Posts Tagged ‘maps’

Hiking, Bushwhacking & Geocaching : How to Read a Topographical Map on a Hiking Trip

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

Learning to read a topographical map is essential to remaining on the right path and preventing yourself from veering off course while hiking. Learn more in this free video series.

Expert: Kate Carcio
Contact: www.zoaroutdoor.com
Bio: Kate Carcio, a white water rafting guide, and climbing instructor at Zoar Outdoor, has enjoyed hiking and backpacking all of her life.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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The Walking Englishman – Snowdonia Walking Holiday 2002

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

The number one website for free walks. The report, map and statistics for the walks I did on this walking holiday can be found at http://www.walkingenglishman.com/snowdonia.htm For all my walks please visit http://www.walkingenglishman.com Music by The Tragically Hip.

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Day hiking trip

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

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Last weekend my son and I went on a day hiking trip. Before we left the truck I got out the Garmin GPS and the topo maps and saved the truck as a waypoint.

We then hiked to a local creek and had lunch with eversafe meals – which are kinda like MREs.

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