Photos and comments from participants from past GPS/Topo Map/ Compass courses-So far since I started teaching the Greencheck GPS courses in the spring of 2006 I have taught 23 courses. These courses are run either as a full day or 2 evenings. See below for sample comments and photos from some of these courses. I also have taught special courses to groups like the RCMP, Royal NL Constabulary, NL Prov. Parks staff , Staff at SWGC, and Kruger staff. If your company could use some training in basic GPS then this is the best course to go with.

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Latest Course for hikers, sea kayakers, canoers and snowmobilers-May 12, 2012

This is a sampling of what people wrote about the course-"I can think of no way to improve it..it was great". "Very well taught. I enjoyed every minute of it", "This is a great intro for GPS navigation", Very practical skills to know if you head out of doors".

Course for hikers, biologists, hunting guides, snowmobilers etc- April 28, 2012

This is a sampling of what people wrote about the course--  "Thank you very much Keith! It was an excellent course and I have learned a lot! I will recommend your course for sure!", Excellent Course - Thanks", " A great course for anyone interested in learning navigation skills". " I have always wanted to learn how to use a compass-Thanks, Keith".


 

Course for staff and students at SWGC- Oct 1, 2011

This is what people wrote about the course: "It was great, an ideal intro to map, compass and GPS", " These skills are useful for anyone wanting to head into the woods", "it was informative and fun!", Great course, thanks"

June 15  and 16 , 2011       Course for hikers

This is what people wrote about the course--   "This is a great course for an intro to topographic maps, compass and GPS....I would recommend to anyone", "I felt great when I navigated to my waypoint through the woods", "I liked the hands on approach", " This is an essential course for anyone venturing into the backcountry (hikers, snowmobilers etc).

June 6 and 8, 2011       Course for SWGC students and hikers

This is what people wrote about the course--" An excellent course to introduce hikers to navigation", "Many Thanks", "I learned alot more than expected", "Its fun to read maps", "This course is very useful for anyone traveling in the out of doors" and  "I have already recommended this course to 2 friends".     

I forgot to take my camera along for the outdoor part.

OCT 23, 2010     Course for SWGC students and hikers

This is what people wrote about the course  ", Very informative and useful", "I can't think of anyway to improve it....it was a great course". "I learned alot quickly"

Env Studies 2220 - Course through the Winter Term for 2010 and field day March 29, 2010

Feb 11 and 13, 2010- An Thursday evening and Sat morning- Snowmobilers, sailors and hikers

" I think it is an excellent course for introducing the GPS and learning about map and compass", "I would recommend to a friend who is a hiker or skidooer since covers the basic skills for using GPS, topo maps and compass. "  and "This course gives a solid foundation for using a GPS....thanks Keith".

June 29 and July 2, 2009 - 2 Evenings- Students and Hiking Enthusiasts

"We covered more than expected...real good instruction, well taught", "Great instruction, Keith is very knowledgeable and made the course very interesting", "The course was very useful...I learned alot in a short time".

April 18, 2009 -Students at SWGC and other outdoor enthusiasts

Would you recommend this course to a friend. " Yes it explains the basics of GPS, Topo maps and compass","Absolutely, It is a great intro to GPS, map and compass", Yes the course was clear and informative", " I liked the hands on practice".

Nov 16, 2008-Students at SWGC and other interested outdoor enthusiasts.

Would you recommend this course to a friend. "Yes, it was just what I wanted", "Yes, it is perfect for anyone heading outdoors", "The skills taught in the course are essential for any outdoor person", "Yes, Very informative", "Sure, I have friends who would really benefit from this course".

Oct 25, 2008- Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Training in Corner Brook

Would you recommend this course to a friend - "Yes..it was a great day", "Definitely", "If you are an outdoor person this course is a must", "Every outdoorsman should be trained in GPS-Map skills as we learned in this course"

Nov 3, 2007- Staff and students at SWGC 

Would you recommend this course to a friend -

"Very user friendly...informative in a very relaxed atmosphere", "Very explanatory for a novice...I liked the hands on aspect", "Very useful", Yes, the course was basic and easy to understand....using the compass, map and GPS in the field was great".

July 20, 2007- NL Provincial Park Employees- Deer Lake

Would you recommend this course to a friend -

"I would recommend this course to anyone that wants to see how GPS, map and compass fit together", "Yes a great course for beginners or anyone that has some knowledge but wants a refresher", "A very good intro to map, compass and GPS navigation-I really enjoyed the field work".

Winter Course- March 17, 2007-

Would you recommend this course to a friend -

"Yes-the course clearly demonstrates how to use the GPS unit with the topo map and compass.", ....."Yes-if you want to learn to navigate-this is the course, ....Yes, I think it would serve anyone who wants to integrate GPS, map and compass",.... " A quick way to learn alot of skills"

MAY 25, 2006

Would you recommend this course to a friend -

"most definitely", "YES , absolutely", "Keith , created a great learning environment-relaxed, friendly and informal" , "Great hands on practice-good for anyone that enjoys the outdoors-highly recommended", "you can't go wrong with this intro to GPS, map and compass.