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

BobRenfrow

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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.
 
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