Description
Book SynopsisThe classic map and compass navigation guide-revised for the age of GPS GPS devices are great, but they can break, get lost, or easily be hampered by weather conditions, making basic map and compass skills essential for anyone who spends time outdoors.
Table of ContentsPreface to the Third Edition v
Introduction The Art (and Science) of Orienteering 1
The Map and Compass in Your Everyday Life 3
The Map and Compass in the Outdoors 5
Map and Compass for the Family 7
Map and Compass Bringing People Together 8
Using the Map and Compass in Education 9
The “Romance” of Orienteering 10
Part I Discovery: Fun with Maps Alone 11
What Is a Map? 12
What the Map Tells 20
Traveling by Map 52
Part II Exploration: Fun with the Compass 65
The Origin of the Compass 67
Compass Design Basics 73
Traveling by Compass Alone 74
Test Your Compass Skills 85
Fishing and Hunting: Special Use of Your Compass 102
Part III Adventure: Fun with Map and Compass 109
The Excitement of the Uncertain 112
Traveling by Map and Compass—Orienteering 126
Hints on Wilderness Orienteering 143
Part IV Challenge: Competitive Orienteering 149
The History of the Sport of Orienteering 151
Your First Orienteering Race 171
Hints on Competitive Orienteering 180
Organizing an Orienteering Event 195
Preparing the Course 196
Running an Orienteering Event 212
Answers to Tests 223
Glossary 227
Map and Compass Resources 231
International Orienteering Federation Control Descriptions 233
Index 239
