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Staying Found: The Complete Map and Compass Handbook

by June Fleming

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A guide to orienteering explains how to use topographical maps and a compass in order to follow a route when traveling in wilderness areas.
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excellent points, only negative was author paying someone to lead her with beer and a couple other interesting viewpoints.
  Mikenielson | Jul 28, 2012 |
I learned a few new skills. This is a good basic survival reference. ( )
  ds1 | Jun 2, 2008 |
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Getting where you want to go with the help of map and compass is sometimes called orienteering.
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A guide to orienteering explains how to use topographical maps and a compass in order to follow a route when traveling in wilderness areas.

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This tried-and-true guide teaches practical skills for navigating in the wilderness: reading maps; determining "true" directions following bearings, backbearings, and baselines; using nature as a guide; teaching kids to "stay found"; and coping if you really are lost.
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