Thread: topo maps

Yep, there is no substitute for basic map/compass skills. I got caught out in Ureweras due to a dodgy batch of batteries and had to wrack my brains back to the basics. It got me out of the crap though.
I got given the job of doing a navigation training session last week for our SAR group. Kept it pretty simple to say the least.
I was gobsmacked at the number of experienced guys and gals that really stuggled with the little test I set. One guy in particular had been telling anyone who would listen how he has been with rural firefighters here and ozzy etc etc and been trained to NZQA blah blah blah. First part of the test and he puts the compass on the map in reverse

One notable point was that all of the youngsters (sub 18) had no problems