Map, compass and GPS navigation training Noodle in The Badlands

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FROM OUR CALENDAR OF INTERESTING OUTDOOR EVENTS
Saturday, February 20, 2005, 9AM to 3PM, Bob's FREE Navigation Noodle® in the Badlands, no matter what the weather!
This is a FREE field exercise for folks who have learned a bit about modern land navigation techniques with map, compass and "optional" GPS. For photos of a previous Noodle go to http://www.traditionalmountaineering.org/Photos_Badlands_Noodle_sm.htm. Jim Witty wrote about a Noodle for The Bulletin: http://www.traditionalmountaineering.org/News_Noodle.htm. Limited to 10 people. You must Reserve a place!

Call Bob Speik at 385-0445 for your Reservation, the location of the meeting place and a detailed Prospectus.

COMPARISON OF 1:100,000 TO THE STANDARD 1:24,000 USGS QUAD TOPO MAP DETAIL

Shown above is a screen print of Garmin's MapSource computer program. These maps are the only maps that can be uploaded to the Garmin GPS models.
The map scale (detail) is "comparable" to the USGS standard for 1:100,000 map scale. The ten western states are contained on one CD.
Note that the program is set to the highest scale (detail).

Shown above is a screen print from the $99.00 Maptech Terrain Navigator computer program for the State of Oregon.
This program offers exact copies of the base maps of the United States made by the USGS. These maps are 1:24,000 map scale (detail).
(Eight CDs are needed to contain just the detail of the 1,900 Quad topo maps for the state of Oregon only!) We suggest you purchase the $99.00 Map Tech Terrain Navigator program (shown here) or the $99.00 National Geographic TOPO program for your State and a simple $99.00 Garmin eTrex H and a $25.00 cable, or a $175.00 Garmin Venture HC, if you need a USB cable connection for your computer. The Venture HC has a base road map of the entire United States, however you need to spend another $99.00 for the Garmin Map Source program which offers up-loadable maps to your GPS two inch screen at less than 1:100,000 detail.

Don't forget the declination adjustable base plate compass $30.00 Suunto M3 and the skills to use these together!

WARNING - *DISCLAIMER!*
Mountain climbing has inherent dangers that can, only in part, be mitigated

Lost and Found
Three climbers missing on Mt. Hood, all perish
Missing California family found, dad dies from exposure and hypothermia
Missing man survives two weeks trapped in snow-covered car
Missing snowmobile riders found, Roger Rouse dies from hypothermia
Longacre Expeditions teen group rescued from the snowdrifts above Todd Lake
Lost climber hikes 6.5 miles from South Sister Trail to Elk Lake
Hiking couple lost three nights in San Jacinto Wilderness find abandoned gear
Expert skier lost five days in North Cascades without Essentials, map and compass
Climber disappears on the steep snow slopes of Mount McLaughlin
Hiker lost five days in freezing weather on Mount Hood
Professor and son elude search and rescue volunteers
Found person becomes lost and eludes rescuers for five days
Teens, lost on South Sister, use cell phone with Search and Rescue
Lost man walks 27 miles to the highway from Elk Lake Oregon
Snowboarder Found After Week in Wilderness
Searchers rescue hiker at Smith Rock, find lost climbers on North Sister
Girl Found In Lane County After Lost On Hiking Trip
Search and rescue finds young girls lost from family group
Portland athlete lost on Mt. Hood
Rescues after the recent snows
Novice couple lost in the woods
Broken Top remains confirmed as missing climber
Ollalie Trail - OSU Trip - Lost, No Map, Inadequate Clothing

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What's wrong with GORP? Answers to the quiz!
Why do I need to count carbohydrate calories?
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About Alpine Mountaineering:
The Sport of Alpine Mountaineering
Climbing Together
Following the Leader
The Mountaineers' Rope
Basic Responsibilities Cuatro Responsabiliades Basicas de Quienes Salen al Campo
The Ten Essentials Los Diez Sistemas Esenciales

Our Leader's Guidelines:
Our Volunteer Leader Guidelines
Sign-in Agreements, Waivers and Prospectus     This pdf form will need to be signed by you at the trail head
Sample Prospectus    Make sure every leader tells you what the group is going to do; print a copy for your "responsible person"
Participant Information Form    This pdf form can be printed and mailed or handed to the Leader if requested or required
Emergency and Incident Report Form    Copy and print this form. Carry two copies with your Essentials
Participant and Group First Aid Kit    Print this form. Make up your own first aid essentials (kits)

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