SHOW NOTES
- Late November, extreme cold, a foot and a half of snow, and pitch dark in Montana's Bitterroot is a bad time to be lost...
- Observation, experience, and a sense of direction
- Paper topographical maps and compass
- GPS and backcountry communication devices
- Smartphones and map programs
- Strengths and weaknesses of each system
For the ultimate in backcountry navigating ability, combine cutting-edge tech with traditional know-how.