Land Navigation Level 2 – Mastering Advanced Map and Compass Skills

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