Topographic maps teach you to note landmarks as you hike and to accurately judge the distances between them. Or find the fastest way back to civilization at the end of your day. When used together, maps and compasses are powerful tools. See your local Silva dealer for maps or variety of educational tools to help make map reading as easy as reading a book. Your Mind Orienteering develops mind and body.
Participants receive identical metric course maps and compasses.
The object is to compute the best route between checkpoints, report in, and be first to the finish line. A short distance over steep terrain may take twice the time as traversing level ground. Read your map. Think it through. Plan each move.