Wilderness Trekking Course
Course
Blended learning in Bangalore
Description
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Type
Workshop
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Level
Beginner
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Methodology
Blended
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Location
Bangalore
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Class hours
40h
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Duration
6 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
Wilderness Trekking Course (WTC) is a comprehensive training course offered by Bangalore Adventure School (BASCool) for anybody who likes trekking. This course is designed keeping in mind every outdoor lover – from those who have never hiked before to those who’ve already done some difficult treks in the Himalayas.
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About this course
This course is designed for YOU if (any of the following) :
You are new to hiking; you are not sure were and how to start. You are looking for the proper guidance from a team of well qualified outdoor professionals.
You’ve been hiking a lot, but would like to learn the right skills from a team of well qualified outdoor professionals.
You’ve been hiking with groups or friends in the past and somehow your group just vanished as they got busy with their life
But, you still have the hiking fire in you and you need company.
You’ve already climbed strenuous peaks such as Kumara Parvatha (KP) in a day, but now would like to learn the skills to guide your friends along.
There are both weekdays and weekend batches. T1, T2, H1, H2, H3 and H4 will be arranged multiple times during that period of 4-6 months. You are required to attend one each (one T1, one T2, one H1 etc.) but, if you wish to attend more, you are welcome to do so ( no extra fees ). T1 & T2 will be conducted at a central location of the city ( HSR, BTM, Madiwala etc. for Bangalore City ). Exact location will be emailed to the participants one week before the event. H1, H2, H3, & H4 will be conducted within 200 kilometers of the city ( Bangalore ). Exact location will be emailed to the participants one week before the event.
No, all the hikes for this course will be beginner to medium. Hikes H1 to H4 are ordered in increasing strenousness.
H1: short trek (2-4 hours)
H2: half day (4-6 hours)
H3: full day (8-10 hours)
H4: Has two formats : either a long day hike (10-14 hours) or a Treasure Hunt event
T1: 2 hours
T2: 3 hours
Follow this link to pay and register: https://events.bangaloreadventureschool.com/events/wilderness-trekking-course-wtc/
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Subjects
- Trekking
- Hiking
- Map Reading
- Navigation
- Nutrition
- Fitness Sport
- Mountaineering
- Rock Climbing
- Rappelling
- Camping
Teachers and trainers (1)
Trek Leader BASCOOL
Instructor
Course programme
Topics covered include travel techniques, navigation using map & compass, gear, weather, nutrition and hydration, back-country emergency, flash-flood and avalanche awareness, Leave No Trace, and more.
The course consists of six sessions. Two theory and four practical sessions (trek) each and some homework (yes, really!). Students are divided into groups of 10-13 people, based on preferred field day, with consideration for hiking level and age. Instructor teams consist of a senior instructor and if needed one assistant instructor.
Additional information
Covers topics related to preparation for a hike Theory Session 2
Basic Navigation: Directions, Map Reading, Using a Compass and Weather etc Practical Sessions:
These sessions consist of actual hikes of varying levels of difficulty. Over a period of 4 – 6 months we will arrange various hikes as you progress in this course. Once you complete a H1 hike, you will be eligible to join us for a H2 hike and so on. H1 – Level 1 hike – Basic 2 hour hike
H2 – Level 2 hike – Half Day Hike (4 – 6 hours )
H3 – Level 3 Hike – Full Day Hike (6 – 12 hours )
H4 – Level 4 hike – Hiking and camping overnight (12 + hours )
Wilderness Trekking Course