If nobody knows you’ve gone, or where to look, or when you’re expected back, it could be a long wait to be rescued! by Leon Pantenburg A detailed note, left behind before any outing, should be Standard Operating Procedure. The note could end up being a lifesaver. A memo book could be one of your most …
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GPS Setup: Using the right coordinates for safe backcountry travel
Datum? Coordinate systems? To most beginner GPS users, these terms may be confusing, and subsequently ignored or not understood. But before you can navigate effectively – and safely – you must be able to set your GPS with the information on your maps. Navigation expert Blake Miller explains these terms and how to apply the …
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Leave a Note, Save Your Life!
Home If nobody knows you’ve gone, or where to look, or when you might be back, it could be a long wait to be rescued! An detailed note, left behind before any outing, should be Standard Operating Procedure. The note could end up being a lifesaver! These writing materials could be some of your most important survival …