May 18
Being able to calculate distance traveled while on foot is a critical skill, it could literally mean the difference between life and death given the right set of circumstances. Imagine that the proverbial SHTF has occurred and you now have 7 days to link up with your group at a predetermined location 90 miles from your home. …
May 02
By Chris at Simplyhike.co.uk The days of navigation solely via a compass and paper map are gone, having moved over for GPS devices and smartphone apps. GPS technology has grown so much in the last decade that the publication of paper maps has dwindled, and traditional map publishers are turning to digital maps.In many ways, digital maps and GPS technology have improved …
Jan 15
It’s very easy to get lost while in the woods, or for that matter just about anywhere. I have been lost many times and am not ashamed to admit it. Getting lost is the easy part and can be accomplished through complacency, overconfidence or just poor dumb luck. There have been times where I was …
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