GPS training course

Join our GPS training course and learn how to safely navigate in the mountains using modern GPS technology. This GPS navigation course combines theory and practical field exercises, teaching you how to plan, record, and follow tracks with confidence. With the GPS training course for mountaineering, you’ll master essential navigation skills to move safely and independently during every outdoor adventure.

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Duration
1 Day
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Period
Jan - Dec
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Min 4 - max 8 for each Mountain Guide
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90€€
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THE PROGRAM:

Join our GPS training course and master essential navigation skills for safe outdoor and mountain adventures.
In this GPS navigation course, you will learn to plan, record and follow tracks, set waypoints, and interpret map datum and coordinate systems.
Our GPS mountaineering training blends theory and field practice, enabling you to confidently navigate in the Alps with a certified mountain guide.
Transition smoothly from classroom learning to on-field application, improving your orienteering, map-reading and device usage.
Choose the GPS navigation training course to elevate your outdoor competence and reduce risk on your next alpine outing.

GPS training course GROUP DEPARTURES

RATES

GROUP DEPARTURES
  • 90€ fee for each participant

THE RATE INCLUDES

  • the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
  • liability insurance
  • safety gear used by the Guide (eg rope)
  • booking assistance service (including assistance for refuges and lifts reservation)

THE RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days
  • tickets for lift facilities
  • the Mountain Guide’s expenses (lifts, transfers, meals and accommodation) to be covered by participants
  • transfers, meals and accommodation

LIVE THE ADVENTURE, SHARE THE EXPERIENCE

We believe that adventure is the soul of life. Our mission is to inspire people to be able to overcome their limits. Such as the spirit created between rope partners, we believe in the value of sharing experiences and emotions

LIVE THE ADVENTURE

We believe that adventure is the soul of life. Our mission is to inspire people to be able to overcome their limits.

SHARE THE EXPERIENCE

Such as the spirit created between rope partners, we believe in the value of sharing experiences and emotions

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GPS training course ASCENT DAY BY DAY

Meeting point: meeting in suitable location, to be defined based on participants and their needs.

Theory

  • The GPS system
  • How GPS works
  • Waypoints, tracks and routes
  • Topography: the coordinate systems
  • Topography: the Map Datum

How to:

  • Plot the position
  • Mark a Waypoint
  • Record a track
  • Take a course

Pratice

  • Taking a fix
  • Marking a Waypoint
  • Navigating toward a Waypoint
  • Recording a track
  • Following a track
  • Entering a route
  • Navigating a route

Equipment

  • We will give specific information depending on the chosen location and season
  • Personal GPS (required)

Clothing

  • We will give specific information depending on the chosen location and season

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

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Avalanche Transceiver + shovel + probe (mandatory)
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ski mountaineering skis + poles
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ski skins
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ski mountaineering boots
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(+39) 3337681414 / (+39) 3289720451
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NOTES

  • It is crucial that participants follow all instructions provided by the mountain guides before and during the activities, and that they accept any changes made to the programme in order to guarantee their safety.
  • Fees for lift facilities, transfers and mountain lodges are subject to changes established and applied by they respective owners. without any liability attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.
  • The rates listed in the “The rate does not include” section are to be considered merely indicative and are therefore subject to changes.
  • PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides reserves the right to change any route or activity programme based on conditions (weather, accessibility, refuge) and participants’ fitness level.
  • The dates indicated for the activities may change due to weather, snow, or soil conditions, etc. In addition, they depend on the date of opening / closing of the lift facilities, which are established seasonally/yearly by the managing entities of the same and, therefore, are not in any way attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.