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This comprehensive guidebook to navigation with a map and compass, but also with advice about using GPS and digital mapping systems, aims to help readers make the most of their outdoor experiences by learning how to use the map compass correctly. The techniques described will give readers the freedom to get away from the crowds, invent their own routes and discover new areas, even where the GPS fails. Chapters cover understanding a map, features, grid refs, contours; planning walks carefully; taking bearings, walking with a compass; timing, pacing and other techniques; what to do when you get lost and in poor visibility or darkness; navigating abroad and GPS and other digital technology. Packed with useful practical exercises and examples. Written by an experienced navigation trainer.
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As a navigation instructor he has taught both beginners how to read a map and compass and the more experienced how to hone their navigation skills. He runs the Silva-sponsored Map and Compass Courses.He has written for a variety of outdoor magazines, has worked for the BBC as a local radio reporter and leads hiking holidays around the world.
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Map and Compass: A comprehensive guide to navigation (Cicerone Guides)
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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Unlock the freedom of the hills and master the essential skills of navigation with the Cicerone guide to Map and Compass . Whether youre just starting out or looking to refine your technique, this comprehensive, confidence-building handbook is your go-to resource for exploring the outdoors with independence and assurance. Designed for both beginners and seasoned navigators, this practical guide takes you step-by-step through every aspect of map and compass work. Clear explanations and hands-on exercises build your confidence as you learn to navigate independently. The Cicerone Map and Compass guidebook teaches all the essentials, including map reading, compass use, bearings, timing, pacing, and route planning. Build your practical skills with step-by-step explanations of map symbols, grid references, contours, and compass bearings, all clearly illustrated in the guidebook. Advanced navigation techniques are covered in detail, with dedicated chapters on navigating in rain, mist, darkness, and challenging conditions, plus expert advice for what to do if you get lost. Learn how to adapt your navigation skills for adventures abroad, with international guidance also included in the Cicerone guide. Benefit from the guidebook's compact, thoughtfully designed format, perfect for your jacket pocket or rucksack. Discover how to use GPS and digital mapping tools alongside traditional methods, with clear advice and comparisons throughout the book. Written by expert instructor Pete Hawkins, every section of the guidebook delivers clear, jargon-free explanations designed to build your confidence outdoors. As you progress, your confidence will grow, symbols and features that once seemed obscure will become familiar, and your ability to plan and execute your own routes will blossom. Map and Compass is an indispensable Cicerone guide for anyone seeking the freedom, safety, and satisfaction of exploring the outdoors, whatever the weather, wherever you roam. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR007827272
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Unlock the freedom of the hills and master the essential skills of navigation with the Cicerone guide to Map and Compass . Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your technique, this comprehensive, confidence-building handbook is your go-to resource for exploring the outdoors with independence and assurance. Designed for both beginners and seasoned navigators, this practical guide takes you step-by-step through every aspect of map and compass work. Clear explanations and hands-on exercises build your confidence as you learn to navigate independently. The Cicerone Map and Compass guidebook teaches all the essentials, including map reading, compass use, bearings, timing, pacing, and route planning.Build your practical skills with step-by-step explanations of map symbols, grid references, contours, and compass bearings, all clearly illustrated in the guidebook.Advanced navigation techniques are covered in detail, with dedicated chapters on navigating in rain, mist, darkness, and challenging conditions, plus expert advice for what to do if you get lost.Learn how to adapt your navigation skills for adventures abroad, with international guidance also included in the Cicerone guide.Benefit from the guidebook's compact, thoughtfully designed format, perfect for your jacket pocket or rucksack.Discover how to use GPS and digital mapping tools alongside traditional methods, with clear advice and comparisons throughout the book.Written by expert instructor Pete Hawkins, every section of the guidebook delivers clear, jargon-free explanations designed to build your confidence outdoors. As you progress, your confidence will grow, symbols and features that once seemed obscure will become familiar, and your ability to plan and execute your own routes will blossom. Map and Compass is an indispensable Cicerone guide for anyone seeking the freedom, safety, and satisfaction of exploring the outdoors, whatever the weather, wherever you roam. Codice articolo LU-9781852845988
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