Tag: navigation
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Hiking, Ireland, Map Reading, Mobile Apps, mountain safety, Mountain Skills, Navigation skills, Topo Maps, United Kingdom
The Great Navigation Debate: Traditional map & compass vs. HiiKER app vs. a blended approach
“Explore the pros and cons of navigation methods: the timeless map & compass, the innovative HiiKER app, and a combined approach. Discover which suits your hiking style best in ‘The Great Navigation Debate’.”
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Navigating the Difference: True North vs. Magnetic North
“Explore the crucial differences between True North and Magnetic North, and discover how modern navigation tools like HiiKER ensure accuracy on your hiking adventures. Stay informed and on the right path!”
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Wonderland Trail – Map, Itinerary and Guide
Trail Overview Located in Mount Rainier National Park just outside of Seattle, Washington, the Wonderland Trail circumnavigates the state’s highest peak and active volcano, Mount Rainier, via a 93-mile (150 km) loop with approximately 23,000 […]
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Hiking, Ireland, Lake District, Map Reading, Mountain Leader, mountain safety, Mountain Skills, mourne mountains, Navigation skills, Partnerships, peak district, Scotland, United Kingdom, Wales, Wicklow, Yorkshire
HARVEY Maps are now on HiiKER
HARVEY maps have been a valuable asset to walkers and hikers alike for over 5 decades. This family business that started by Robin and Sue Harvey back in 1977, has grown to be one of […]
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Connemara, Hiking, Ireland, Map Reading, Mountain Leader, mountain safety, Mountain Skills, Navigation skills, Partnerships, Wicklow
EastWest Maps now on HiiKER
Along with a major upgrade to the HiiKER Apps, we are delighted that HiiKER now features all of the Digital EastWest maps. This exclusive partnership brings the exceptional detail of EastWest maps to the most […]
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Hiking, Interview, Ireland, Map Reading, Mountain Leader, mountain safety, Mountain Skills, Navigation skills, United Kingdom
What is a Mountain Leader?
My husband Tom just completed his Mountain Training but it wasn’t until a chance meeting with one last year that we found out what an ‘ML’ was, what they do and that Tom could become […]
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Best mobile apps for Hiking
You know where we are going with this… Mobile apps that help you get outdoors are great – and that should be the benchmark to start from. Anyone who develops a mobile app for this […]
