The ability to navigate by the landscape alone is only for very experienced
navigators with excellent local knowledge. I navigated my way about the
Aussie bush for years and always used a map and compass in conjunction with
the landscape. I rarely navigated by landscape alone except when I was in a
well known (to me) area. Attempting to navigate by the landscape alone is in
my opinion dangerous and may lead inexperienced walkers into trouble. Anyone
who ventures off the beaten track should not only carry the relevant maps
and compass, but must know how to use them. Map reading and navigation is
fairly easy once learnt but its also easy to become blase about 'knowing'
where you are and make what can be fatal errors.
just my 2 bobs worth
regards
Dave Cameron
Hamilton
2009/12/28 Alan Gillanders <>
> Chris wrpte, 'and even a dedicated gps should not replace maps and a
> compass," but even this should not replace the ability to navigate by the
> landscape.
> Regards,
> Alan
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