Keeping track of where you are

May 2024

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With preparation and location awareness you can be confident you are on the right track. Photo: Kevin Fedde
Location awareness is a key navigational tool. All you need is your head.  It’s easy to walk and enjoy the views, the company, or just daydream and not notice what is going on around you. When this happens you might miss clues to gauge how far you’ve walked, how far is left to go, or […]
Heather Grady

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Heather Grady

Heather Grady is an instructor with Outdoor Training New Zealand

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