William S. Kals

In this day and age of cheap GPS units, it is tempting to not bother with a map and compass, but you are going to need these two essential items of backcountry gear sooner or later, and when you do it is extraordinarily useful to know how to use them. No book is better at explaining how to navigate with them than this easy to read, easy to like, book by W.S. Kals. Not only is the explanation crystal clear, the man has a sense of humor, too! I've read this book many times and I am pleased to say that this time I was pretty much familiar with most of the details. That makes me--and my wife--breathe a lot easier.… (more)