COMPASS FUNDAMENTALS
Jul 08, 2022
3 minutes
ONCE YOU have learned the ins and outs of a topo map, what’s next in your journey to master the basics of mountain navigation? A map lacks a small but critical detail: orientation. Pointing the map the right way (therefore telling you which way you need to go) isn’t too hard when the weather’s clear, but what about in cloud or heavy rain?
Why you need a compass
A compass gives you the ability to orient
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