Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook - Brossura

Randall, Glenn

 
9780762778577: Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook
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ISBN 10: 0762778571 ISBN 13: 9780762778577
Casa editrice: Falcon Pr Pub Co, 2012

Sinossi

Long recognized as one of the seminal volumes on the fundamentals of map, compass, and altimeter route finding, Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook, 3rd Edition now includes the latest information on GPS receivers, complete with all new color illustrations. This concise guide features practical advice on choosing the right compass, reading and using topographical maps, using altimeter to pinpoint your position, and mastering the GPS. It also helps you steer clear of the most common route finding errors and passes on an array of tips drawn from Glenn Randall's rich store of experience in the wild. Whether you're looking for a beginner course on outdoor navigation or want to sharpen your skills before heading back into the wilderness, Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook will prove invaluable.

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Informazioni sugli autori

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


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.

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Long recognized as one of the seminal volumes on the fundamentals of map, compass, and altimeter route finding, Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook now includes the latest information on GPS receivers, complete with all new color illustrations. This concise guide 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 third edition of Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook will prove invaluable.

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Editore
Falcon Pr Pub Co
Data di pubblicazione
2012
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0762778571
ISBN 13 
9780762778577
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Disegnatore
Tom Jack
Numero di pagine
109
Contatto del produttore
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Persona responsabile
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