[pct-l] Navigation without GPS

[Dan Jacobs]

On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 7:43 AM, Martin M. Clark
<martin.m.clark at gmail.com> wrote:
> Fellow PCT hikers,
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> I gave a question regarding navigation without a gps. I am planning on hiking the PCT starting may 13th and have little experience with map and compass reading. I am planningnon printing and carrying halfmiles maps and am wondering what suggestions the community has for someone wanting to develop traditional navigation skills. Thought about taming a class but rei wants 80 bucks for their intro class.
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> Any suggestions are appreciated!
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> Martin M. Clark

Go to library.
Borrow a book and wilderness navigation.
Go outside and practice.
Return book when confident you have acquired the new skill.
Hit the trail with a map and a a compass.

Dan Jacobs
Washougal
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approached Diogenes, introduced himself and said, "If it pleases you,
sir, let me prove to you that there is no such thing as motion."
Whereupon Diogenes immediately got up and left.