Private Classes or Workshops
These are sample workshops that be scheduled for your group. All equipment and take-home handouts supplied, and workshops include plenty of practical exercises. If you have questions or other topics of interest, please call or email!
"Your...GPS class really helped our team leaders and they are now happily GPSing away!...I
know everyone really appreciated the training and had a good time...Thank you again,...you really were such an excellent teacher."
--- Susan Spinell, Santa Fe Conservation Trust & Trails Alliance of Santa Fe
Special Class
REI GPS-Part 2 Class, June 23 & 26, 2010
Karen will be partnering with REI-Santa Fe to teach a 2-session (classroom and field trip) GPS class. The classroom session introduces using the UTM coordinate system found on standard maps, and also prepares for the field trip. Field trip will consist of exercises on- and off-trail which practice in a concrete way the power and limits of a hand-held GPS. Moderate hiking up to two miles is expected.
Open to all, but some preparation required. Before registering, students should be able to: lock on satellites and report position, set a waypoint, and go to a waypoint. Register in advance through the instructor. $35 due at registration. Questions or registration: Karen Denison info@outspire.com or 660-0394. |
Introduction to GPS / Geocaching
If you've never handled a GPS, then here's a light-hearted opportunity for learning the practical do's and don'ts of hiking GPS units. We use the delightful "geocaching" treasure hunt game as practice. Great for kids! GPS units supplied, or bring your own. Four hours. $65 per person, minimum four.
Map and GPS
Want to use your GPS while hiking into the big, blank area of the on-board map? This half-day introduction helps you learn how to use a handheld GPS with standard paper hiking maps to identify locations, plan routes and find your way back. Suitable for those with little or no GPS experience. This workshop is geared for the slightly more serious GPS user than the previous listing. GPS units supplied, or bring your own. $65 per person, minimum four.
Introduction to Snowshoeing
Although snowshoeing is not difficult, there are still "tricks" which can make your trips much more enjoyable. A structured introduction to snowshoe types, clothing, other equipment, and on- and off-trail techniques. Offered in season only. Equipment provided, or use your own. $80 per person; minimum three, maximum six.
Map Reading for Hikers
Even if you never plan on leaving a trail, map reading is an essential hiking skill. Learn to read topographic hiking maps, and experiment with practical route-finding skills. Four hours. $60 per person, minimum four.
Introduction to Digital Nature Photography, Field Trip
For those making the switch to digital, there are some concepts that will make your photos more dynamic, some techniques and camera features that will help better capture the natural beauty of Santa Fe. Although typically geared as a beginner-level introduction, more intermediate topics can be covered on request. Suitable for owners of compact, "hybrid" or digital SLR cameras. Includes some follow-up critique on your own photos. Must be arranged in advance, no minimum number, please add $50 to your regular hike.
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