GPS is an acronym standing for Global Positioning System. Though there are lots of components, the essential parts are a series of satellites and the units people carry. Three satellites are used to locate your position across the Earth’s surface and another can be used with them to calculate your altitude in a process called […]
Read the rest of the article »There are times while hiking when it’s a good idea to be able to fall back on traditional navigation techniques. Modern maps, compasses and especially GPS units are great. But you can lose your maps, break your compass and run low on batteries. Also, GPS units don’t always work – sometimes the signal gets blocked […]
Read the rest of the article »The old-fashioned practice of using a compass is rapidly giving way to GPS (Global Positioning System) navigation. But, compasses are still often cheaper and it’s a good idea for hikers to be familiar with how to use one. Thousands of years ago humans first observed that a certain kind of metal floating on a leaf […]
Read the rest of the article »Even experienced hikers will rely on maps or GPS units to navigate along trails and through wilderness areas. In fact, it’s the MORE experienced hikers who tend to do this and the beginners who think they can just wing it. Amateurs will often reason that they can stick to well-traveled trails and forego the hard […]
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