Free GPS Workshop (In-class Theory plus Hands-on Via Urban Walk) - Sat, Mar 22 2014

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Free GPS Workshop (In-class Theory plus Hands-on Via Urban Walk) (3/22/2014)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

830 – 10th Avenue, SW, Calgary, AB‎ - (403) 269-2420

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 22 2014 9:30 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 22 2014 8:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

3 hours plus optional urban walk practiace

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Gord P
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

16 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Coordinators (as they lead groups) and premium members will have first dibs on spots in this event, but I expect to have room for most people. If Coordinators/Premium members are on the wait list, they will get bumped ahead of people onto the event.

One of the objectives of the Calgary Outdoor Training Team (Sylvia Angelini & Veronique Le Saux) is to provide educational sessions where members can learn about different aspects of the outdoors.

The objectives of the Calgary Outdoor Training Program are to: a) provide educational sessions to members b) raise awareness about different aspects of the outdoors c) increase the members' safety while enjoying their activities in the mountains d) provide everyone the opportunity to ask pertinent questions.

This workshop is for active outdoor people who are new hand held GPS users, or are considering getting one in near future.

Serious registrations only please.

Instructor info:
I've been using GPS systems for more than 15 years starting with one showing me how to find my way out of a myriad of lease roads up near Swan Hills. Seriously, I'd probably still be there. Many of the COC events I've attended or led have had a track, elevation, & statistics attached & often posted to Fotki.

Itinerary:
09h30- 12h30 In-class GPS workshop --- Please arrive TEN minutes earlier
Location: MEC Community Room Upstairs - 10 St / 8 Ave SW>

The workshop powerpoint will be sent to you prior to the event, and it would be best if you bring a hard copy with you.
If you are new to GPS, it will also be a very good idea if you know how to enter waypoints into the GPS you are bringing, we will be doing this as part of the class exercises.

Main Topics:
a) GPS Basics - An introduction to the theory, history, factors to consider when choose your handheld GPS unit
b) Trip planning, setting waypoints, and the differences between a waypoint, track and a route
c) Transferring data (from sources such as Topo Canada, Google Map, and others’ previous tracks) to the unit
d) Recording routes and navigating
e) Backup aids: compass, maps, etc.
f) Related GPS resources on the web

12h30- 13h00 Lunch break

13h01 – 16h00 Urban hike, with some hands-on GPS training
(Distance: 6.0 km; Elev. gain: 200 meters)

* There may be a large wait list. There will be serious consequences for "No Shows"!

MEC says: "As this is presentation is longer than 2 hours (MEC parking max) , I would suggest using the parking lot 1 block east of MEC as it offers $2 all day parking." {Or the bike racks are free.)

Required Items to Bring:
-Hand Held GPS Unit (or make sure you have ONE other attendee to share with) + Backup Batteries
GPS can be rented at the Outdoor Center at U of C, $8 a day.
-Warm hiking shoes.
-Warm Clothes
-Water + Lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-Topo Map
-Trekking Poles
-Hot Drinks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

MEC Community Room Upstairs - 10 St / 8 Ave SW.
Hike directions will be handed out at the workshop.

Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

Although there is no cost for this event, please note that the club survives on voluntary donations. Please consider making a donation based on the value you feel you receive from the club. See our How You Can Help page for more information.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: