If this is the first time you are joining the Map Reading series, you should start from the first post. Planning a route is a tool that is used prior to actually going outdoors and helps you be better prepared so you know what to expect. You can look at route planning as setting expectations […]
Map Reading – Measuring Distance On a Map
If this is the first time you are joining the Map Reading series, you should start from the first post. After covering most aspects of map reading, it is time to get into using a map outdoors. This time it is all about measuring distance on a map. This is a relatively simple subject and […]
Map reading – map scales
If this is the first time you are joining the Map Reading series, you should start from the first post. The scale on a map is probably the first decision (after where to go) that needs to be made for navigation. Choosing a scale depends on the demands of the adventure: 1. What is the […]