NOLS Wilderness Navigation - Couverture souple

Wells, Darran

 
9780811732123: NOLS Wilderness Navigation
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0811732126 ISBN 13 : 9780811732123
Editeur : Stackpole Books, 2005

Synopsis

The National Outdoor Leadership School's official guide to finding your way in the wilderness Covers all navigational techniques, from map and compass to GPS and gives instructions on taking bearings and planning routes on USGS maps Up-to-date information on tools, equipment, and software
For wilderness travelers, good navigation ability can mean the difference between a successful day hike and an unplanned overnight stay. Based on the currium of the National Outdoor Leadership School, NOLS Wilderness Navigation gives you the skills you need to confidently find your way on and off the trail. Included here are methods for orienting yourself by the sun and the stars alone, easy-to-follow explanations of map and compass techniques, and advice on using an altimeter. There's also a comprehensive section on using GPS technology-without becoming dependent on it. Exercises at the end of each chapter help readers gradually develop their skills and build their confidence.

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Éditeur
Stackpole Books
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0811732126
ISBN 13 
9780811732123
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
192
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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