Trying to understand how a map relates to what’s on the ground can be tricky. It requires the brain to do a lot of stuff that it doesn’t customarily do daily. This is one of the reasons that ...

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Navigation of the world’s wild places using a compass and paper map is a must-have skill. With it, you’ll always find your way home. Little magnetic needles have been pointing the way for explorers ...

This material is taken from Chapter 6 - Wilderness Travel from The Backpackers Field Manual by Rick Curtis. For more details on this exciting book check out The Backpacker's Field Manual Page. This ...