Hiking Navigation

Times have changed for hiking navigation.

Back in the day (when dinosaurs still roamed the Earth, or 1971 when I started hiking), we had maps.

And compasses.

And our wits.

Most of the time...

Hiking women today have access to satellite-detailed maps, Google Earth (with hiking trails marked in bright red), global positioning systems (GPS), courses in orienteering and route finding, and lots of other goodies to make getting home again safer.

Take a peek at some of the options you have at your disposal to increase your navigation skills on the trail.

GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS

ORIENTEERING

And here's food for thought: is it possible to rely too heavily upon technology? Could it lull you into a false sense of security? Or distract you from being safe while in the outdoors? Recent evidence shows a distinct trend.

Hiking navigation skills up to speed? Return to the home page for more hiking tips.