Wilderness Navigation : Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter, and Gps by Bob Burns and Mike Burns (2004, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherMountaineers Books, T.H.E.
ISBN-100898869536
ISBN-139780898869538
eBay Product ID (ePID)30266392

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Edition2
Book TitleWilderness Navigation : Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter, and GPS
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
TopicNavigation, Special Interest / Adventure, Outdoor Skills
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Transportation, Sports & Recreation
AuthorBob Burns, Mike Burns
Book SeriesMountaineers Outdoor Basics Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight6.7 Oz
Item Length5.4 in
Item Width8.4 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-003366
SynopsisProceed with confidence when heading off-road or off- trail with the 2nd ed. of Wilderness Navigation. Whether you are climbing a glacier, orienteering in the backcountry, or on an easy day hike, Mike & Bob Burns cover all the latest technology and time-tested methods to help you learn to navigate-from how to read a map to compasses and ......, Proceed with confidence when heading off-road or off- trail with the 2nd ed. of Wilderness Navigation. Whether you are climbing a glacier, orienteering in the backcountry, or on an easy day hike, Mike & Bob Burns cover all the latest technology and time-tested methods to help you learn to navigate-from how to read a map to compasses and geomagnetism. A classic handbook for learning to navigate-extensively updated to include the newest trends and devices., ·GPS chapter completely updated to reflect newer models and features of GPS receivers now available ·Expanded to include a section on routefinding on glaciers, along with additional information on changing declination ·Extensive illustrated examples of orientation and navigationProceed with confidence when heading off-road or off-trail with the second edition of Wilderness Navigation. Whether you are climbing a glacier, orienteering in the backcountry, or on an easy day hike, Mike and Bob Burns cover all the latest technology and time-tested methods to help you learn to navigate-from how to read a map to compasses and geomagnetism., * GPS chapter completely updated to reflect newer models and features of GPS receivers now available * Expanded to include a section on routefinding on glaciers, along with additional information on changing declination * Extensive illustrated examples of orientation and wilderness navigation Proceed with confidence when heading off-road or off-trail with the second edition of Wilderness Navigation . Whether you are climbing a glacier, orienteering in the backcountry, or on an easy day hike, Mike and Bob Burns cover all the latest technology and time-tested methods to help you learn to navigate-from how to read a map to compasses and geomagnetism. Bob Burns is a long-time member of The Mountaineers. He has taught classes in the use of map and compass since the late 1970s. Mike Burns is an avid climber. He has instructed climbing and navigation classes, and written articles for Climbing magazine. Part of the The Mountaineers Outdoor Basics series Created for beginning-to-intermediate enthusiasts, this series includes everything anyone would need to know about staying safe and having fun in the backcountry.
LC Classification NumberGV200.4.B87 2004

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    I have all the well known texts on vompass navigatio; ORIENTEERING, US militar manuals and was a QN navigator USCG. This book will take care of any level hiker. Bring a map, compass and brain. You will come home.

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    Great book. Worked great with scout troop. Easy to understand and conveyed content in a logical way even for young adults

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    This has excellent info concerning survival.

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