I’ve been spending quite a bit of time in the Linville Gorge in North Carolina lately. Until recently, despite being oh so close to home, I haven’t taken the time to explore the wonderfully deep valley of boulders and trees. Solid information on the gorge is relatively hard to find, and perhaps this is what … More Linville Gorge Wilderness (East Rim Guide)
Everyone should know how to navigate with a map and compass, but surprisingly few can. Here is how you do the basics. Parts of the Compass 1. The numbered Ring, that’s the “azimuth ring”. These numbers give you a numerical angle of direction, or “bearing”. A 90 degree bearing means you will be heading to … More Map and Compass Navigation (The basics)
No one ever plans to get lost in the woods. How hard can it be, just walk on the trail, don’t go off of it, and you’ll be fine. Not true. You’d be surprised how easy it is to get lost. You can take a wrong turn, miss a turn, or not realize there was … More What to do when you’re lost
