Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook by Glenn Randall
Long recognized as one of the seminal volumes on the fundamentals of map, compass, and altimeter route finding, Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook, 3rd Edition now includes the latest information on GPS receivers, complete with all new color illustrations. This concise guide features practical advice on choosing the right compass, reading and using topographical maps, and mastering the GPS, as well as tips on how to steer clear of the most common route finding errors. Whether you're looking for a beginner course on outdoor navigation or want to sharpen your skills before heading back into the wilderness, Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook, 3rd Edition will prove invaluable.
"Excellent" —Nelson Bryant, New York Times"Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook does an excellent job of grounding the beginner while also introducing experienced outdoorsmen to sophisticated navigational techniques." —Ted Kerasote, author of Out There: In the Wild in a Wired Age"This book is certainly among the best ever written on using map and compass." —Floyd King, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle"Deserves space on your bookshelf. . . . An ideal companion to Kjellstrom's orienteering book." —Tom Meade, Providence Journal
Glenn Randall, a renowned author, outdoor photographer, and mountaineer, has written nine other books, including The Outward Bound Staying Warm in the Outdoors Handbook and The Outward Bound Backpacker's Handbook. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780762778577 |
| ISBN 10 | 0762778571 |
| Title | Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook |
| Author | Glenn Randall |
| Series | Outward Bound |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Year published | 2012-06-03 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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