"For still there are so many things that I have never seen, in every wood, in every spring there is a different green."
-- JR Tolkien
Desert Navigation Techniques: Staying on course, staying found.

Desert Navigation Techniques: Staying on course, staying found.

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-Michael Hodgson 

 Navigating in the desert can be one of the most challenging of undertakings, especially in the deserts of the...

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Waterproofing Your Map: Keep your maps dry and readable.

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by Michael Hodgson There is no fun in trying to navigate while clinging to a soggy map in a downpour. Right before your eyes, the route...

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GPS 101: Michael answers common questions.

GPS 101: Michael answers common questions.

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A “Salvation For Lost Souls,” proclaims one GPS (Global Positioning System) company ad in a June 1996 Outside magazine....

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Global Positioning Systems: Go 12 channels and forget the rest.

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– Michael Hodgson In the early years when prices were above $400 and technology was still new, GPS units were best suited for the...

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Don’t Get Lost! Tips for staying safe and found.

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It has been rumored that famed outdoorsman Daniel Boone was never lost, although he did admit to being “mighty disoriented for...

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Compass Repairs: Quick fixes to common problems.

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by Michael Hodgson 

An Adventure Network surfer recently asked: “I have a compass I really like, but a small bubble has...

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