Introduction This month’s tip is all about how to use a compass in the context of mountain walking/hiking. There’s something in it for everyone. For the experienced navigator, maybe it…
Introduction What is a col or saddle in the context of mountaineering? Would you know what one looks like in real life? Do you know how a map depicts one…
Introduction This ‘tips article’ will show you how to navigate off Ben Nevis summit. Or at least it will explain what is involved because an article like this can never…
Coarse and Fine Navigation This tip is all about coarse and fine navigation and I will explain this with an every-day example. Orienteers, and other accomplished navigators, refer to the…
Planning a Navigation Leg On navigation courses I frequently use this beginners’ tip for planning a navigation leg. I encourage clients to consider each navigation leg as a set of directions that you…
Understanding contour lines These little tips should help improve your understanding of contour lines and how to interpret them. One of the most important navigational skills is the ability to…
Introduction These beginners’ tips for winter mountain walking and mountaineering in the UK are for those people who want to make the first move but are still a little bit…