Intro to Map & Compass with Expert Chris Varian

Name: Intro to Map & Compass with Expert Chris Varian
Start: 2025-09-13T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-13T14:00:00-04:00
Location: 10 Woodside Ln, Westport, CT, United States, Connecticut 06880

Schedule

Sat Sep 13 2025 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

10 Woodside Ln, Westport, CT, United States, Connecticut 06880 | Westport, CT

Learn to read topographic maps, use a compass to find your way, and become more confident in the backcountry!
In this 4-hour program, licensed guide and outdoor educator Chris Varian will cover essential knowledge for navigating the woods, including:
• Selecting, reading, and navigating with topographic maps
• Understanding how map information relates to physical terrain
• Understanding true north, magnetic north, and declination adjustments
• Using a compass to plot and follow a bearing
• Planning routes and moving in the backcountry
• Knowing what to do if you get lost
With plenty of hands-on practice built into the learning, this fun program is a great way to prepare for your next adventure and find your way home!
Ages 10+