Hi Alan
Glad to meet someone else who does without a GPS. As a biological
consultant in the 1980s I worked in the remote bush, sometimes dropped in
by helicopter.
On the first trip I left navigation to my senior partner. After walking for
several hours he turned to me and asked if I had any idea of the way back to
camp. Luckily we found our way back without too much trouble.
After that I was always careful to note creeks and rivers, ridges, types of
vegetation and soils, and the position of sun or stars (these weren't so
helpful in the wet season!). I often stop, turn around and look back, and I
note my footprints. I was taught some tracking skills by an Aboriginal
friend when I was a child.
Once, a client wanted to explore a deserted island in the Arus. This man,
in his mid-70s, was an ex-FBI agent. However, the jungle became
impenetrable after an hour or so, and I backtracked. He was surprised when
I led him straight back to a little well we'd noted on our way in.
However, I get hopelessly lost in shopping centres and big cities!
Denise Lawungkurr Goodfellow
Songlark Street
BAKEWELL NT 0832
Ph. 61 08 89 328306
http://www.denisegoodfellow.com
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On 27/11/06 6:04 PM, ""
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> Chris wrote, "Sometimes this inaccuracy can be a real problem. It is
> actually quite easy to start down the wrong ridgeline, for example."
>
> This is why those of us who can neither afford GPS nor use them in the
> environment in which they operate away from the tracks head down creek lines
> and up ridge lines. This way you are much less likely to become
> geographically embarressed. If you do not immediately get the jist of this
> draw yourself a little map with creeks and ridges on it and go for a
> theroetical wander. If you try the inverse you will see your chance of
> getting lost increase greatly at every unclear junction.
>
> Regards,
> Alan
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