Land Navigation Level 2 – Mastering Advanced Map and Compass Skills Land Navigation Level 2 – Mastering Advanced Map and Compass Skills

Land Navigation Level 2 – Mastering Advanced Map and Compass Skills

$350.00
$350.00
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Go Beyond the Basics – Build True Navigation Confidence

If you've already completed our Level 1 Land Navigation course, Level 2 is where you put it all into practice and push your skills further.

This course is designed for serious outdoorspeople hikers, hunters, farmers, biologists search and rescue professionals, and anyone who wants to navigate confidently.

With hands-on lessons in the field, you'll learn advanced methods to interpret terrain, estimate distances, map your own routes, and navigate by natural signs like the sun, stars, and wind.

This isn't just about reading a map. It's about becoming someone others can rely on when the path is unclear.

What You’ll Learn

  • Terrain Analysis
    Read and interpret landscape features to move with purpose, not guesswork.

  • Lost-Proofing
    Establish personal protocols that prevent you from getting lost in the first place.

  • Advanced Solo Compass Use
    Navigate effectively with just a compass, even without a map.

  • Field Distance Estimation
    Use time, steps, and triangulation techniques to gauge distances with confidence.

  • Geometry for Navigation
    Learn how to apply basic geometry to route planning and travel in unfamiliar terrain.

  • Advanced Slope and Elevation Skills
    Factor in vertical movement and slope angles for realistic travel planning.

  • Personal Mapping
    Create your own accurate field maps when none are available, critical for survival or disaster scenarios.

  • Natural Navigation
    Navigate using the sun, moon, stars, trees, and other indicators when tools fail or are unavailable.

Who This Course Is For

  • Graduates of Level 1 Land Navigation.  

  • Outdoor professionals, backcountry leaders, SAR volunteers, preppers, and hunters

  • Anyone ready to stop relying on GPS and start building real-world skill

H2: What to Bring

You’ll receive a gear list upon registration, but plan on bringing:

  • A quality baseplate compass (not a button compass)

  • You must download Caltopo with a paid membership preferred

  • Notebook and pencil

  • Backpack with day-hike essentials, lots of walking in this class

  • Physical and mental readiness for long days in varied terrain