Is it possible to navigate the outdoors accurately without a map and compass? What about all the “rules of thumb” that we’ve heard forever? Do they work? In fact, there is no single natural observation that will tell you directions. You need to be observant of many features and understand...
BASIC NATURAL NAVIGATION, AND ORIENTATION
NATURAL NAVIGATION AND ORIENTATION Saturday, January 18, 10 a.m. What are some of the tried-and-proven methods for navigation that people have used for centuries? We'll begin with observations of the terrain -- shadows, looking at trees, moisture, feeling rocks, insect signs, etc. We’ll learn how to use the...