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Ballard Locks Walking Activity Seattle
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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in:
English
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- English
At Uncommon Adventures, we believe the best place to learn is outdoors. Our classes are educational and unique, and our experienced instructors provide participants with the opportunity to develop skills they can apply in every-day life.
What's Included
Use of Map & Compass
Parking
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We’ll meet at the North Entrance of the Ballard Locks. After walking through the front gate of the North Entrance, take the first right, where you’ll see another gate with a castle at the top of it. We’ll meet there.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
What a typical class looks like:
An introduction to reading maps (along with terrain association, and techniques to navigate and route - without a compass)
Instruction on how to use a compass and how to adjust for declination, shoot and follow a bearing.
·A detailed overview on how to take bearings and trip planning and navigating to a destination on the map.
·Practice sessions on how to triangulate and find a position on the map.
·Q&A Session
Class Pre-Requisites:
Be able to walk on a trail on mildly hilly terrain up to 2-3 miles.
Be able to stand for several hours at a time
Participants should dress appropriately for weather and conditions.
Completion of a liability waiver prior to class.
Must be 12+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult, and have a legal guardian sign a liability form.)
Terms and Conditions:
By enrolling in this class, you are certifying that all registrants meet course pre-requisites as defined in the course description, meet the minimum age requirements and do not have any medical conditions or limitations that would prevent their ability to safely participate in the activity.
An introduction to reading maps (along with terrain association, and techniques to navigate and route - without a compass)
Instruction on how to use a compass and how to adjust for declination, shoot and follow a bearing.
·A detailed overview on how to take bearings and trip planning and navigating to a destination on the map.
·Practice sessions on how to triangulate and find a position on the map.
·Q&A Session
Class Pre-Requisites:
Be able to walk on a trail on mildly hilly terrain up to 2-3 miles.
Be able to stand for several hours at a time
Participants should dress appropriately for weather and conditions.
Completion of a liability waiver prior to class.
Must be 12+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult, and have a legal guardian sign a liability form.)
Terms and Conditions:
By enrolling in this class, you are certifying that all registrants meet course pre-requisites as defined in the course description, meet the minimum age requirements and do not have any medical conditions or limitations that would prevent their ability to safely participate in the activity.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk on a trail on mildly hilly terrain up to 2-3 miles.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk on a trail on mildly hilly terrain up to 2-3 miles.
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot stand for long periods of time.
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Small Group
Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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