The trip

This section provides information about the following topics:

• A good start
• Practical navigation
  • Map and compass basics
  • Navigation Techniques
  • Navigation in difficult conditions
  • Mobile phone navigation
  • Handheld GPS navigation
  • GPS sports watches
• People, progress and conditions
• Pace, rhythm and rest stops
• Keeping the group together
• Challenging conditions
  • Crossing creeks
  • Crossing rivers
  • Terrain
  • Walking in hot, dry conditions
  • Wind, rain and snow
• Campsites, stoves and campfires
• Snow camping
• Bush huts
• After the trip