Navigation by Pete Hawkins

Navigation by Pete Hawkins

This handbook to navigation - the practical technique of map and compass - will help you master the necessary skills for mountain walking. As a small, pocket guide, this is an ideal companion to take into the hills. Chapters include instruction in map reading, bearings, route planning, night navigation and bad weather, as well as with a GPS.

'The small size of this attractive new series launched by Cicerone will make them very suitable for carrying on the hillAll are well illustrated with colour photos, sketches and map, and have solid plastic covers.This book is is packed full of information and advice, using diagrams to keep the text short. All necessary techniques are covered, from understanding maps to night and bad weather navigation.A plastic romer, map scales and timing chart inside the back cover are also very handy for newcomers to the hills.'(Irish Mountain Log / Summer 2007)

Pete trained as a geography teacher and taught in schools for a year before escaping to the Peak District National Park's Environmental Centre for an outside job. Pete is a qualified mountain leader, freelance journalist and the author of Map and Compass published by Cicerone.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781852844905
ISBN 10	1852844906
Title	Navigation
Author	Pete Hawkins
Series	Mini Guides
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cicerone Press
Year published	2017-02-08
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.