NOLS Wilderness Navigation

by Gene Trantham, Darran Wells

Overview

The official NOLS guide to finding your way in the outdoors. Being able to rely on your navigational skills can mean the difference between a successful day hiking and an unplanned overnight in the wilderness. This new edition focuses on navigational principles and techniques so you can build skills and confidence and not have to rely on technology that is often not available on and off trail. Based on official NOLS curriculum and vetted by trained NOLS instructors in the field, NOLS Wilderness Navigation covers navigation techniques for map and compass and GPS, navigating by stars and sun, instruction on taking bearings, planning routes and using USGS topo maps, and choosing the right tools and equipment. This edition also includes international and nautical travel.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811737739
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	11/01/2018
Series:	NOLS Library
Edition description:	3rd Edition
Pages:	200
Sales rank:	1,019,972
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.60(d)

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.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vi

Introduction viii

Chapter 1 Tools of the Trade 1

Chapter 2 Terrain Association 19

Chapter 3 Fixing Your Position 49

Chapter 4 Using a Compass 57

Chapter 5 Planning a Route 85

Chapter 6 Altimeters 107

Chapter 7 Coordinate Systems 113

Chapter 8 GPS 130

Chapter 9 Lost 146

Chapter 10 Competitive Navigation 158

Chapter 11 Digital Maps and Smartphone Apps 165

Afterword 175

Appendix: Suggested Reading 177

Index 178