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…
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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…
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Introduction This ‘tips article’ will explain how to navigate off Ben Nevis summit. Or at least it will explain what is involved because an article like this can never replace…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Introduction Join us on a GPS navigation and map reading course in Eryri (Snowdonia) and you will learn the golden rules of navigation - and much more. Navigation using a…
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Introduction Coming on an advanced navigation course or GPS navigation course in the Lake District will give you the knowledge and skills you need to go anywhere in the mountains, and…
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Introduction Join us on a map reading and GPS navigation course in the Lake District and you will learn the golden rules of navigation - and much more. Navigation using a…
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Introduction Join us on a GPS navigation and map reading course in Yorkshire and you will learn the golden rules of navigation - and much more. Navigation using a map and…
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