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<blockquote data-quote="Barrelnut" data-source="post: 1383670" data-attributes="member: 74902"><p>I did a fair amount of backcountry hunting and skiing before the days of GPS and rangefinders, so I have some map/compass/altimeter skills.</p><p></p><p>Finding an orienteering group would be a good way to learn, but would probably be a slow process. I would suggest self study and then if you want to take things to the next level consider a club. A big part of it, is learning to be proficient and that just takes practice. Sort of like long range shooting in that aspect I guess.</p><p></p><p>I also suggest using a good old fashioned book to learn with. A book, compass, map, and a weekend to camp and play can be a lot of fun. Here is a book I still have in my collection "Finding Your Way in the Outdoors". It's a good book and can be found cheap. It was written before the GPS came along so it doesn't waste time teaching you to use one!</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JG6BPP8/?tag=lrhmag19-20" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JG6BPP8/?tag=lrhmag19-20</a></p><p></p><p>Here's the 1990 reprint with good updates:</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0696110326/?tag=lrhmag19-20" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/0696110326/?tag=lrhmag19-20</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Barrelnut, post: 1383670, member: 74902"] I did a fair amount of backcountry hunting and skiing before the days of GPS and rangefinders, so I have some map/compass/altimeter skills. Finding an orienteering group would be a good way to learn, but would probably be a slow process. I would suggest self study and then if you want to take things to the next level consider a club. A big part of it, is learning to be proficient and that just takes practice. Sort of like long range shooting in that aspect I guess. I also suggest using a good old fashioned book to learn with. A book, compass, map, and a weekend to camp and play can be a lot of fun. Here is a book I still have in my collection "Finding Your Way in the Outdoors". It's a good book and can be found cheap. It was written before the GPS came along so it doesn't waste time teaching you to use one! [URL]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JG6BPP8/?tag=lrhmag19-20[/URL] Here's the 1990 reprint with good updates: [URL]https://www.amazon.com/dp/0696110326/?tag=lrhmag19-20[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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