Human tracking courses
Mantracking 1 – On field course by Kyt Lyn Walken (The Way Of Tracking, Hull’s Tracking School)
6th – 7th September 2025, Loviisa, Southern Finland
Price. 330€ / student (including VAT 25,5%)
Full payment on enrollment. 12 seats available. Payments are non refundable. If there is a cancellation by the training provider, all payments will be fully refunded.
Enrollments: imttfinland@gmail.com
Course description and topics covered:
The course will alternate THEORY and PRACTICE. It is suitable for Outdoor enthusiasts, Hunters, SAR Personnel, LAW ENFORCEMENT, Military Personnel, and Firefighters.
This is the full program:
Day one
Meeting, presentation of the Instructor
Presentation of the itinerary of the course and goals
History of mantracking
Modern applications
The mindset of a tracker
Case studies where mantracking skills have been applied (Forensic, SAR, Tactical)
Analysis on human feet
Difference between footwear
Focus on the most common sneakers and hiking boots in Europe
Explanation of the tracking kit and tracking stick
Analysis on gait (features and disabilities), pitch angle
How to measure tracks
Information 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
Difference between ”track traps” and ”hostile terrains”
Senses involved in mantracking
How to develop your smelling, hearing and sight
How to take advantage of the sun ligh
Notions on SAR Tracking
Information we can collect from a single track and from a pair of tracks
Gaining intelligence from a track/from tracks in track traps area
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
Night tracking
How to observe tracks in the dark
How to employ a flashlight in poor conditions of light
Day 2
Notions on forensic tracking
Theory and exercises on intel tracking
Cases solved with the application of tracking skills
Long trackline exercises
How to work in a 2 people or larger teams
Tactical tracking: U.S. tactical tracking team versus British – historical notions, application on the field
Outdoor versus indoor tracking – notions and approach
Debriefing
Delivery of certificates
Certificates:
Hull’s Tracking School’s Certificate of attendance
Hull’s Tracking School’s Certificate as ”Novice Tracker”
Handouts and essays:
Kyt Lyn Walken’s manuals for free
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Secure your seat in the class by enrolling: imttfinland@gmail.com
