Welcome to the thrilling gateway to the Tracker’s world! Our course is your inaugural step into the art of mantracking, and we promise it’s anything but ordinary. Guided by your seasoned instructors, Kev Newton and Rhoda Watkins, you’ll embark on a journey that blends enlightening talks with hands-on field experiences. Get ready for plenty of “dirt time” as you dive headfirst into the world of tracking.

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In this exhilarating course, you’ll uncover the mysteries of mantracking, delving into its rich history, cultural significance, and its practical applications. What makes a tracker truly exceptional? You’ll discover the essential qualities that set them apart. From the Rules of Tracking to understanding baseline and ripples, honing your observation skills, and deciphering signs, we leave no stone unturned in your tracking education.

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But that’s not all – we’ll teach you how to harness the power of light for tracking, decode footwear impressions, recognize basic gait patterns, and understand the myriad factors that can affect tracking outcomes. And for those moments when you lose your trail, we’ll equip you with the skills to get back on track.

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By the time you complete this course, you’ll be well-versed in the art of human track and sign. You’ll know where, when, and how to search for it, and you’ll understand the intricate factors that influence tracking. Most importantly, you’ll possess the expertise to follow a trackline with precision and the knowledge to recover it if it slips away.

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Join us on this exhilarating journey as we lay the foundation for your future adventures in the world of mantracking. This course is not just a stepping stone; it’s your key to unlocking the secrets of the Tracker’s path.

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Summary of course content:

• What is mantracking? History, cultural implications and how can it be used?

• Qualities of a tracker

• Rules of Tracking

• Baseline and ripples

• Observation skills & perception

• Sign; What & Why & When & How & Where & Who.

• Using light to aid tracking

• Footwear impressions

• Sign of basic gait patterns

• Factors which affect tracking

• Lost track actions

• Welfare and comfort in the field

By the conclusion of the course, you will know

• What human track and sign is

• How, where and when to look for it

• The factors that affect tracking

• How to follow a trackline

• What to do if you lose the trackline

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This course is a prerequisite for the Mantracking 5 Day Tracker course.

Upon completion of this course participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

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If you have any questions before booking please email trackers@trackcraft.uk or use the contact form on the CONTACT page.

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Are you ready to take the first step?