Wilderness

HOW AND WHEN TO USE A MAP

A topographical map contins all the information you need to plan and execute your trip.

WHAT IS THE TRIP LIKE?

When considering a trip, take a look at the map to get an idea of what the trip will be like. How long is it? Is it a round trip or there and back? Are there climbs, up or down, steep or gradual?

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