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GPS training for those who venture into the outdoors. |
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Distributor for MAPTECH mapping software & Brunton recreation equipment. |
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| 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. We have a great product line of MAPTECH navigation software, BRUNTON compasses and expedition equipment that supports our training. We are located in the Pacific Northwest in Oregon. | ||
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GPS Classes (All classes require a reservation) Central Oregon Community College, March 9 & 11 Chemeketa Community College (Salem), Sat., May 8 If you'd like to schedule a class please click on the contact link below. None scheduled - Does your group or business need a free seminar on GPS? Contact us!! Central Oregon Community College, April 21 & 28. Central Oregon Community College, May 19 & 26.
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Trip Plan This is a sample plan and information sheet to be left with a responsible adult who will contact authorities should you be late returning from an outdoor adventure. This plan gives your local Sheriff and Search and Rescue coordinator a defined starting point. Read the Plan |
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The Ten Essentials Originating in the 1930's by The Mountaineers, a hiking club based in Seattle, the Ten Essentials was a listing of 10 key pieces of gear to take into the back country; Ten Essentials. Over the years, some elements have changed, been deleted and added to the essentials: REI In this weeks radio show, Scott Linden Outdoors , Scott lists a new group of essentials for the outdoorsman and his/her dog: Linden . The Norwegians developed The Mountain Code for winter travel. This link is from the country's web site. Mountain Code |
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Compass Navigation Here is an interesting site on compass navigation. Compass |
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DeLorme PN60 Delorme partners with Global Star Communications (the SPOT folks) to bring you a new GPS with the capabilities of the SPOT locator. Visit DeLorme Take a look at the tip on using your locator. For example, did you replace the batteries in the SPOT, follow the tip procedures. Remember, SPOT recommends using lithium batteries only. SPOT tip |
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Waypoints So you have just finished a great hike. What do you do with all those waypoints....keep them on your GPS? No, keep your navigation as simple as possible. Old waypoints can be distracting. So, I would recommend using a program called EasyGPS to store your waypoints. It's FREE. So, dump the junk and use... EasyGPS |
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Appalachian Mountain Club A nice article about map, compass and GPS skills. Map-Compass-GPS and an interesting article about surviving a whiteout. Whiteout |
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