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Long recognized as one of the seminal volumes on the fundamentals of map, compass, and altimeter route finding, this new edition of Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook features practical advice on choosing the right compass, reading and using topographical maps, using an altimeter to pinpoint your position, and mastering GPS. It also helps you steer clear of the most common route-finding errors and passes on an array of tips drawn from author Glenn Randall’s rich store of experience in the wild. Whether you are looking for a beginner course on outdoor navigation or want to sharpen your skills before heading back into the wilderness, the fourth edition of Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook will prove invaluable.

ISBN-13: 9781493035076

Media Type: Paperback(Fourth Edition)

Publisher: Falcon Guides

Publication Date: 12-24-2019

Pages: 128

Product Dimensions: 5.98(w) x 8.95(h) x 0.29(d)

Series: Outward Bound

Glenn Randall, a renowned author, outdoor photographer, and mountaineer, has written nine other books, including The Outward Bound Staying Warm in the Outdoors Handbook and The Outward Bound Backpacker's Handbook. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Table of Contents

Letter from the Executive Director of Outward Bound USA viii

About Outward Bound ix

Introduction xiii

1 Understanding the Drunken Spider's Web: How to Read a Topographic Map 1

2 The Magic Needle: Choosing and Using a Compass 19

3 Putting the Needle to the Drunken Spider: Using Compass and Map Together 33

4 True North and the Unfaithful Needle: How to Correct for Declination 44

5 Bambi Meets Godzilla: When Theory Meets the Real World 53

6 Weighing Air to Find Your Way: Altimeter Navigation 59

7 Never Get Lost Again?: How the Global Positioning System Has Revolutionized Backcountry Navigation 66

8 Running with Cunning: The Sport of Orienteering 92

Appendix 97

Checklists for Day-Hiking, Summer Backpacking, and Winter Overnight Trips 101

Index 105