Our Mission is to provide the highest quality and most effective training that connects course and vision.

We accomplish our mission through hands-on instruction, practical experiences and expert facilitation.

Why Choose Hannik Navigation?

HannikNav been providing professional outdoor education services for over ten years to a variety of organizations. During this time we have specialized in the area of land navigation and taught hundreds of people to be both confident and skilled.

Courses are designed to ensure participants learn the science and art of navigation through lecture, hands-on activities, classroom exercises, critical thinking scenarios, independent reading and practical field experiences.

Professional Instruction on navigation skills for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals. Classroom and field tested for over 10 years. We have taught this course in a variety of locations from the dense woods of the east to the mountains and desserts of the west.

Hands-on Experiences are the core of all our courses. We incorporate multi-media presentations, skill based activities, critical thinking problems and field practice into every course.

Certifications Available, backed by both knowledge and skill assessments.

Adapted to Your Location. We bring the course to you using local field sites and universal activities.

Flexible Payment Options: Is money tight in your program? HannikNav offers a variety of payment options including a profit sharing alternative which requires no money down and only asks you to pay per registration.

Our Founder's Past Accomplishments:

  • Co-Founder and Lead Instructor, Wilderness Emergency Resources, 1997-2003
  • Power Bar sponsored educator, 2002
  • Outstanding Clinic Presenter REI
  • Presenter, Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education, National Conference. 
  • Adjunct Professor, Weber State University; Geography 3810: Land Navigation and Map Reading. Rec 2890: Outdoor Leadership Seminar.
  • Princeton Education Center, Instructor
  • National Wildlife Federation Instructor
  • Coordinator, Outdoor Discovery Program, Green Chimneys Children’s Services
  • Instructor, Colorado Outward Bound
  • Ranger, City of Boulder, CO
  • Coordinator, Wilderness Recreation Center, Weber State University