Guide to safe exploration of the wilderness, with instructions for using a compass, reading maps, planning an outing, navagating in the field, and understanding the weather.
Part of the The Mountaineers Outdoor Basics series! Created for beginning-to-intermediate enthusiasts, this series includes everything anyone would need to know about staying safe and having fun in the backcountry.
Choosing and operating a compass, interpreting maps, navigating in the wild, and handling outdoor emergencies.
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Due to the level of detail, the images are best viewed on a tablet. All the techniques you need to become an expert navigator.
Compass and Map Navigator: The Complete Guide to Staying Found Simply
Guide to the art of navigation from map and compass to GPS.
In this revised second edition of his classic 'Basic Essentials: Map and Compass, ' you'll discover techniques for choosing and using the right type of compass, reading and understanding contour lines and other map features, plotting a ...
Shows how to determine locations in the wilderness, in a desert, in snow-covered areas, and on the ocean, applying methods used by aboriginal peoples and early explorers
CLICK HERE to download a sample • The official navigation textbook used in outdoor education courses by thousands of students • Goodreads.com readers rated the previous edition 4 out of 5 stars (and now it’s even better!) • Map and ...
BASIC ILLUSTRATED MAP AND COMPASS Wilderness guide Cliff Jacobson created the map and compass curriculum for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and here he shows easy-to-follow steps on choosing a compass, reading contour lines ...