Using a map and compass is one of the most reliable foundational skills of the wilderness. GPS units sometimes fail—you owe it to yourself to know how to use a trusty compass Skip to content ...

The compass dictates your direction or heading, and a map shows you where you are on that heading by giving you points of reference. You use the two together to determine where you are, where you ...

The best hiking or backpacking maps then transpose trail data onto those maps. In Caliifornia, Tom Harrison does a great job of doing just that for popular areas.

How to Find Your Location with a Compass. Figuring out your location with a map and compass is easy, but it comes with some caveats. First, you'll need to be able to find at least two known landmarks.

This is why basic compass and map skills are so important. "Using a map with a compass is a skill that a lot of most people probably don't possess anymore," Bieri said.

According to Maine Warden Joseph Bailey, it all starts by knowing what you’re capable of. “The first thing important in ...

Hiking in Maine: Use these compass basic skills to avoid a runaround. ... It pays to refer to your compass and map often to stay on track and properly oriented with the terrain features around you.

A map skills training class will be held on May 11, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Elysian Park. The class will cover terrain types and how to keep track of your location, and will include map exercises.

It’s time to go analog with your navigation tools. Using a map and compass is one of the most reliable foundational skills of the wilderness.