Just starting out on the Mountain Leader training so this was a great watch to get the feel of the contour course, I will be booking this for sure, thanks.
Hi Rewatched. What a super masterclass. I'm struggling to find an admin system to map read in the rain. 1. How do you guard against dropping the map? 2. How do you mark a map in the rain? What stationery do you use? 3. How do you carry stationery without dropping anything? Did I see you using a chest rig? I don't get the chance to print off maps but agree it's a great solution when possible. I often use a laminated 1:25000 and even though I remove the card cover, they are still bulky when folded...and don't fold small. A rubber band helps. I also tend to put the laminated map into its own map case to protect the laminate if it's chucking it down. I have a rite in the rain notebook and I try to put the page with my 'leg notes' (distance, estimated time etc) inside the map case for easy reference. But it's all a bit cumbersome...not slick. More practice needed I guess :) Cheers Imran
Hi Imran, I am a fan of the Harveys maps, compact enough to fold up and place in a pocket. Otherwise i use an ortileb map case. You can write on this with a sharpie and rub it off with alcohol, meths is the best. I do use a chest rig but that is for the video gear. Otherwise i am using a small viper pocket on a chest strap. Sounds like you are getting things sorted just fine.
Just starting out on the Mountain Leader training so this was a great watch to get the feel of the contour course, I will be booking this for sure, thanks.
I am sure it will be a game changer. Please mention this video as persuading you. Cheers
Brilliant Dave. What a font of knowledge Chris has.
Decades of continuous mountain activities William.
Loved Chris' pacing "rule of thumb", matches quite well with what I've found my pacing to be
Thanks for commenting Gogs
Hi
Rewatched. What a super masterclass.
I'm struggling to find an admin system to map read in the rain.
1. How do you guard against dropping the map?
2. How do you mark a map in the rain? What stationery do you use?
3. How do you carry stationery without dropping anything? Did I see you using a chest rig?
I don't get the chance to print off maps but agree it's a great solution when possible.
I often use a laminated 1:25000 and even though I remove the card cover, they are still bulky when folded...and don't fold small. A rubber band helps. I also tend to put the laminated map into its own map case to protect the laminate if it's chucking it down.
I have a rite in the rain notebook and I try to put the page with my 'leg notes' (distance, estimated time etc) inside the map case for easy reference.
But it's all a bit cumbersome...not slick.
More practice needed I guess :)
Cheers
Imran
Hi Imran, I am a fan of the Harveys maps, compact enough to fold up and place in a pocket. Otherwise i use an ortileb map case. You can write on this with a sharpie and rub it off with alcohol, meths is the best. I do use a chest rig but that is for the video gear. Otherwise i am using a small viper pocket on a chest strap. Sounds like you are getting things sorted just fine.
Dear Sir,
Thank you for this video, much appreciated.
You are very welcome. Dave
Thank you for creating and sharing.
You are so welcome!
Superb. Thanks for sharing this wonderful lesson.
And...thanks for commenting Imran.
Thanks so much Dave. Definitely wet my whistle for one of these courses. Cheers 😊
I am sure you will get a lot out of it Andy.
It's good to know what shape the ground is its another arrow in your arsenal to stop getting confused and not lost
Aye. Thanks Craig. Altitude, Aspect and Angle says it all.
@@Fellmandave1 paths arnt always correct on maps but contours and she shapes knowing your height is a great thing to know I'm currently at 615m lol
Where do you get contour only maps?
You can get them from Harvey's, though expensive. Not sure where Chris gets them, you'll have to email and ask.