Heading and Distance

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The goal is to follow a heading for a certain distance.

For example: Take a heading of 63° for 720’/219m.

Compass heading set and North arrow almost in the orienting arrow.

  • Before you move, add a marker at your current location:
    • 10T 0589962E 4918317N
    • 44.41256, -121.87006

  • Starting Location added:
    • 10T 0590186E 4918347N
    • 44.41280, -121.86724

Preparing to make your first move by Sighting on an identifiable landmark in the distance.

Moving to your first landmark. Using a distance landmark allows you to stay on your heading without watching the compass.

When you get to the landmark, how far did you travel?