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Maverick Mums NNAS Bronze & Night Owl Award weekend (Snowdonia)


Maverick Mums NNAS Bronze & Night Owl Award weekend (Snowdonia)

Join us for an adventure in Snowdonia

This is your chance to complete both the NNAS Bronze Navigation Course & the Night Owl Navigation Course in one unforgettable adventure.


πŸ• What’s Included?

βœ… 2 nights camping in the heart of Snowdonia

βœ… NNAS Bronze & Night Owl certification (National Navigation Award Scheme)

βœ… Expert instruction from Anna Humphries (Mountain Girl)

βœ… Insurance covered – just bring yourself!

βœ… Small group experience for a more personalised learning environment

βœ… All meals included:

🍳 Breakfasts – Bacon wraps & hot drinks

πŸ₯ͺ Packed lunches – Cheese/ham wrap, crisps, juice & fruit

πŸ” Saturday night dinner – Burgers cooked over fire at camp

πŸ”¦ What You’ll Learn:

πŸ—ΊοΈ Daytime navigation – Build confidence with maps & compasses

πŸŒ™ Night navigation – Develop skills to navigate safely in the dark

🏞️ Practical, real-world experience in a stunning mountain setting

πŸ’° Cost: Β£200 per person

Event Schedule:

  • Date: 3rd - 4th May 2025 (Arrive Friday night to set up your camp)

  • Time: 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day (Saturday night we will run the Night Owl Award)

  • Location: Gwern Gof Isaf Campsite, Snowdonia

Agenda

  • Day 1:

    • 09:00 AM - Welcome and Introduction

    • 09:30 AM - Overview of the Navigation Syllabus

    • 10:00 AM - Map Reading Techniques

    • 12:30 PM - Lunch Break

    • 1:30 PM - Practical Navigation Exercises

    • 4:30 PM - Review and Q&A

    • 5:00 PM - End of Day 1

    • Night Owl (4 Hours after dinner)

  • Day 2:

    • 08:00 AM - Recap of Day 1

    • 08:30 AM - Continue Navigation Skills

    • 12:30 PM - Return to camp for assessment

    • 1:00 PM - Navigation Assessment

    • 2:00 PM - Feedback and Closing Remarks

    • 2:30 PM - End of Day 2

Kit List

  • Topographic Map of Snowdonia (Supplied)

  • Compass (Supplied, or bring your own!)

  • Waterproof Map Case (Optional)

  • Comfortable Hiking Boots

  • Weather-appropriate Clothing (layers recommended)

  • Water Bottle (at least 1 litre)

  • Packed Lunch and Snacks (supplied)

  • First Aid Kit/Personal Medication

  • Notebook and Pen

  • Mobile Phone (with emergency contacts)

  • Dinner (supplied)

  • Breakfast (Supplied)

  • Personal snacks

  • Waterproof jacket and trousers

  • Camping kit (tent, sleeping bag, pillow, bed)

  • Headtorch with batteries (ensure they work!)

  • Portable phone charger


Additional Information

Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early for registration. All participants do not need to have any previous understanding of navigation principles before attending this course.

We look forward to an exciting weekend of learning and adventure!

Get in touch to have a chat or to book.


Book your space HERE

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