Nols Wilderness Navigation

The official NOLS guide to finding your way in the outdoors. Using your navigational skills can mean the difference between a successful day hike and an unplanned overnight in the wilderness. This new edition covers techniques for map and compass, gps, navigating by stars and sun, taking bearings, using topo maps, and choosing the right equipment.

About the author

Gene Trantham is an experienced navigator who has taught NOLS courses and guided throughout the US and the world. He is a skilled sea kayaker and lives in Lander, Wyoming.

Darran Wells is a senior NOLS instructor, an avid biker, climber, and backcountry skier. He has competed in adventure races across the world including Eco Challenge and Primal Quest. He lives in central Wyoming.

Summary

The official NOLS guide to finding your way in the outdoors. Using your navigational skills can mean the difference between a successful day hike and an unplanned overnight in the wilderness. This new edition covers techniques for map and compass, gps, navigating by stars and sun, taking bearings, using topo maps, and choosing the right equipment.

Product details

• Authors: Gene Trantham, Gene S. Trantham, Gene/ Wells Trantham, Darran Wells
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2018
• EAN: 9780811737739
• ISBN: 978-0-8117-3773-9
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: NOLS Library; NOLS Library; Stackpole Books
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Other sports disciplines; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works