Author: Bjorn Kjellstrom
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447493079
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Staying Found
Author: June Fleming
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9780898867855
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
-- Features many new charts and illustrations -- New contact information for purchasing maps in the U.S. and Canada This tried-and-true guide teaches practical skills for navigating in the wilderness: reading maps; determining "true" directions following
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9780898867855
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
-- Features many new charts and illustrations -- New contact information for purchasing maps in the U.S. and Canada This tried-and-true guide teaches practical skills for navigating in the wilderness: reading maps; determining "true" directions following
Compass and Map Navigator
Author: Michael Hodgson
Publisher: Brunton Company
ISBN: 9781570340437
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Publisher: Brunton Company
ISBN: 9781570340437
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Wilderness Navigation
Author: Bob Burns
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9780898869538
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
A classic navigation tool returns, newly updated to reflect the latest advances in GPS technology and including everything a modern explorer of all skill levels needs to know about path finding, compasses, maps, and more. Original.
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9780898869538
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
A classic navigation tool returns, newly updated to reflect the latest advances in GPS technology and including everything a modern explorer of all skill levels needs to know about path finding, compasses, maps, and more. Original.
Finding Your Way Without Map Or Compass
Author: Harold Gatty
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486406138
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Shows how to determine locations in the wilderness, in a desert, in snow-covered areas, and on the ocean, applying methods used by aboriginal peoples and early explorers
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486406138
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Shows how to determine locations in the wilderness, in a desert, in snow-covered areas, and on the ocean, applying methods used by aboriginal peoples and early explorers
Orienteering
Author: Steve Boga
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811728706
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Describes the skills needed to compete in this outdoor sport, including map reading, navigating with a compass, and physical fitness, and shares quizzes, exercises, and strategies.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811728706
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Describes the skills needed to compete in this outdoor sport, including map reading, navigating with a compass, and physical fitness, and shares quizzes, exercises, and strategies.
Ultimate Navigation Manual
Author: Lyle Brotherton
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007424612
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Due to the level of detail, the images are best viewed on a tablet. All the techniques you need to become an expert navigator.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007424612
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Due to the level of detail, the images are best viewed on a tablet. All the techniques you need to become an expert navigator.
How to Use a Compass for Kids (and Adults Too!)
Author: Henry D Bridges
Publisher: Admore Publishing
ISBN: 9783967720785
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
The fantastic little guide to learning how to use a compass! Today, we primarily use these tiny computers called cellphones that fit in our pockets to help us navigate. It's never been easier to know exactly where you are and find a route to where you want to go. Still, these fancy computers can have their fair share of problems. Batteries run out of charge, GPS lose signal outside of cities, and they can run out of data... This is where this fantastic yet simple tool comes in handy. Yup. You guessed it... a compass! Although we rarely use this awesome little gadget nowadays, it truly changed the world. Best of all, a compass can always be relied on to help you find your way around no matter where you are! This creative guide has everything to help the little explorer in your life learn how to use a compass. Learn the How-To's and become an expert navigator. The exciting history of this magical device. Compass anatomy explained. Filled with helpful tips, tricks, and interesting facts. Suitable for young and old explorers ages 10 and up. Learning how to use a compass is incredibly helpful, even today. It's also tons of fun as you get to experience the outdoors and learn in a creative way. So treat the adventurer in your life (big or small), and grab this fun guide now!
Publisher: Admore Publishing
ISBN: 9783967720785
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
The fantastic little guide to learning how to use a compass! Today, we primarily use these tiny computers called cellphones that fit in our pockets to help us navigate. It's never been easier to know exactly where you are and find a route to where you want to go. Still, these fancy computers can have their fair share of problems. Batteries run out of charge, GPS lose signal outside of cities, and they can run out of data... This is where this fantastic yet simple tool comes in handy. Yup. You guessed it... a compass! Although we rarely use this awesome little gadget nowadays, it truly changed the world. Best of all, a compass can always be relied on to help you find your way around no matter where you are! This creative guide has everything to help the little explorer in your life learn how to use a compass. Learn the How-To's and become an expert navigator. The exciting history of this magical device. Compass anatomy explained. Filled with helpful tips, tricks, and interesting facts. Suitable for young and old explorers ages 10 and up. Learning how to use a compass is incredibly helpful, even today. It's also tons of fun as you get to experience the outdoors and learn in a creative way. So treat the adventurer in your life (big or small), and grab this fun guide now!
Squiggly Lines
Author: Mark Lattanzi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473386771
Category : Adventure racing
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Want to learn how to hike in the woods and not get lost? Or perhaps you want to compete in a local orienteering event? Maybe you aspire to do the 10-day Eco-Challenge race? Squiggly Lines is a full-color book about map and compass navigation with a focus on adventure racing. The book is almost 300 pages and has over 150 example maps and figures and almost 100 navigation exercises. You will learn: to read and understand topo(graphic) and other maps to use a compass to locate yourself in the wild to take and follow a compass bearing to a particular destination Plus, Squiggly Lines has some great adventure race stories from around the globe by its author. Reading Squiggly Lines may not prevent you from getting lost, but it will certainly help you find yourself!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473386771
Category : Adventure racing
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Want to learn how to hike in the woods and not get lost? Or perhaps you want to compete in a local orienteering event? Maybe you aspire to do the 10-day Eco-Challenge race? Squiggly Lines is a full-color book about map and compass navigation with a focus on adventure racing. The book is almost 300 pages and has over 150 example maps and figures and almost 100 navigation exercises. You will learn: to read and understand topo(graphic) and other maps to use a compass to locate yourself in the wild to take and follow a compass bearing to a particular destination Plus, Squiggly Lines has some great adventure race stories from around the globe by its author. Reading Squiggly Lines may not prevent you from getting lost, but it will certainly help you find yourself!
Be Expert With Map and Compass
Author: Bjorn Kjellstrom
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447493079
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447493079
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Be Expert with Map and Compass
Author: Bjorn Kjellstrom
Publisher: Wiley
ISBN: 9780020292654
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
"Required reading for the beginner in map and compass work, as well as for those interested in serious Orienteering. In simple, clear, concise terms the basics of map and compass work are described and illustrated." —George T. Hamilton, Appalachia This new, enlarged edition of Be Expert with Map & Compass includes everything the beginner needs to know about the increasingly popular sport of Orienteering: understanding map symbols; traveling by map alone, by compass alone, or by map and compass together; finding bearings; sketching maps; and traveling in the wilderness. Other updated sections cover competitive Orienteering, how to join an Orienteering event or organize your own, and useful hints for competitive and wilderness Orienteering. In addition to the revisions throughout, the author has interspersed the text with reminiscences of his more than fifty years of experience with map and compass. Drawing crowds of 25,000 participants at international events, the sport of Orienteering is more popular than ever. The Orienteering world championships were held in the United States for the first time in 1993. For Orienteers and scouts, avid outdoorspeople, and anyone who wants to feel more comfortable in the wilderness, this updated guide is an indispensable reference.
Publisher: Wiley
ISBN: 9780020292654
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
"Required reading for the beginner in map and compass work, as well as for those interested in serious Orienteering. In simple, clear, concise terms the basics of map and compass work are described and illustrated." —George T. Hamilton, Appalachia This new, enlarged edition of Be Expert with Map & Compass includes everything the beginner needs to know about the increasingly popular sport of Orienteering: understanding map symbols; traveling by map alone, by compass alone, or by map and compass together; finding bearings; sketching maps; and traveling in the wilderness. Other updated sections cover competitive Orienteering, how to join an Orienteering event or organize your own, and useful hints for competitive and wilderness Orienteering. In addition to the revisions throughout, the author has interspersed the text with reminiscences of his more than fifty years of experience with map and compass. Drawing crowds of 25,000 participants at international events, the sport of Orienteering is more popular than ever. The Orienteering world championships were held in the United States for the first time in 1993. For Orienteers and scouts, avid outdoorspeople, and anyone who wants to feel more comfortable in the wilderness, this updated guide is an indispensable reference.