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BUSHWHACKING WITH TERRAIN NAVIGATOR
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Stu Bristol, Outdoor Writer
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The term “Bushwhacking” describes the roughest form of off-road navigation. In Colonial times, adventurers would strike out through the wilderness using only their woodsmanship skills and a simple magnetic compass to guide their way. Today, bushwhacking has become a sport for outdoor enthusiasts. Thanks to modern technology, striking out into the wilderness on their own is no longer a highly dangerous endeavor.
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The “orienteering” style magnetic compass has taken the guesswork out of plotting routes and bearings. Satellite technology and the hand-held GPS (Global Positioning Satellites)receiver have given bushwhackers even more confidence. Here’s how even novice outdoorspeople can get into this exciting new style of outdoor recreation.
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To get started, you’ll need maps printed from Terrain Navigator, a Compass, and (optional) GPS receiver.
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