Top Takeaways and Key Concepts Carry a map or compass on every hike to avoid getting lost. Tell someone your hiking plans before leaving so help can find you in an emergency. Use landmarks like unique rocks or trees to track your location and stay oriented. Stay calm when disoriented […]
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Top Takeaways and Key Concepts Carry a map and compass as backup navigation tools when technology fails. Learn to read topographic maps using contour lines, symbols, and terrain features. Use a compass correctly by aligning it flat and following magnetic north. Combine map and compass to plot bearings and triangulate […]