Map and Compass Fundamentals

Hike, snowshoe, geocache, hunt, and enjoy the woods and fields of Maine with confidence that you can read a topographic map, understand the symbols, know which way a river flows, plot a course bearing, use online resources, and know how to get to safety. Familiarization in using a compass and map outdoors included. Students must have a DeLorme Maine Gazetteer and a 2-degree baseplate compass.