Kevin Walker, the co-author of The Essential Hillwalker`s Guide, presents a beginner`s guide to finding your way. His simple techniques give walkers the freedom of the hills, providing them with complete confidence & a greater appreciation of the landscape. Part One covers maps, mapping & map interpretation, & shows how to use a map to give an incredibly detailed picture of the terrain. Part Two is concerned with compasses & bearings, & explains how simple techniques can give an accurate measure of direction in even the thickest mist. Part Three contains a whole range of additional techniques for use in poor visibility, featureless terrain & other difficult situations. Part Four deals with the real art of navigation
- how to work out where you are when you think you are lost.