Navigation (2nd Edition)

Techniques and skills for walkers

Navigation (2nd Edition)
Pete Hawkins
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Paperback
h155 x 100mm - 152pg
8 Nov 2019 UK
9781852848910
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This conveniently sized guide is an invaluable point of reference for all walkers. Written by an author with a wealth of experience teaching navigation skills, it provides a clear and comprehensive guide to the key techniques - giving you the confidence to navigate successfully with map and compass and to plan and execute your own routes.All topics are clearly referenced and easy to find. Chapters cover scales and grids, map symbols and contours, compasses, bearings, navigation on the hill, route planning and night and bad weather navigation. This new edition also incorporates new content on walking with a GPS device, with notes on how technology can complement map and compass. The text is illustrated with explanatory photos and diagrams as well as extracts from real maps and map keys, and - since the best way to learn is through experience - throughout the guide, practical exercises are suggested to help you practise and develop your skills.Perfect both for novices seeking an introduction to navigation and also those wishing to brush up on old skills, this book is an indispensable companion to mastering the essential techniques. These valuable skills will enhance not only your safety but also your enjoyment of the outdoors.
Pete Hawkins trained as a geography teacher and taught in schools for a year before escaping to the Peak National Park's Environmental Centre for an outdoor job. He took over map and compass training and has since written for a variety of outdoor magazines. He now leads walking holidays around the world from his base in the Peak District.
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ISBN-13: 9781852848910
Published: 8 Nov 2019
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Cicerone Press
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Format: Paperback
Height: 155mm
Width: 100mm
Spine: 9mm
Weight: 170g
Pages: 152

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