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This material is taken from Chapter 6 - Wilderness Travel from The Backpackers Field Manual by Rick Curtis. For more details on this exciting book check out The Backpacker's Field Manual Page. This ...

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Navigation of the world’s wild places using a compass and paper map is a must-have skill. With it, you’ll always find your way home. Little magnetic needles have been pointing the way for explorers ...

One of the afternoon classes offered at the 50+ Adventure program was called "Map and Compass 101." Since most of the program's participants were relatively new to hiking, this session was well ...

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Pennsylvania is blessed with thousands of acres of rugged and rural public lands that are great for hunting, fishing and hiking. Yet for many who go to these wild places, they stay close to where they ...