Course outline
Before the season: weather, risk and navigation
A four-hour preparation outline for guides: two hours on weather, one on sustainability and risk, and one on maps and compass work. Based on the English course plan of 18 May 2024.
English · 5 pages · PDF · 25.39 KB
Start with this
Start with the weather you can observe
The largest block connects basic weather concepts to observations, forecasts and trekking plans. It gives the facilitator a sequence of topics rather than a weather prediction method. Page 2 sets out that sequence.
Discussion prompt
Which observations would you compare with a forecast before discussing tomorrow's route?
Source: page 2 of the course outline.
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Weather and the mountain dayp. 02
Sustainability and risk reviewp. 03
Map and compass practicep. 04
Adapted from Nomad's Land's Plan de cours théorique pour guide avant saison 2024, an English outline dated 18 May 2024. The four hours describe the source programme, not a promise of competence. This is a facilitator outline, not a complete course. Old venue details are omitted; practice prompts are editorial additions.
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Supporting material
Resource record
- Educational use
- Facilitator planning and pre-season review
- Time required
- 4 hours