Introduction to Map, Compass, and GPS Workshop

📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 – 9:30 pm 📍 North Westside Community Library 💲 Cost: $10 (all proceeds donated to the library)

Why Every Outdoor Enthusiast Should Master Map, Compass, and GPS

For outdoor enthusiasts, navigation skills are essential for safety and enjoyment. Relying on a single tool is not enough.

That's why we're offering an Introduction to Map, Compass, and GPS Workshop—a practical session to develop reliable navigation skills.

Modern GPS devices, paper maps, and compasses each have unique strengths. Safety depends on mastering all three.

Redundancy Can Save Lives
Relying on one navigation method is risky. Multiple tools provide redundancy, ensuring preparedness if one fails.
Technology Is Not Infallible
GPS devices depend on batteries and signals, which can fail. Maps and compasses are reliable, battery-free tools.
Enhance Your Situational Awareness
Using a map and compass encourages active landscape interpretation, enhancing situational awareness.
Make Informed Route Choices
Topographic maps reveal details like steep ascents and safer routes, helping avoid dangerous paths.
Prepare for Emergencies
Traditional navigation skills are crucial in emergencies, enabling effective communication with search and rescue.

Integrating traditional and modern methods is best.

👉 Use GPS as a primary tool. 👉 Always carry a map and compass. 👉 Be proficient with all three.

This workshop builds proficiency, allowing you to truly understand your location outdoors.

If you've ever thought, “I should learn these skills,” this is your opportunity. We’d love to see you there. 🗺️✨

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