Map and compass weekend
4.9(61)Triglav National Park, SloveniaCourses
Three days in the Julian Alps learning to navigate with map and compass, in fog, in forest and on open mountain.
- Read contours until hills jump off the map
- Take and follow a bearing through forest
- Relocate yourself when you are lost
- A night navigation exercise, with head torches
About the trip
Phones die, batteries freeze and signal disappears. A map and compass never do. This course teaches you to find your way anywhere, in the beautiful limestone country of Triglav National Park.
We spend most of each day outside, practising on real ground. By the end you will plan and lead a route yourself.
What's included
- Two nights in a mountain guesthouse
- Full board
- Maps and compasses to keep
- Sofia as your instructor
Your guide
Sofia Novak
Lead guide, Julian Alps
Sofia was born in the Soča valley and guides hiking, gravel and family trips across the Julian Alps. She studied forestry, so walks with Sofia come with the names of every tree, flower and mushroom along the way.
Meet SofiaDay by day
8 km, 300 m up
Scale, contours and setting the map, then a short walk.
12 km, 500 m up
Bearings, pacing and timing in the forest, with a night exercise.
10 km, 600 m up
Plan and lead your own route over the hills.
