3 Day Navigation Weekend Application
  • 3 Day Navigation Weekend Application

    Use this form to apply to join the MountainSphere 3 Day Navigation training weekend.
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  • Will you be attending with a friend, partner or as part of a group?
  • Your Prior Experience

    To attend the 3 day trip you must previously have attended the 2 day navigation weekend. The 3 day trip is similar terrain but with longer days of walking and in a remoter location. We need to ascertain if the 3 day trip is right for you.
  • How did you find the physical difficulty of the 2 day navigation weekend?
  • Since the 2 day navigation weekend, would you say your physical fitness has ...
  • Since the 2 day navigation weekend, have you suffered any injury or medical condition?
  • Since the 2 day navigation weekend, what sorts of hiking trips have you done?
  • How often do you currently do physical exercise?
  • Transport And Vehicle Details

    This section covers transport arrangements for getting to the venue. You can drive your own car, come as a passenger in another car, come by train, or participate in car pooling with others who are coming on the trip.
  • How do you plan to travel to the meeting point?
  • Would you be willing to offer a lift to others who are attending?
  • Equipment

    This section covers gear for the weekend. The 3 day trip uses the same map as the 2 day trip so you may reuse your map if you kept it.
  • Please review the gear list for this trip using the link below.

    Equipment List

  • Is there any equipment on the list below that you DO NOT have and cannot readily obtain? Please check only those items that you DON'T have. Many such items can be provided by MountainSphere Adventures for a small fee. Check the full equipment list using the above link.
  • Your Order

    You may include any map and compass orders here to obtain a price quote for the weekend. You may reuse the same map that you used for the 2 day trip so you do not need to order another map if you kept the one from the 2 day trip. After submitting your form you will be sent an invoice, and you will have time to review, ask questions, and make any adjustments to your order before paying.
  • For detailed compass recommendations click the link below:

    Compass Recommendations

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    Course Fee Product Image
    Course Fee

    This is the price per person for a group of 4-6 people. The trip can proceed with 3 people at $450 per person.

    $400.00AUD
      
    Wollangambe 1:25000 topographic map 8931-2S Product Image
    Wollangambe 1:25000 topographic map 8931-2S

    You may use the same map that you had on the 2 day navigation weekend. You only need to order this map here if you didn't keep your map from the 2 day trip, it got damaged, lost etc. If you are attending this trip with a friend you may share maps one between two.

    $25.00AUD
      
    Rent a compass for the weekend Product Image
    Rent a compass for the weekend

    You may rent a Silva Ranger or similar model compass  for the weekend. Or you may bring your own, or you can purchase one through MountainSphere.

    $15.00AUD
      
    Buy a Suunto A-30 Product Image
    Buy a Suunto A-30

    A good budget option. I prefer the Silva Ranger. Southern hemisphere model.

    $60.00AUD
      
    Buy a Silva Ranger Product Image
    Buy a Silva Ranger

    This is the most popular option and this is an excellent compass. Southern hemisphere model.

    $62.00AUD
      
    Buy a Silva Ranger S with mirror Product Image
    Buy a Silva Ranger S with mirror

    This is my favourite. It is a Silva Ranger with a mirror for sighting. Great compass. You will learn how to use the sighting mirror on the course. Southern hemisphere model.

    $90.00AUD
      
    Buy a Suunto M-3 Global Product Image
    Buy a Suunto M-3 Global

    Has additional features and will work anywhere in the world. Popular choice if travelling in both northern and southern hemisphere.

    $100.00AUD
      
    Buy a Suunto MC-2 Global with mirror Product Image
    Buy a Suunto MC-2 Global with mirror

    Like the Suunto M-3 Global but with a mirror for sighting. Works anywhere in the world.

    $140.00AUD
      
    Buy a Silva Expedition Product Image
    Buy a Silva Expedition

    The next model up from the Silva Ranger. Has a larger baseplate and additional features.

    $100.00AUD
      
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    $0.00AUD
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