I will be providing each participant with 150 page manual, that will be used for the course. In the meantime here are a few books off the shelf that may be of help to you prior to taking my courses.

Land Navigation Handbook  Sooner or later any outdoor enthusiast will need more than trail markers for guidance. This best-selling manual--now thoroughly revised and updated--is designed for anyone who wants to chart a course in the wilderness: hiker, backpacker, snowshoer, skier, fisherman, or hunter. Step by step, it teaches the skills that enable you to answer the vital questions: Where am I now? Which way do I head to reach my destination? How far is it? And how long will it take me to get there? -Click here, on the book image,  or  on the title or book image to get your copy today -directly from Chapters-Indigo Bookstores.    What do those Numbers Mean? Manual from the National Green Check GPS Certification Program - A manual and DVD to help the introductory GPS user understand their GPS owner's manual and the relationship between the map, the compass and the GPS unit.   Price: $32.00 Taxes Included Shipping fees for each manual are as follows: -$4 to anywhere in the U.S.A -$3 for anywhere in Canada Order through the Canadian Ecology Centre info@canadianecology.ca or call 1-888-747-7577  or (705) 744-1715 The National Green Check GPS Certification Program (Green Check) is a program of The Canadian Ecology Centre (CEC) and its Foundation, a national, non-profit organization with charitable, education status.   The CEC specializes in GPS and GIS training. Download the following 2 free manuals from Garmin International: GPS Guide for beginners    Using a Garmin GPS with Paper Maps         Successful Response Starts with a Map: Improving Geospatia ... Read this free online Improving Disaster Management: The Role of IT in Mitigatio ... Read this free online