Essential Wilderness Navigation: A Real-World Guide to Finding Your Way Safely in the Woods With or Without A Map, Compass or GPS
By Craig Caudill and Tracy Trimble
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All the Skills You Need to Navigate Unfamiliar Terrain
*FULL-SIZE fold-out USGS map included for hands-on practice and training! Plus thick pages and color photography throughout.*
Top wilderness trainers Craig Caudill and Tracy Trimble are here to help you find your way in nature in this must-have guide at a portable size and with thick, sturdy paper ideal for field-use.
Using real-life stories of wilderness navigation successes—and cautionary tales of wilderness exploration gone awry—Craig and Tracy start with the basics of rudimentary compass and map use before teaching the finer points of these indispensable resources, making Essential Wilderness Navigation the ultimate go-to guide for explorers of all skill levels. You’ll also learn how technological aids like GPS and natural elements like flora, fauna and celestial bodies can help you identify your position. Armed with your new knowledge and skills, you will be well equipped to troubleshoot any problems, explore nature and become a master wilderness navigator.
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Craig Caudill
Craig Caudill hails from Lexington, Kentucky where he attended Lafayette High School. He was state hurdle champion and received an athletic scholarship to Indiana University. There he became an All-American and won individual Big Ten and NCAA championships. Craig earned an MBA from the University of Kentucky and held the position of CEO at a window manufacturing company for 25 years. He also served a term as President of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association. Jo, his wife of more than forty years, is an artist and retired nurse. They belong to the Keeneland Club and spend time in Indiana and Florida.
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