Practical Handbook of Walking & Orienteering, 9781780194035
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Master wilderness navigation: map, compass, weather, and back-country skills.

Practical Handbook of Walking & Orienteering

how to cross hills, back country and rough terrain in safety and confidence: a professional manual for hikers, paddlers, horse trekkers and extreme cyclists

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  • Paperback

    96 pages

  • Release Date

    7 July 2015

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Summary

The Backcountry Navigator: A Practical Guide to Wilderness Exploration

How to cross hills, backcountry, and rough terrain in safety and confidence: a professional manual for hikers, paddlers, horse trekkers, and extreme cyclists.

It includes walking, cycling, touring in a kayak or canoe, horseback trekking, journeying with pack animals, and using vehicles and public transport. It explains how to use a map and compass correctly, orientation using the sun, moon, and stars, and…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781780194035
ISBN-10:178019403X
Author:Peter G Drake
Publisher:Anness Publishing
Imprint:Southwater
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:96
Release Date:7 July 2015
Weight:290g
Dimensions:220mm x 168mm x 8mm
About The Author

Peter G Drake

Peter G. Drake has been a member of the British Mountaineering Council Training Committee, Chairman of the Expedition Advisory Centre at the Royal Geographical Society, and Chairman of the Expedition and Training Committee of the Young Explorers Trust.

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