NOLS Wilderness Navigation

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. The 2nd Edition of NOLS Wilderness Navigation provides up to date information on tools, equipment, and software, including smartphones and iPads for navigation, new emergency communication technology, and solar power.