Survival - Orienteering Clinic - Big Springs, Provo Cyn 4/22/25

Itinerary:

Carpooling - 530 pm

Trailhead - 6 pm

Training - 6-7 pm

Run Practice Course - 7-8 pm

Directions: Big Springs Park, Provo Cyn

Activity:  Orienteering - learn how to use a map and compass for navigation. We will also review GPS apps, maps and beacons.

• Lecture (under upper pavilion)

  • Maps -

    • Features: rivers, mountains, legend, compass rose, roads, trails, boundries

    • Reading contour lines

    • Orientation to north

  • Compasses -

    • Parts

    • Putting "red in the shed"

    • Declination

  
  

• Course - (see below)

  • Pacing

  • Setting a bearing

  • Do first one together to set paces

  • Break up into teams at different starting points and complete the course (1/2 mile loop)

Set up course beforehand with flagging tied to trees. Remove after activity

Gear: Compass, water, snacks, clothing appropriate for weather (maps will be provided)

Topography of area