Hike Books/Guides

The art of traditional map and compass navigation in an Australian context (2nd edition)
A straight-talking, modern approach to map reading and compass navigation, along with clear explanations of how to really navigate in the Aussie bush through deep awareness and observations of the world around us. 102 pages of photographs, diagrams, stories and how-to’s, told from the perspective of a passionate bushwalker, involved in search and rescue.

Whilst GPS devices and apps have increased in popularity over the past few years, the importance of the traditional skills of how to read a map, use a compass and navigate in the bush, hasn’t changed.

Dick Smith says, “I’ve spent my life and have been on many expeditions where I have had to rely on a map and compass. Caro’s book brings a fresh approach, breaking down old fashioned jargon and making learning how to navigate with a map and compass, easy.”

How to Navigate is suitable for novice navigators getting started, through to experienced bushies who want to brush up on their skills.

2nd edition (July 2021) includes over 15 extra pages updated for GDA 2020 (Australia’s new datum), new illustrations, photographs, explainers, tips and memory joggers.

The third edition of the bestselling Blue Mountains Best Bushwalks is the perfect companion for the bushwalking fan. The book features:
* 60 different walks, varying in length from one to four hours.
* Accurate, full colour maps and step by step directions.
* Detailed walk statistics including distance, total ascent/descent, grade and estimated time.
* Detailed information on Blue Mountains History and Natural Environment.
* Walking ideas for families with children, including safety tips.
* Over 150 full colour photographs. With over 4 million Australians now regularly walking for fun and fitness, this guide book is the perfect companion for any Sydney-sider looking to bust out of the city and explore the raw beauty of the NSW Blue Mountains.

About the Author

Veechi Stuart is a freelance author, journalist and former Sydney Morning Herald columnist. Veechi has lived in the Blue Mountains since 1987 and is passionate about bushwalking, the local community and the environment. Veechi is also the author of Sydneys Best Bush, Park & City Walks and co-author of Sydneys Best Picnic Spots, Parks and Reserves.

200 incredible hikes of a lifetime: amazing adventures and epic trails

Explore the world’s best walks: chart the routes, read details only a local would know, and see these epic destinations for yourself. Use this book to choose where to walk next, with notes on what to research before you travel, beautiful colour photographs of highlights along the way, and enough information to allow you to make an informed decision about the right walk for you. With a variety of completion times and terrains to choose from, you are sure to find your next breathtaking adventure.

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SPECIFICATIONS: 254mm x 195mm | Hardback | 320 Pages | Exisle Publishing

The Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, contains a wide variety of walks, climbs and canyons. This book describes many of the walks available with all standards of walk included - from the most basic beginners walks to the most adventurous and testing. Each walk is graded (1 to 6 scale) and a distance or estimated time are provided with a map and and description of how to find the start and how to get back to your starting point at the end. Most of the walks are short - likely to take a half day or less, though there are several longer walks - up to 5 days. The book includes 162 separate walks - something for everyone.

The author, Roger Collison, has been walking in the Mountains for 50 years and regularly travels with the main bushwalking clubs of the area include the Bush Club, Sydney Bushwalkers and the Upper Blue Mountains Bushwalking Club.

 

ISBN‏ : ‎ 978-0-6455521-0-2

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Seed Capital Pty Ltd

Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 16, 2022

Language ‏ : ‎ English