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Navigation
Using your map and compass
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| Cordee Code: | CP0274 |
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| Page Size: | 100 x 155 mm |
| No of Pages: | 144 |
| Publisher: | Cicerone Press |
| ISBN13: | 9781852848910 |
| Author: | Pete Hawkins |
| Published Date: | November 2019 |
| Edition: | 2nd ed , Nov 2019 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Weight: | 160g |
| Product Type: | Book |
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 edition also incorporates 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.
Chapters cover scales and grids, map symbols and contours, compasses, bearings, navigation on the hill, route planning and night and bad weather navigation. This edition also incorporates 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.