Video Blog: How to Use a Watch as a Compass
Ever wish you had a compass with you when hiking or taking a walk in an unfamiliar park? Well, here is a hack on how to use a watch as a compass:
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Coldfoot Camp North of the Arctic Circle sits Coldfoot Camp, a glorified truck stop half way up the Dalton, a six hour drive or so from Fairbanks. It’s not much, but what it is, is a welcome respite from the road. I stayed here one night in spartan surroundings and then two more nights in…
Today is the day, I’m finally headed to Alaska for 3 weeks. This is the first of several expeditions I plan in taking in my 60s. All the planning, research, dreams and pouring over maps (paper and digital) are now behind me. Time to explore. Follow this blog for updates on this adventure as well…
A biome is a biogeographical area that may span more than one continent. Biome is a broader term than habitat. Out of the seven major land ones, I have been to all but one. Now it has become another one of my quests. Major Biomes: And Where I’ve been As of this post, I have…