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Routes, Maps & UTM Plotting
New York City, NY
26 January 2002
First will be the basics about maps and how to read them. We'll cover symbols, legends, contour lines, scales and UTM coordinates. We will touch only briefly on compasses.
The bulk of the clinic will be devoted to introducing an actual race map and passport book (the ones used for Odyssey Adventure Racing's E-Fix 2-day race in West Virginia). The goal for this part of the instruction is to enable racers who are doing their first 1+ day race to have a clue as to what to do when they finish their gear check-in at a race and are now given their maps and passport.
Event Details |
Disciplines |
- Intro to Maps
- Learning UTMs
- Route Plotting
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Location |
NYC. Hurley's on 48th Street between Broadway & 8th Avenue, 3rd floor |
Start Time |
9am |
Duration |
6 hours |
Price |
NYARA Members |
$10 |
Non-members |
$25 |
Format |
Plan on the class being about 5 hours long followed by a short 1-hour practical application that involves running around finding UTM coordinates in NYC. |
Gear List |
- Trails Illustrated map number 242 New River Gorge National River. You must have this map or the class will basically be worthless. Call outdoor stores like Campmor, EMS, Ramsey Outdoor, etc. to see if they have that map in stock. You can also order the map online at www.trailsillustrated.com
- Compass
- Military protractor with grid scale reader with reader templates with 1000 meter squares in the USGS standard scales of 1:24,000 and 1:62,500, available from RM Products (5857 NE 180th Street, Seattle, WA 98155; phone 1-206-485-4738).
- Highlighters and pens
- Recommended: An electronic map measurer such as the Map Master, which is available from www.outnback.com. They cost about $20 and are very helpful.
NB: NYARA members get a discount at OutnBack so be sure to use you benefit code.
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