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.