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This conveniently sized guide is an invaluable point of reference
for all walkers. Written by an author with a wealth of experience
teaching navigation skills, it provides a clear and comprehensive
guide to the key techniques - giving you the confidence to navigate
successfully with map and compass and to plan and execute your own
routes. All topics are clearly referenced and easy to find.
Chapters cover scales and grids, map symbols and contours,
compasses, bearings, navigation on the hill, route planning and
night and bad weather navigation. This new edition also
incorporates new content on walking with a GPS device, with notes
on how technology can complement map and compass. The text is
illustrated with explanatory photos and diagrams as well as
extracts from real maps and map keys, and - since the best way to
learn is through experience - throughout the guide, practical
exercises are suggested to help you practise and develop your
skills. Perfect both for novices seeking an introduction to
navigation and also those wishing to brush up on old skills, this
book is an indispensable companion to mastering the essential
techniques. These valuable skills will enhance not only your safety
but also your enjoyment of the outdoors.
A comprehensive guide to navigation with a map and compass
providing training on how to read a map and how to use a compass as
well as more advanced techniques for navigating in all conditions.
Also features information on GPS and digital mapping methods. This
guidebook will help readers make the most of their outdoor
experiences by learning how to use a map and compass to navigate
more confidently. The navigation training in this book will give
readers the freedom to get away from the crowds, invent their own
routes and discover new areas, even where the GPS fails. Chapters
cover how to read a map, understanding grid references, contours
and features on a map; planning walks carefully; taking bearings,
walking with a compass; timing, pacing and other techniques; what
to do when you get lost and navigating in poor visibility or night
navigation; navigating abroad and GPS and other digital technology.
Written by an experienced navigation trainer, this helpful training
guide is packed with useful practical exercises and examples.
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