Sure, not all who wander are lost. But when you've been walking in circles for hours and your day hike is stretching into an overnight, that saying is cold comfort. The solution? Don't get lost in the ...

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About seven months after the Army reintroduced land navigation to its Basic Leader Course, or BLC, half of the soldiers in that pilot program have failed the training. BLC is a 22-day school for the ...

Picture this: you’re with friends in an unfamiliar forest using only a map and a compass to guide you to an upcoming checkpoint. There are no cell phones or GPS gadgets to help, just good old ...

Comprehending the mechanics of a compass is a helpful skill. Whether you are a hunter, outdoor enthusiast, survivalist, or simply an individual seeking a better understanding of orienteering skills, ...

Shortly after starting my Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2002, I taught myself dead-reckoning navigation using my watch and data sheet. With surprising accuracy, I could monitor my hiking pace, ...