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Outward Bound Map and Compass Handbook

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ISBN-10: 0762778571

ISBN-13: 9780762778577

Edition: 3rd 2012

Authors: Glenn Randall

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Long recognized as one of the seminal volumes on the fundamentals of map, compass, and altimeter route finding,Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook, 3rd Edition now includes the latest information on GPS receivers, complete with all new color illustrations. This concise guide features practical advice on choosing the right compass, reading and using topographical maps, using altimeter to pinpoint your position, and mastering the GPS. It also helps you steer clear of the most common route finding errors and passes on an array of tips drawn from Glenn Randall's rich store of experience in the wild. Whether you're looking for a beginner course on outdoor navigation or want to sharpen your…    
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Book details

List price: $18.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 4/3/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English

Since 1979, Glenn Randall has combined his love of the wilderness with his passion for photography to create stunning landscape images. His intimate knowledge of atmospheric optics, weather conditions, and the landscapes he photographs allows him to find an intersection between magical light and stunning subject matter, which results in exceptional images. Glenn's work has been included in calendars for Audubon, Avalanche, Barnes & Noble, Brown Trout, Sierra Club, Nature Conservancy, and Runner's World. His images have been published in Audubon, GEO, Outdoor Photographer, Outside, SKI, Los Angeles Times Magazine, National Geographic Adventure, New York Times Magazine, and many others. His…    

About Outward Bound
Introduction
Understanding the Drunken Spider's Web: How to Read a Topographic Map
The Magic Needle: Choosing and Using a Compass
Putting the Needle to the Drunken spider: Using Compass and Map Together
True North and the Unfaithful Needle: How to Correct for Declination
Bambi Meets Godzilla: When Theory Meets the Real World
Weighing Air to Find Your Way: Altimeter Navigation
Never Get Lost Again? How the Global Positioning System Has Revolutionized Backcountry Navigation
Running with Cunning: The Sport of Orienteering
Appendix
Checklists for Day-Hiking, Summer Backpacking, and WinterOvernight Trips
Index