Tag Archives: maps

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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Maps & Magnets in the GPS World

Posted on April 28, 2014 by langleybackcountry

A quick post about backcountry navigation. Most of us now have GPS, maps, and electronic compasses accessible in our phones. With solar charging options we can even overcome the battery issue for backcountry electronics. So what purpose does the traditional … Continue reading →

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