Orienteering

Considered a part of the “10 Essentials” for hiking gear, a map and compass is useless unless you know how to use it. Orienteering skills are not always as intuitive as they may seem and can take a lot of practice to master it and be able to recall the skill in an emergency. Our orienteering course introduces you to the fundamentals and gives you a chance to put those skills into practice.

Topics we cover:

  • Anatomy of a Compass

  • Reading a Topographic Map

  • Understanding & Adjusting Declination

  • Using Bearings to Reach your Destination

  • Learn to Triangulate Your Location

  • Understanding Blazes & Trail Markings

These classes are for women who...

  • are new to orienteering and want to be introduced to the basics

  • have some experience with orienteering and want to practice on the trail

  • are looking to practice map & compass skills in a great location with a lot of topographical landmarks

  • are properly equipped with day hiking gear appropriate for the location and climate of the class

Upcoming Courses

Sunday, August 27 • Stone Mountain State Park

9am - 4pm • Lecture-style format at picnic shelter

All learning materials are provided. Upon registration, you will receive further details.

REGISTRATION SYSTEM IS CURRENTLY DOWN FOR UPDATES.
Spots are still available, please reach out to register via email or phone/text and we will send an invoice. We apologize for any inconvenience but hope you decide to join us for this great class!

hello@wildforces.org. • 904.613.8915

Orienteering Instructors

  • Jamie Young

    Lead Backpacking Skills Instructor

    jamie@wildforces.org

    insta: @spencersrevenge

  • Sara Basse

    Lead Emergency Skills Instructor

    sara@wildforces.org

    Insta: @sbasse

Make it stand out

  • Refunds can be issued if cancelled within 24 hours of event.

    You may also request a class credit, in which a credit will be issued to the price of the course that can be applied to any future Wild Forces course. Cannot be applied to third-party events.

    No Show: No refund or credits can be issued

    Refunds may take 3-5 days to process depending on your card or bank.

    Because our teams are often in the backcountry and in areas where communication is difficult. We will honor the cancellation date of when the initial request was sent. Please allow 2-3 days for those communications, if that is the case

  • Outdoor activities can be inherently dangerous. All participants are required to sign a liability waiver and emergency contact form prior to this event. Please register with an active email address as this will be how we communicate with you and send you paperwork.

    You may be asked to sign a second waiver if we are partnered with a third party outfitter or guide.

  • Wild Forces are a 501(c)3 Non-profit and the funds of this event go towards our operational expenses and foundation goals to sponsor women’s education.

    The money collected from this course goes to the cost of our permits to continue to operate these classes, reserved space, and supplies used for this class. Wild Forces Instructors are volunteers. Third-party events and guides are at cost, Wild Forces does not take any percentage of funds collected.