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Wilderness GPS: A StepbyStep Guide (Mountaineering Outdoor Basics),Used
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* Simple, focused, and accessible, Wilderness GPS is for anyone using GPS in an outdoor setting* Trust us: firsttimers need help to use their new backcountry GPS devices* From the authors of the bestselling Wilderness Navigation (65,000 copies sold)Thousands have learned compass and map skills with the help of fatherandson team Bob and Mike Burns and their straightforward, simply explained book, Wilderness Navigation. Now theyve written a book for everyone who has bought a backcountry GPS device and found it inexplicably complicated to use (which includes most of us). Wilderness GPS is an easytouse guide to get you navigating the outdoors with your handheld GPS device. Wondering how to choose from the variety of gear and computer programs, or how to use a GPS with your map and compass effectively? Wilderness GPS details this and more including:* How to select your GPS gear* Getting started and practice routines* Different coordinate systems: latitude and longitude vs. Universal transverse Mercator (UTM)* Routefinding in wilderness settings, including common scenarios* GPS vs. map and compass routefinding* Using GPS on water* Using your GPS with a home computer or mobile smart deviceBob Burns and Mike Burns are the authors of Wilderness Navigation, a nationally bestselling primer that serves as the official textbook for navigation courses taught by The Mountaineers and other outdoor education centers. Together, they have decades of professional experience in teaching map and compass, GPS, and navigation in the outdoors and have hiked, scrambled, climbed, and snowshoed all over the West Coast and beyond. They both live in Seattle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is Wilderness GPS about? A: Wilderness GPS is a guide designed for outdoor enthusiasts who want to learn how to effectively use GPS devices in wilderness settings. It covers essential skills such as gear selection, navigation, and integrating GPS with map and compass techniques.
- Q: Who are the authors of Wilderness GPS? A: The book is authored by Bob Burns and Mike Burns, who are also known for their bestselling book Wilderness Navigation. They have extensive experience in teaching navigation skills for outdoor activities.
- Q: What topics are covered in Wilderness GPS? A: The book includes topics like selecting GPS gear, getting started with practice routines, understanding coordinate systems, routefinding in wilderness, using GPS on water, and how to effectively use GPS with maps and compasses.
- Q: Is Wilderness GPS suitable for beginners? A: Yes, Wilderness GPS is particularly aimed at beginners or first-time users of GPS devices, providing simple and accessible instructions to help them navigate the outdoors.
- Q: What is the binding type of Wilderness GPS? A: Wilderness GPS is available in a paperback binding, making it portable and easy to carry during outdoor adventures.
- Q: When was Wilderness GPS published? A: Wilderness GPS was published on September 19, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does Wilderness GPS have? A: The book consists of 144 pages, providing a concise yet comprehensive guide to using GPS in the wilderness.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The condition of Wilderness GPS is new, ensuring that you receive a quality product without any wear or damage.
- Q: Can Wilderness GPS be used for water navigation? A: Yes, the book includes specific sections on using GPS for navigation on water, making it versatile for various outdoor activities.
- Q: Is Wilderness GPS illustrated? A: Yes, Wilderness GPS is published in an illustrated edition, which helps clarify concepts and instructions presented in the text.