The Only Navigation Skill That Matters on the Trail

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Most hikers rely on maps, GPS, and trail markers—but if you don’t know how to read the terrain, those tools can only take you so far. In this video, I’ll show you why terrain reading is the most important navigation skill and how you can use it to stay found, not lost, on any hike.

*⏱ TIMESTAMPS:*
00:00 - The Hidden Danger of Getting Lost
00:36 - How Hikers Slowly Drift Off Track
01:40 - A Costly Mistake in the Western Arthur Range
03:18 - The Key to Staying Found
04:04 - Why Maps, GPS, and Trail Markers Aren’t Enough
05:10 - How to Read the Terrain Like a Pro
06:10 - Example 1: The Creek Is on the Wrong Side
07:45 - Example 2: The Saddle Keeps Climbing
09:10 - Example 3: The River Never Appears
10:40 - Why This Is the Most Important Navigation Skill
11:55 - How to Train Your Brain to Read the Land
12:40 - Start Practicing This on Your Next Hike