Free Workshops in Partnership with TrailBound Project

September 27, 2022
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New York-New Jersey Trail Conference

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Free Workshops in Partnership with TrailBound Project
Map and compass education

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We are partnering with The TrailBound Project Outdoor School to provide free intro-level courses to help prepare you for your next adventure!

About The TrailBound Project: 

The vision of The TrailBound Project is to inspire and help those who wish to experience the wilderness safely by teaching them the necessary skills through our courses and challenges, resulting in a fun and memorable experience.

TrailBounders share a passion for the outdoors and a craving to experience all that comes with it. However, heading into the wilderness safely and efficiently is a skill that takes education, time, and dedication to accomplish. To that end, we created a school that provides the tools for novices and experts alike to rapidly improve their confidence and skills.

Learn more here: TrailBound Project

 

The Trail Conference is hosting the following workshops in partnership with The TrailBound Project:

Sunday, October 9
TrailBound Project: Map & Compass Navigation

Have you ever gone off-trail to relieve yourself and wondered what you would do if you got turned around? Can you trust yourself to take a quick off-trail shortcut to get back to your vehicle before a thunderstorm rolls in? Maybe you’ve been telling yourself you would learn map & compass navigation for just such an occasion, but the opportunity never presented itself? This is your chance to attend a free introductory workshop on map & compass given by Search and Rescue personnel.


We’ll go over all the parts and features of the compass as well as how to travel along an azimuth (bearing) to get to that secret waterfall or beautiful view. Attention to detail of your compass stance, accuracy in sighting landmarks, and overall proper technique will be emphasized. The workshop will come full circle by showing you how to use your map and compass to give you a surefire way to get home even if you get... slightly misplaced. A map and compass will be provided for use during class.

 

Friday, October 28

Trailbound Project: Hiking Gear, Basics, And Safety Workshop

Thankfully most hikes go as planned, but we’ve all heard the stories about what could go wrong on a hike: What should you do if you encounter bears, snakes, or even an aggressive dog? Did I just rub up against poison ivy or some other plant with three leaves?

Most issues can be prevented by heading out with a little knowledge and a good plan. In this workshop, we’ll be covering how to handle those animal encounters, what lightweight backup water filter and shelter to carry, and introduce you to an amazing hike planning app to ensure there are no surprises on the trail.

 

Sunday, October 30

Trailbound Project: Hiking Gear, Basics, And Safety Workshop

Thankfully most hikes go as planned, but we’ve all heard the stories about what could go wrong on a hike: What should you do if you encounter bears, snakes, or even an aggressive dog? Did I just rub up against poison ivy or some other plant with three leaves?

Most issues can be prevented by heading out with a little knowledge and a good plan. In this workshop, we’ll be covering how to handle those animal encounters, what lightweight backup water filter and shelter to carry, and introduce you to an amazing hike planning app to ensure there are no surprises on the trail.

 

Learn more about the Trail Conference's upcoming events and register: nynjtc.org/events