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Adventure Upgrade: Navigate Off Trail (Navigation) (Skills)
Reader Carla Danley, 50, Portland, OR » Problem “I’d like to see even more pristine places when basecamping. I know I need stronger map and compass skills, but I don’t want to have to rely on my GPS....
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Stop right there! What's on your mind?Choose OneIf I go straight that way, I'll hit the trail...I should eat something.What else is on your mind?Choose oneHow about a nap?That I should look for the...
View ArticleQuiz: How to Get Lost (Navigation)
Can you handle anything that comes your way?Choose oneHell yeah!For the most part, yeah...Definetely not, where am I again?Whatcha got in your pack?Choose oneA blade, a couple of Slim Jims. Why?The 10...
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How to Read a Topo (Navigation)
[caption id="attachment_15232919" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Map by MyTopo[/caption] Contour Lines Each thin, brown line represents a single elevation. Check the bottom corner of your map for the...
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Pass/Fail: Hike Off-Trail (Navigation) (Skills)
[caption id="attachment_15234539" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Illustration by Jacob Thomas[/caption] When Ryan and I were dating, I was all too happy to let him be in charge of the map. Cliché as...
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Navigate Like a Pro (Navigation)
Liz Thomas has backpacked more than 15,000 miles, and she holds the women’s unsupported speed record on the Appalachian Trail (80 days). Here’s how she stays on track. 1. Keep your mind and body sharp...
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(Mostly) In Praise of Off-Trail Hiking (Destinations Stories) (Navigation)...
[caption id="attachment_15240545" align="alignnone" width="750"] When traveling off-trail, the path is where you make it. Photo by Michael DeYoung / Tandem Stockphoto: Michael DeYoung/Tandem...
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How to Master Night Hiking (Navigation) (Skills) (Survival Skills)
[caption id="attachment_15241536" align="alignnone" width="750"] Night hiking without a headlamp can be a harrowing experience.[/caption] Early in my hiking career, I learned the night was dark and...
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How to Get Started Geocaching (Navigation)
[caption id="attachment_15241963" align="alignnone" width="750"] All you need to get started geocaching is your smartphone. (Photo by Johan Larsson)[/caption] In its simplest form, geocaching is a...
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Teen Hikers Rescued After Losing Way With App (Navigation) (New Hampshire)...
[caption id="attachment_15242998" align="alignnone" width="750"] The teens were using a smartphone app for navigation when they got lost (Kārlis Dambrāns/Flickr)[/caption] Three teens were hiking on...
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How to Use a Compass (Navigation) (Skills)
[caption id="attachment_15248443" align="alignnone" width="750"] Illustration by Giovanni Corrado Leone[/caption] Take a bearing off the map You want to travel from Peak A to Peak B. Lay the edge of...
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How to Navigate by the Stars (Navigation) (Skills) (Survival Skills)
[caption id="attachment_15250041" align="alignnone" width="750"] Illustration by Giovanni Corrado Leone[/caption] Find North First, find Polaris, or the North Star, which lies almost directly above the...
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How to Cross a Frozen Lake (Navigation)
[caption id="attachment_15251382" align="alignnone" width="800"] Frozen Lake (Illustration by Giovanni Corrado Leone)[/caption] Check with locals Ask land managers or outdoor shops and guides about...
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Intro to GPS Navigation
What is GPS? Polar explorer and expedition guide Eric Larsen discusses the benefits of navigating with a GPS and walks you through the most important aspects of setting up a new device. The post Intro...
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How to Use Waypoints on a GPS
Polar explorer and expedition guide Eric Larsen discusses how to use waypoints to efficiently navigate in the backcountry. The post How to Use Waypoints on a GPS appeared first on Backpacker.
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GPS Tracks vs. Routes
Polar explorer and expedition guide Eric Larsen teaches you the difference between routes and tracks, and how to use each when navigating with a GPS in the backcountry. The post GPS Tracks vs. Routes...
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Useful Features on your GPS
Polar explorer and expedition guide Eric Larsen explains his favorite GPS features, and which screens come in most handy when navigating in the backcountry. The post Useful Features on your GPS...
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Open Up the Wilderness by Learning to Hike Off Trail
Finding Your Way Off-trail travel is all about navigation savvy. Before you set out, make sure you know how to read a topo map, use a compass, and identify features to pinpoint your location. Use these...
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To See the Best Hiking in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, You Need to Go...
Sometimes, you find adventure in the most unlikely of places. Case in point: Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley National Park. While most people think of this stretch of Ohio woods and rivers as a glorified bike...
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How to Use Gaia GPS to Find Free National Forest Camping
This article was first published by Gaia GPS. Get more exclusive content and planning tools with Gaia Premium, free with an Outside+ Membership. Many National Forests across the United States allow...
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