Cold Weather Navigation

Winter strips away shortcuts.
Landmarks disappear, trails fade, and mistakes compound faster when daylight is short and weather closes in.

This workshop is built around movement, decision-making, and shelter in cold environments where hesitation costs energy and poor navigation burns daylight you don’t get back.

We start with practical map and compass work, not classroom theory.
You’ll learn how to orient yourself in snow-covered terrain, account for terrain association when features are buried, and make clean navigation decisions under time pressure.

From there, we move into shelter and heat management.
You’ll build and evaluate winter shelters, learn why some designs trap moisture instead of warmth, and see how small placement choices change survivability overnight.

Emergency signaling rounds out the course.
When movement fails or weather pins you down, you need methods that work through wind, low visibility, and distance.

This is immersive, hands-on training with time in the field.
You’ll work, navigate and problem-solve in real conditions.

What we’ll cover

• Map and compass navigation in winter terrain
• Terrain association and route planning in snow
• Emergency signaling methods for cold environments

This course is designed for people who want more than theory.
If you move in winter, this gives you the tools to do it with purpose instead of luck.

Cost $40