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GPS, land navigation and wilderness survival training for outdoorsmen and women. |
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Distributor for Terrain Navigator and HuntingGPSmaps mapping software. |
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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. The Wilderness 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. | ||
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GPS Classes (All classes require a reservation. Click on the "contact" link below for registration information) For COCC classes please call 541 383 7270 to register. COCC (Sisters), June 5 & 6 Linn Benton CC, Aug 4 COCC (Bend), Sept. 24 & 25 COCC (Redmond), Oct. 17 & 24 COCC (Redmond), May 22 & 29 COCC (Redmond), Oct 3 & 4 COCC (Madras), June 2 COCC (Madras), Nov 10
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BLOG The latest post discusses finding direction without a compass. |
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Topographic Map The key features of a USGS Topo. Map Topo map symbols. Symbols An excellent Power Point presentation on topos .PPT |
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Magnetic Compass Simple suggestions for tuning up your compass skills. Compass |
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GPS & Navigation Check out the link below. Posts on land Navigation are simple and tested recommendations to back country travel and equipment review and selection. Contact Us |
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Hiker's Daypack Great suggestions of what should be in your pack from Peter Kummerfeldt. Pack Also take a look at John McCann's book on building a day pack. McCann |
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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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Declination Find the declination for your area. Declination |
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Outdoor Quest, Copyright 2011, All rights reserved. Revised: May 11, 2012 |
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