOT REQUIRE A RIGHT TURN) onto Castaic Lk Rd, and then enter at the kiosk. $6 parking. So, carpool. From the kiosk, take left at the far road, down the hill, then right. Follow the O signs to my car (look for an O flag hanging from the car). Sign in there, and wait there if you're there for the 11:20 start.
Contact Joel Thomson for details (310)978-4595.