Hike navigation tools and techniques

Stay on Track: A Guide to Hiking Navigation

This collection of articles provide a comprehensive guide to hiking navigation, discussing safety and self-reliance in the wilderness, particularly within Australia. They cover various navigation methods, including the essential use of topographic maps and compasses, detailing how to read maps, understand bearings, and navigate using features like declination. The articles also discuss modern technologies like GPS devices and smartphone apps, weighing their pros and cons against traditional tools while consistently recommending carrying multiple backup navigation aids. Additionally, the texts highlight the importance of observational skills, offer tips for hiking at night and in emergencies, and introduce rogaining as a practical way to sharpen navigation abilities.

Hike Navigation

How to read a map for hiking

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Learn how to read a topographic map for hiking with ease. Master symbols, contours, and more through training and practice. Start your adventure now.

Rock cairns for hike navigation

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Discover the controversy surrounding rock cairns in the bushwalking community. Are they pointless or do they impinge on the natural environment? Find out now.

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