You are hiking into unfamiliar terrain. What is the best way to keep your bearings?

[BobRenfrow]

You are hiking into unfamiliar terrain. What is the best way to keep your bearings?


a Follow the contour lines on your topographic map.
b Correct for declination and then follow the orienting arrow on your compass.
c Take frequent compass readings and plot your progress on a map.
d Shade in the contour intervals on your topographic map as you climb uphill.

 

[Headhunter]

I use my GPS and back it up with my compass if the terrain is confusing...

 

[Ken]

GPS receiver