Using a Map and Compass

If you understand how to read a compass and how to read a map, then its about time you learned to use both map and compass together.

Separately, a good map or compass can be very useful, but limited. Together, they can lead you around the world (and back again!) but you need to know how to use them properly. The next few pages will help you understand some key skills in order to be a successful outdoors dude and impress your friends with your map and compass mastery - well, maybe at least not get too lost!

In case you want to skip over some of these pages, the order we'll cover things are:

• Latitude and Longitude - minutes and seconds don't mean time
• Declination - and adjusting your compass
• Set a Heading - from map to compass
• Orienting a Map - lining up with the real world
• Triangulation - making order out of chaos
• Planning a Route - getting a clue before going ahead

What's white and furry and lives at the north pole?   A polar brrrrrrrrrr!

Search Google News for more 'Lost Hiker' news items.

21 Feb 2021 - Multiple agencies respond to reports of a lost hiker on the Appalachian Trail

24 Feb 2021 - Lost hiker rescued on Mount Washington

01 Feb 2021 - Lost Hiker Rescued In Granada Hills

13 Feb 2021 - Missing Colorado hiker's dog found alive after 8 days as search suspended for man

18 Feb 2021 - Lost hiker with limited vision rescued

16 Feb 2021 - Lost Hiker Falls Into Frigid Waters Of Pinecrest Lake Luckily Rescued

12 Feb 2021 - Missing hiker's dog found alive eight days later, renewing hope for desperate family

22 Feb 2021 - Injured hiker rescued, airlifted from Appalachian Trail in Rockbridge Co.

11 Feb 2021 - Dog found on Peak to Peak renews hope for family of hiker missing in Boulder County

28 Feb 2021 - Man rescued off Grouse Grind after first saying he was lost near Squamish

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