Threading the film…
Threading the film…
If you're interested in joining a guided wilderness expedition lead by Andrew Skurka, go to: https://bit.ly/49uZ4NB Want to go beyond AllTrails and unlock true backcountry freedom? In this video, legendary backpacker, mountain guide, and guidebook author Andrew Skurka breaks down the essential navigation skills every hiker, backpacker, and wilderness traveler should master. Learn how to build a navigation toolkit, read topographic maps, use a compass and altimeter, plan routes, and confidently travel both on and off trail. These navigation fundamentals will help you travel safer, farther, and with more confidence. In this video, you'll learn: The essential navigation tools every backpacker needs How to use a compass and understand declination Why paper maps still matter in the GPS era How to read contour lines and topographic maps The difference between dead reckoning and route finding How to use an altimeter for precise location tracking Why CalTopo is one of the best navigation platforms available Tips for transitioning from trail hiking to off-trail travel How to choose efficient routes while avoiding hazards Mastering navigation is one of the most valuable outdoor skills you can develop. It opens the door to remote wilderness areas, off-trail exploration, backpacking adventures, mountaineering objectives, and self-supported trips where you're no longer dependent on guidebooks, trail markers, or GPS tracks. Have a question about navigation, map reading, or route planning? Leave it in the comments below! Photo and field video credit to Andrew Skurka. Check out Andrew Skurka Adventures 👉 @skurkaadventures Check out Andrew's personal channel 👉 @skurkaandrew Read the full article on The Trek 👉 https://thetrek.co/andrew-skurka-on-mastering-ultralight-tents-shelters/ Follow Andrew on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/andrewskurka/ If you're thru-hiking this or next year and you're interested in blogging or vlogging for The Trek, start here 👉 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/apply-to-be-a-blogger-vlogger-the-trek/ ------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Instagram @thetrek.co 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thetrek.co Follow us on Facebook at The Trek 👉 https://www.facebook.com/theTrek.co/ Are you thru-hiking in the near future? Consider blogging for The Trek! 👇 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/apply-to-be-a-blogger-vlogger-the-trek/ Get the best from The Trek every week, directly to your inbox: https://linkly.link/2G2v6 Check out our suggested Appalachian Trail & Pacific Crest Trail Gear Lists AT: https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/appalachian-trail-faq/ PCT: https://thetrek.co/pacific-crest-trail-thru-hike-gear-list/ ------------------------------------------------------------- #backpacking #hiking #camping #thruhike #hike #ultralightbackpacking #howto #campinglife #hikingadventures #campinggear #backpackingtips #hikingtips #campingtips #backpackinggear #andrewskurka #mountains #appalachiantrail #pacificcresttrail