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NOLS Wilderness Navigation
Author | : Darran Wells |
Publsiher | : Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 0811732126 |
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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 curriculum 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.
NOLS Wilderness Navigation
Author | : Darran Wells |
Publsiher | : Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | : 209 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Navigation |
ISBN | : 9780811710947 |
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"NOLS Wilderness Navigation" gives you the skills you need to confidently find your way on and off the trail. Whether you are learning to use a map and compass or exploring the latest technology, this eay-to-follow guide is packed with essential information.
NOLS Wilderness Navigation
Author | : Gene Trantham,Darran Wells |
Publsiher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2018-11-01 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9780811767682 |
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The official NOLS guide to finding your way in the outdoors. Using your navigational skills can mean the difference between a successful day hike and an unplanned overnight in the wilderness. This new edition covers techniques for map and compass, gps, navigating by stars and sun, taking bearings, using topo maps, and choosing the right equipment.
Wilderness Navigation
Author | : Bob Burns,Mike Burns |
Publsiher | : The Mountaineers Books |
Total Pages | : 179 |
Release | : 2012-12-20 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9781594852060 |
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* GPS chapter completely updated to reflect newer models and features of GPS receivers now available * Expanded to include a section on routefinding on glaciers, along with additional information on changing declination * Extensive illustrated examples of orientation and wilderness navigation Proceed with confidence when heading off-road or off-trail with the second edition of Wilderness Navigation. Whether you are climbing a glacier, orienteering in the backcountry, or on an easy day hike, Mike and Bob Burns cover all the latest technology and time-tested methods to help you learn to navigate-from how to read a map to compasses and geomagnetism. Bob Burns is a long-time member of The Mountaineers. He has taught classes in the use of map and compass since the late 1970s. Mike Burns is an avid climber. He has instructed climbing and navigation classes, and written articles for Climbing magazine. Part of the The Mountaineers Outdoor Basics series! Created for beginning-to-intermediate enthusiasts, this series includes everything anyone would need to know about staying safe and having fun in the backcountry.
NOLS Expedition Planning
Author | : Dave Anderson,Molly Absolon |
Publsiher | : Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2011-02-09 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 0811744310 |
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• The guide for planning a successful trip, short or long • Research access to public land, domestic and international • Create a budget and find additional funding • Choose essential gear, with checklists for personal and group gear • Plan food and fuel requirements • How to prepare mentally and physically • Health issues, including insurance, illnesses, and injuries • Transportation and lodging • How to deal with risks in the wilderness • Leave No Trace principles for sustainable travel
NOLS Winter Camping
Author | : John Gookin,Buck Tilton |
Publsiher | : Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2005-01-19 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9780811743426 |
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The National Outdoor Leadership School's official guide to camping in extreme cold. Comprehensive coverage of winter clothing and gear. Proven techniques for traveling efficiently and safely across snow and ice and complete directions for building igloos and many other snow shelters.
The National Outdoor Leadership School s Wilderness Guide
Author | : Mark Harvey |
Publsiher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 278 |
Release | : 1999-06-17 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 9780684859095 |
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A guide for backpackers, hikers, and other wilderness buffs offers information on equipment and techniques, search and rescue methods, cooking, and safety.
NOLS Wilderness Mountaineering
Author | : Phil Powers |
Publsiher | : Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2008-12-18 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9780811745291 |
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This updated edition of the popular NOLS Wilderness Mountaineering reflects the most current practices, equipment, and risk management in mountain climbing.