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Got turned around on the High Sierra Trail near Hamilton Lake
My map got soaked and the trail markers were faint. I backtracked to the last clear creek crossing and used my compass to reorient, adding about two hours to the day. Anyone have a better method for navigating when the trail just disappears?
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mason.faith6d ago
Compasses are basically useless these days.
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sandra9166d ago
Useless? Hardly. My phone battery dies all the time out hiking, and a compass doesn't need a signal or a charge. It's a basic backup that always works. People get lost way too often relying only on tech that can fail. That little magnetic needle is still a lifesaver.
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