Outdoor Quest
 

GPS and survival training for those who venture into the outdoors.

  

Distributor for Terrain Navigator mapping software.

 

Outdoor Quest - GPS training and backpacking Glacier Nat. Park

Outdoor Quest- Bighorn Sheep, Glacier National Park

 Outdoor Quest - GPS training - Stream along the Green Lakes trail.
     
Outdoor Quest specializes in GPS, map & compass navigation training for hikers, hunters, snowmobilers, Search and Rescue teams and wild land fire fighters; those who travel and work in the wilderness.  The Survival training offered is based on a common sense approach to back country travel and emergency situations using modern kits and equipment.   We have a great product line of MyTopo navigation software, BRUNTON compasses and expedition equipment that supports our training.  We are located in the Pacific Northwest in Oregon.
 
GPS Classes

(All classes require a reservation.  Click on the "contact" link below for registration information)

Chemeketa Community College (Salem), July 31

Central Oregon Community College, September 21 &  23.

Linn Benton Community College (Albany Campus), October 2

Central Oregon Community College, October 12 &  19.

Chemeketa Community College (Salem), October 16

If you'd like to schedule a class please click on the contact link below.

Free GPS Seminar

None Scheduled

Wilderness Survival

Central Oregon Community College, October 6 & 13.

Central Oregon Community College, November 9 &  16.

 
 

 
 

Garmin  Garmin has a nice tutorial on using your GPS with paper maps.  Maps
 

Survival Common Sense  This is a new site & blog full of simple and practical recommendations for back country travel and survival.   Common Sense
 

The Ten Essentials   Leon Pantenburg has some great info on the ten essentials.  He expands on the basics with some welcome equipment suggestions.  Leon . 
 

Compass Navigation  Here is an interesting site on compass navigation.   Compass
 

Navigation Suggestions  Check out the link below.  Navigation Suggestions are simple and tested recommendations to back country travel and equipment review and selection.  Please send us your suggestions.  Contact Us
 

HuntingGPSMaps  If you hunt out west, you will probably have a need to know about private/public land boundaries; especially when those boundaries change.   Imagine walking around with a statewide BLM map and having your exact location plotted on it wherever you go. It's Here! Finally! For Garmin GPS units.  Maps

 
 

 
 
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Notice:
When going outdoors it is your responsibility to have the proper knowledge, experience and equipment to recreate or work safely. The information provided here is for educational use only and is not a substitute for specific training or experience.  The author assumes no liability for any individuals use of or reliance on the techniques, procedures or information presented.  No one is more responsible for your safety in the outdoors than you are.