This is a 2 day man tracking course led by one of the worlds foremost specialists in the field with numerous accolades and achievements to her name and I am for one very privileged to have her collaborating with Wild walk.
This course is certified by Hull's Tracking School.
On this course you will be introduced to the art of Human tracking, below is a break down of the course:
Day One
Meeting, Presentation of the Instructor
Presentation of the itinerary of the course and goals
History of Man Tracking
Modern Applications
Difference between "Track Traps" and "Hostile Terrains"
Analysis on human feet
Difference between footwear
Focus on the most common Sneakers and Hiking Boots in U.K.
Explanation of the Tracking Kit and Tracking Stick
Analysis on gait (features and disabilities), pitch angle
How to measure tracks
Informations we can collect from a single track and from a pair of tracks
Gaining intelligence from a track/from tracks in Track Traps area
Tracking Fundamentals
Senses involved in Mantracking
How to develop your smelling, hearing and sight
How to take advantage of the sun light
Night tracking
How to observe tracks in the dark
How to employ a flashlight in poor conditions of light
Day two
The mindset of a Tracker
Elements of visual Perceptions
How to approach a trackline on a track trap
How to approach tracks on a forest
How to approach tracks in contaminated areas
How to work in a 2 people (and more) team
Debriefing
Delivery of Certificates
CERTIFICATES:
Hull's Tracking School's Certificate of attendance in cooperation with Footsteps of discovery
Hull's Tracking School's Certificate as "Novice Tracker"
Handouts and essays
My manual in pdf "The importance of being a Tracker" for free
Kyt Lyn Walken
Kyt Lyn Walken is Official Representative and Instructor for HULL'S TRACKING SCHOOL as well as certified Antipoaching Ranger for CONSERVATION RANGERS OPERATIONS WORLDWIDE Inc.
She trained personnel from European Law Enforcement, Army and Search and Rescue since 2018.
Currently she runs Tracking courses (SAR, Forensic, Tactical) all over Europe for Military, SAR, Forensic Personnel and Outdoor enthusiasts.
She is author of 5 manuals on Tracking and several essays.
This is a camping course, students should arrive on site evening of Friday 30th so they are ready to go onsite at 9 am in the morning. There will be night time work on this course and constant walking so a reasonable level of mobility and fitness is required.
A kit list will be provided on booking.
This course is certified by Hull tracking school
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