Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk on a trail on mildly hilly terrain up to 2-3 miles.
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Not recommended for travelers who cannot stand for long periods of time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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At Uncommon Adventures, we believe the best place to learn is outdoors. Our classes are educational and unique, and our experienced instructors provide participants with the opportunity to develop skills they can apply in every-day life.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Use of Map & Compass
Parking
Meeting Points
Departure
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
We’ll meet at the North Entrance of the Ballard Locks. After walking through the front gate of the North Entrance, take the first right, where you’ll see another gate with a castle at the top of it. We’ll meet there.
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Ballard Locks Walking Activity Seattle
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At Uncommon Adventures, we believe the best place to learn is outdoors. Our classes are educational and unique, and our experienced instructors provide participants with the opportunity to develop skills they can apply in every-day life.
What's Included
Use of Map & Compass
Parking
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
Meeting Points
Departure
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
We’ll meet at the North Entrance of the Ballard Locks. After walking through the front gate of the North Entrance, take the first right, where you’ll see another gate with a castle at the top of it. We’ll meet there.
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Itinerary
What a typical class looks like: An introduction to reading maps (along with terrain association, and techniques to navigate and route - without a compass) Instruction on how to use a compass and how to adjust for declination, shoot and follow a bearing. ·A detailed overview on how to take bearings and trip planning and navigating to a destination on the map. ·Practice sessions on how to triangulate and find a position on the map. ·Q&A Session
Class Pre-Requisites: Be able to walk on a trail on mildly hilly terrain up to 2-3 miles. Be able to stand for several hours at a time Participants should dress appropriately for weather and conditions. Completion of a liability waiver prior to c...
