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<blockquote data-quote="Mike 338" data-source="post: 1383918" data-attributes="member: 41338"><p>Back in the day, most outdoor stores that offered classes had some kind of orienteering program you could attend. Now they have classes for changing the batteries in your gps. I'd google "orienteering classes" in your area since it's all the same skills. It may also be offered in a Community Education program in the local Community College. If that doesn't get your started, get this book:</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0470407654/?tag=lrhmag19-20" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/0470407654/?tag=lrhmag19-20</a></p><p>It used to be any place that sold maps and compasses always had this book for sale. It's for beginners, has just the right amount of illustrations and will teach you pretty much everything you need to know. I say it's for beginners but after a few short pages, your gonna know way more than most about land navigation and feel like your totally getting it. With a few after-work field trips to practice your skills your gonna have a ton of confidence. Using a compass has gotten me out of maybe a half-dozen jams. Better start thinking about what your going to put all your new maps in!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mike 338, post: 1383918, member: 41338"] Back in the day, most outdoor stores that offered classes had some kind of orienteering program you could attend. Now they have classes for changing the batteries in your gps. I'd google "orienteering classes" in your area since it's all the same skills. It may also be offered in a Community Education program in the local Community College. If that doesn't get your started, get this book: [URL]https://www.amazon.com/dp/0470407654/?tag=lrhmag19-20[/URL] It used to be any place that sold maps and compasses always had this book for sale. It's for beginners, has just the right amount of illustrations and will teach you pretty much everything you need to know. I say it's for beginners but after a few short pages, your gonna know way more than most about land navigation and feel like your totally getting it. With a few after-work field trips to practice your skills your gonna have a ton of confidence. Using a compass has gotten me out of maybe a half-dozen jams. Better start thinking about what your going to put all your new maps in! [/QUOTE]
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