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Staying Found

The Complete Map and Compass Handbook
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  • Staying Found by June Fleming
  • Staying Found by June Fleming
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"[This] simply written, informative book should be required reading for anyone heading out to unfamiliar terrain... The chapter on teaching your children to stay found is worth the price of the book." -- Salem Statesman Journal "Staying Found gives you all the information you'll need to be an expert orienteer. Learn to use a compass, find True North, read and use maps, and mark your trail, all invaluable knowledge for the day hiker or trail backpack... Best of all, you don't have to fret if you've read the book but forgotten a tip. It's small and light enough to be a valuable addition to your pack." -- Erie Times-News Within this handbook you'll find crutial information on: * Reading Maps * Determining true directions * Following bearings, backbearings, and baselines * Using nature as a guide * Teaching kids to "stay found" * Coping if you are really lost

Author Biography:

Author JUNE FLEMING is the author of the Well-Fed Backpacker and teaches basic and advanced wilderness skills classes in the Pacific Northwest. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
Release date NZ
October 1st, 2001
Author
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Country of Publication
United States
Edition
3rd edition
Illustrations
Illustrations, maps; Illustrations, maps
Imprint
Mountaineers Books
Pages
160
Publisher
Mountaineers Books
Dimensions
133x203x11
ISBN-13
9780898867855
Product ID
3640455

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