Navigation is a key component to safe wilderness travel. Learning how to use a map and compass is a skill that everyone needs to master. This useful video from Sierra Designs is a must watch for every mountain enthusiast who spends time in the backcountry hiking, backpacking, skiing, or any other activity.
Are you ready to watch The Andrew Skurka Instructional Series – Map and Compass Part 1 | Declination & Orienting A Map?
Sierra Designs | Map & Compass Part 1 | Declination & Orienting A Map
These are valuable backcountry skills that require practice. Understand declination, compasses, and maps before you go on your next adventure.
If anyone knows navigation, it’s Andrew Skurka. He’s completed the Sea-to-Sea Route (7,775 miles, 11 months), the Great Western Loop (6,875 miles, 7 months) and finally the Alaska-Yukon Expedition (4,700 miles, 6 months by ski, foot, and packraft). Pretty impressive.
See Also: Whiteout Navigation: How To Navigate When You Can’t See
Watch Other Instructional Videos From Andrew Skurka
Official Description from YouTube:
Published on Jul 11, 2016
Sierra Designs was born in 1965, at the beginning of the golden age of backpacking and climbing. Today, our rebellious crew of industry vets and young innovators is on a mission to fundamentally redefine how we live in the backcountry. We create outdoor solutions from equal parts common sense and uncommon thinking. Our outdoor products are all specifically designed for backpacking, not for hype or excess. Check us out at http://tinyurl.com/SierraDesignsGear
