Aiming off is a useful navigation technique that involves intentionally aiming away from your final destination. If you’re walking off-track or in low-visibility conditions, you can walk on a bearing to reach your destination. But if you aim precisely for the feature and miss it, you will not be sure which direction to go to […]
About the author
Heather Grady
Heather Grady is an instructor with Outdoor Training New Zealand
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
A tale of adventure and tragedy
Mt Peel, Kahurangi National Park
A lofty location for Brass Monkey
Get lost and suffer
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