GPS Course – Halifax Search and Resuce

One Day Course

Halifax Search and Rescue (HSAR) offers a highly interactive GPS course. This one-day course begins with a morning of classroom theory and hands-on exercises. Course participants spend the afternoon in the field (a woods environment), applying their newly acquired skills. The participants will be working both in small groups and individually with support from course facilitators. By course completion, participants can expect to possess new or improved skills to effectively, confidently, and accurately navigate over land using a GPS.

Instructors and Safety

The course is taught and facilitated by HSAR team instructors who work with participants to ensure a safe and rewarding experience. Safety is our number one priority! Proper clothing (layered with no cotton) and footwear is required for travelling in the woods and all participants must be a minimum of twelve years of age. Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult parent, family member, or guardian who is also taking the course.

Materials and Fees

The primary materials required for the course are a recreational GPS unit and spare batteries. A general understanding of how to use a map and compass would prove beneficial. Additional details will be included with registration confirmation. There will be a course fee per person and all funds generated support HSAR’s lifesaving Ground Search and Rescue operations. Instructor and facilitator time is 100% volunteer.

Next Steps

Registration: COMING SOON