Scottish Orienteering Development Officer Hilary Quick demonstrates how to set your map using a compass (in this case and orienteering thumb compass).
Keeping the map set on the move
Scottish Orienteering Development Officer Hilary Quick demonstrates how to keep the map set while on the move.
The different parts of a compass
Glenmore Lodge Head of Training Nigel Williams explains the different parts of a compass and what they are used for.
Choosing the right compass
Glenmore Lodge Head of Training Nigel Williams explains the differences between the wide variety of compasses on the market.
New outdoor skills courses announced
Hillwalkers and mountaineers can brush up on their outdoor skills this spring, thanks to the launch of two new Hill and Mountain Skills training courses. Fully accredited by Mountain Training UK, the two-day courses are set to take place at locations across North Wales, including Snowdonia National Park and the Clywdian range locale, and will equip beginners with the skills …
New from Garmin: Tactix GPS watch
Garmin have announced their latest bit of kit – the new Tactix GPS Navigator and ABC Watch – due for release next month. Built to withstand even the most extreme of outdoor activities, including trekking, mountaineering and even skydiving, the new black, stealth watch can handle shock and impact, with its scratch-resistant stainless steel rear casing , and it’s said …