“Whether you’re exploring trails or crashing through the woods,” says Suellen Sack, a program director for Outward Bound, “you need a bigger compass than the one on your keychain. It has to lie flat ...

Using just a topographic map, I can competently navigate in areas like the High Sierra and Colorado Rockies, which generally have distinct landforms and open views. Even so, for added accuracy and ...

Spread the love1. Understanding the Compass A compass is a simple yet powerful tool that has been used for centuries to determine direction. At its core, it consists of a magnetized needle that aligns ...

If you’ve ever been caught on a trail without the right gear, you already know how fast a good day can go sideways. Putting together your list of must-have hiking essentials doesn’t have to be ...