Written by one of the best known navigation instructors in the UK this is the definitive & comprehensive 'how to navigate' textbook. It covers every aspect of mountain navigation; summer, winter & overseas, using traditional map & compass as well as devices such as GPS & digital software applications. This book is a reference tool for every walker & mountaineer, from novice to expert, as well as containing specific ideas for anyone wanting to help teach & instruct others. It is the official navigation handbook for the UK qualification system that
Includes:: the Mountain Leader, Winter Mountain Leader, International Mountain Leader, Mountaineering Instructor & Walking Group Leader & is endorsed by the BMC, MCof S & MI. There are chapters on the Fundamentals, Navigation Techniques, Winter Navigation, Overseas Navigation, Global Positioning system, Digital Mapping Software & Teaching Navigation. It has a functional design with easy-reference colour-coded pages, striking illustrations that complement the text & inspiring photos that give a genuine flavour of what you are up against in the mountains. It is the fourth in a series of manuals from Mountain Leader Training UK which
Includes:: the highly successful ' Hill Walking', ' Rock Climbing' & ' Winter Skills'. Carlo Forte is a well known expert on mountain navigation & is an International Mountain Leader & Mountaineering Instructor. He is currently the Chief Instructor at the national mountain centre, Plas y Brenin.