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Maps & Navigation: What is a Datum and Why is it Important?

Posted on October 6, 2014 by langleybackcountry

Few things are more frustrating as an educator than reading a trade magazine from a major organization in a particular field and finding a glaring factual error in a how-to article. About a year ago I was reading an article … Continue reading →

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Delayed Gratification

Posted on May 18, 2014 by langleybackcountry

Sometimes a delay is worth it. I had planned a trip with some other members of my ski patrol, but due to the hideous weather a week ago, I rescheduled it. Since no one was available this week, I ended … Continue reading →

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