Outdoor Quest
 

GPS training for those who venture into the outdoors.

 

Distributor for MAPTECH mapping software & Brunton recreation equipment.

 

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.  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.
 
GPS Classes

(All classes require a reservation)

Central Oregon Community College, April 7 & 14

Chemeketa Community College (Salem), Sat., May 8

Redmond Park and Rec., April 13 & 20

Central Oregon Community College, May 5 & 12

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

Free GPS Seminar

Bend Oregon Hunters Association, Wednesday, March 10 @ 7PM.  Contact us for information!!

Central Oregon Sportsman Show, March 12,13 & 14, Deschutes County Fair Grounds, Redmond.

Wilderness Survival

Central Oregon Community College, April 21 &  28.

Central Oregon Community College, May 19 &  26.

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

SPOT locator SPOT LLC has notified owners who had returned recalled SPOT 2 Satellite GPS Messengers that replacement units are shipping. If you own a second generation SPOT and have not checked to see if your unit is subject to the recall or have been waiting until the replacement units were available to return your, make sure you you do so now. Visit www.findmespot.com

 

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

 

Appalachian Mountain Club  A nice article about map, compass and GPS skills.   Map-Compass-GPS and an interesting article about surviving a whiteout. Whiteout

 

 Garmin Mapping  From the Garmin we site: "Introducing Garmin Custom Maps — a free and simple process that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your compatible outdoor handheld device. Garmin Custom Maps are created using Garmin map drawing technology to georeference map images and effectively download a printed or electronic map."  This is very nice.   Garmin

 
 
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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.