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Map and Compass
Pete Hawkins
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Description for Map and Compass
Paperback. An instructive guidebook explaining map and compass techniques, to help readers enhance their outdoor experiences. Whether you are experienced in map-reading, or have never used a compass before, this guidebook will sharpen your skills and have you exploring new areas in no time. There are also tips for GPS and digital mapping technologies. Num Pages: 176 pages, c200 diagrams and photographs. BIC Classification: WSZC; WSZK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 224 x 10. Weight in Grams: 318. 176 pages, c200 diagrams and photographs. An instructive guidebook explaining map and compass techniques, to help readers enhance their outdoor experiences. Whether you are experienced in map-reading, or have never used a compass before, this guidebook will sharpen your skills and have you exploring new areas in no time. There are also tips for GPS and digital mapping technologies. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WSZC; WSZK. Dimension: 183 x 224 x 10. Weight: 320.
This comprehensive guidebook is perfect for beginners who want to learn how to read a map and compass for the first time, as well as for advanced map readers looking to improve their skills. Packed full of first-hand experience and practical tips to offer all readers the inspiration and information they need to get ‘out there’ and explore the landscapes for themselves.
Chapters cover understanding a map, grid references, contours, planning your walks, taking bearings, walking with a compass, timing and pacing, navigating in rain, mist and darkness, what to ... Read more
- Plenty of illustrative map extracts, graphics and diagrams
- Advanced techniques for night and poor visibility navigation
- Advice on GPS and digital mapping technologies
- Advice on what to do when you get lost!
Product Details
Publisher
Cicerone Press
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
301g
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Kendal, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781852845988
SKU
V9781852845988
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-4
About Pete Hawkins
Pete Hawkins trained as a geography teacher and taught in schools for a year before escaping to the Peak National Park's Environmental Centre for an outdoor job. He took over map and compass training and has since written for a variety of outdoor magazines. He now runs a navigation school and leads walking holidays around the world from his base ... Read more
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