Navigation Workshops *New*
Navigation workshops will be held at the Hook offices on the
evenings of Thursday 24th April and 1st May.
Workshop 1 - 24th May 2008, 17:30-18:30
Introduction to Navigation, covering:
- Map
- Compass
- Nesmith's rule
- Basic route card
Workshop 2 - 1st May 2008, 17:30-18:30
Follow up to session 1, covering:
- Knowing where you are
- Use of the various navigation tools in more depth
- Planning the routes and "fly through" visualisation
- Practice to gain knowledge and confidence
- Suggested navigation training excercises, sharing experience
etc
Please use the form on the Get in
touch page to register for these workshops.
Training
Needless to say you will require a good level of fitness to
complete this challenge. Additionally you will need to be
able to navigate using maps and compass.
To be at the required level of fitness to be able to climb one of
these mountains we estimate you will need to have completed the
minimum following training:
week 1 - 3 mile hike
week 2 - 3 mile hike
week 3 - 4 mile hike
week 4 - 5 mile hike
week 5 - 5 mile hike
week 6 - 6 mile hike
We recommend that all team's complete the training plan to
ensure the right level of fitness is achieved to complete the
challenge and it's a great way to train with your team mates
too!
All teams must demonstrate at least 1 training session together in
the mountains prior to the event and all team members must have
basic navigation skills (i.e. able to read a map and know their
position using a 6 digit grid reference).
There are many resources available on the web regarding training
and preparation for the National 3 Peaks Challenge. More
information can be found at the sites listed on the External Links page.