Map & Compass: Estimating the timings of individual legs
A short video from out YouTube channel that shows how to estimate the time of legs when planning routes- a key navigation skill!
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For those who have been to one of our Corporate Development events or an Bushcraft Skills day- you’re probably familiar with our Sweet Potato Dahl recipe! It’s always a winner. Tasty, filling and relatively easy to prepare- it was originally intended to be a vegan/vegetarian option- but is popular with everyone- regardless of dietary preference…
Finding North: Avoiding Corona Boredom
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Map & Compass: taking grid bearings (converting to magnetic bearings)
A short video from out YouTube channel that shows how to take a grid bearing (a bearing on the map…), and then convert it to a magnetic bearing.