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Orienteering's unique mix of fun, fitness, mental challenge, and immersion in natural beauty make this the perfect sport for kids and adults alike. Orienteering reveals more than how to read a map and compass, it explains all the skills needed to compete in this exciting outdoor sport. With information on beginners' programs, orienteering course levels, equipment needs, and conditioning advice, as well as skills quizzes, exercises, strategy tips, this comprehensive guide is essential for orienteers of any age and skill level. ... Read more

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Great basic book
I ordered this book as a manual to teach basic orienteering from and it served me well.The exercises are best suited to middle school ages, but will work for all with some modifications.

A must read for Orienteers and others interested in basic land nav
This book is clear, concise and well-organized.It covers all the fundamentals of orienteering, and I think anyone that read it would have a good idea of what to expect on arriving at their first O event.Anyone who completed some of the exercises should have some confidence that he or she could complete at least an intermediate level O course (assuming reasonably good fitness). The book also includes very basic information on physical training (anyone who is a serious runner will not learn a lot from those sections, but trail running is different than road running, so don't skip those sections if you are strictly a road runner).The book also includes dozens of activities to teach various skills, and a good glossary.I highly recommend this book.

Never Get Lost Again
This book is a MUST for anyone who dreams of wandering off the beaten path. It teaches the skills and techniques to ensure safe travel through the woods.
It also offers racing tips to improve your time and speed.

A good book to have if you like orienteering. I recommend it to my class and my cross-country team, too.

Down to Earth, clear explanations and practical advice
Good from begginer to medium/advanced, this book covers the basics of navigation as well as advanced techniques, such as handrailing.There are equipment and training chapters as well, in all a comprehensive book on a great sport. ... Read more

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orienteering book review
This is the best book I have found to give an orienteering overview for kids and youth.It gives basics and lots of ideas and variations of ways to introduce orienteering.Very easy to follow and gives options that can help you introduce orienteering to all ages and abilities. ... Read more

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Teaching Orienteering, Second Edition makes it easier than ever for busy teachers, leaders, and coaches to introduce orienteering skills and techniques to students of the sport. This new edition retains the highly visual, full-color format of the original version, but its content has been expanded and completely updated.

For those new to teaching orienteering, the book provides a detailed opening chapter of solid foundational information to help them get started. Later chapters follow a logical progression designed to help students learn the sport in familiar, easy terrain before moving them into more difficult environments.

The exercises in Teaching Orienteering, Second Edition follow this same progression, but they do not have to be followed in sequence. Each suggested exercise is self-contained and can be used in whatever order teachers or leaders deem appropriate for their needs. In addition, each exercise has been laid out so that teachers can quickly determine

-the purpose of the exercise,

-the age groups it is suitable for,

-the time it will take to complete, and

-the equipment needed.

For teachers in the United Kingdom, the book's educational guidelines have been updated to bring them in line with current UK practice in primary and secondary schools and in further education.

Richly illustrated with maps, drawings, and photos, Teaching Orienteering, Second Edition is an excellent reference for physical education, outdoor education, and classroom teachers, as well as for university instructors and youth group leaders.

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Not what I thought.My Fault
I just wanted to teach kids outdoor map and compass.This is book is about the sport of orienteering.Total misunderstanding on my part.I'm sure it's probably good, so I gave it three stars.Just wasn't what I needed.

Comprehensive guide to learning and teaching orienteering
Carol McNeill combines experience and proficiency in orienteering (7th atthe World Championships) and in instruction and coaching; she knows bothhow to do it and to teach it.This book is liberally illustrated withmaps, diagrams, and photos, and provides ideas for teaching map and compassuse through orienteering that can be applied to all ages and levels.Mostof the map examples are from Scotland and some aspects of the text arespecific to the United Kingdom, but the text and exercises apply to alllocations.This is a wonderful resource for those who wish to teachorienteering or learn to orienteer better.I go back to it again andagain. Highly recommended. ... Read more

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A guide to orienteering. It is part of a series which looks at more unusual sports which are gaining in popularity. Each book in the "Radical Sports" series provides an introduction to the sport and discusses: how and when the sport started; the equipment needed - purchase and maintenance; simple skills; safety tips; keeping fit for the sport; associated clubs and governing bodies and details of competitions; and international stars and prestigious competitions associated with the sport. ... Read more

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Find fun, fitness, and adventure in this physically and mentally challenging sport. With Orienteering, you’ll gain all the knowledge and skills necessary to participate safely and successfully in one of the world’s fastest-growing activities.

Author Tom Renfrew, an expert orienteer and a top instructor in the U.K. for more than 20 years, is an enthusiastic and insightful teacher. He covers basic map reading, compass skills, running a course, and what to do if lost. This richly illustrated book features 70 colorful maps, drawings, and photos that show beginners how to get started and that help more experienced orienteers to assess and hone their skills.

Like all the books in the Outdoor Pursuits Series, Orienteering emphasizes safety, environmental responsibility, and—most of all—the fun of outdoor activity! ... Read more

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This book is good for the Orienteering Trainings.
If you use games as a training method this book is a good referance and issues about the philosopy of the orienteering is perfect. ... Read more

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Orienteering is a sport that combines a variety of physical andmental skills and appeals to people of all ages and fitness levels. In thisintroductory guide, four well-known competitors explain why they love the sport.The book explains the different levels of events-cross-country, score, relay,and night orienteering-for the novice and the advanced athlete. Perfect for thebeginner, this book covers every basic detail; from what to wear to how to reada map, use a compass, and cope with different terrain. Covered are the fourdifferent types of orienteering recognized by the International OrienteeringFederation: foot, ski, mountain bike, and trail orienteering. The book iscomprehensively illustrated with maps, map symbols, and full-color photographs.A helpful and inspiring guide for anyone who wants to take up this fascinatingsport. ... Read more

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Great book for people just getting into this activity/sport
After my husband and I did our first go at orienteering a few weeks ago at a Scout-O with our son and throughly enjoyed it. As fans of "the Amazing Race" on TV we really got into it. I rushed home to find some books or websites on this sport/activity to learn more and found a wealth of stuff. It is a whole huge subculture of activities (hiking, kayaking, underwater, night races, etc...) that we knew nothing about. I ordered this book along with others (on this site) about orienteering as well as checking out a few books from the library.

After combing through all of them this is the only book we kept and have used it quite a few more times to look map symbols up or read more about some aspect. This is a very inspiring -- everyone can do it -- kind of book. Great pictures and helpful short section that were easy to manuver around in and find what I was looking for.

Skip the other books and buy this one. This is the one you will actually pick up and read and USE!

Appealing ro read and inspiring to do
My opinion in summary: attractive, appealing, draws you to read it, inspires you to do it.

This book is one of an Adventure Sport series and that is exactly how orienteering is refreshingly portrayed by Ian Bratt. Ian doesn't say who the book is intended for but the Adventure Sport series and the style indicate a youth to adult target.
Forget your dry `how to' chapters and dreary photos of people in funny nylon suits. This book combines photography, text, charts and artwork to portray orienteering as appealing to readers as it is to practitioners.

The range of topics is extensive yet thanks to well crafted text that is concise, precise and clear, at less than 100 pages this is not a heavy tome. Examples of extended scope include "Trends in orienteering" in the description of the sport and also a chapter that covers general and orienteering specific training, nutrition, stretching through to the mental angle. The final chapter covers various forms of orienteering including rogaining and an intriguing look at new developments.

The photography is outstanding and is exemplified by the cover action shot of an orienteer in modern, trendy gear. No nerdy look here! The action/trendy theme is complemented by superb scene shots and backgrounds. For example verdant foliage and lichen covered roots amongst rapids or the multi green-blue hued plants and reflections in underwater orienteering. The photos alone make you want to get out there now.

Extensive use of diagrams helps keep text minimal while improving clarity of explanation.

If there is one negative, it is that it is not in enough book shops and libraries.

If I had to choose one book to introduce people to the sport, it would be this attractive and appealing book without question. And get one for your own coffee table and work place.

(Written from the perspective of an orienteer). ... Read more

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"Required reading for the beginner in map and compass work, as well as for those interested in serious Orienteering. In simple, clear, concise terms the basics of map and compass work are described and illustrated." —George T. Hamilton, Appalachia This new, enlarged edition of Be Expert with Map & Compass includes everything the beginner needs to know about the increasingly popular sport of Orienteering: understanding map symbols; traveling by map alone, by compass alone, or by map and compass together; finding bearings; sketching maps; and traveling in the wilderness. Other updated sections cover competitive Orienteering, how to join an Orienteering event or organize your own, and useful hints for competitive and wilderness Orienteering. In addition to the revisions throughout, the author has interspersed the text with reminiscences of his more than fifty years of experience with map and compass. Drawing crowds of 25,000 participants at international events, the sport of Orienteering is more popular than ever. The Orienteering world championships were held in the United States for the first time in 1993. For Orienteers and scouts, avid outdoorspeople, and anyone who wants to feel more comfortable in the wilderness, this updated guide is an indispensable reference. ... Read more

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A true map & compass classic
A classic book on map & compass.A must read for the hiker & backpacker.It is always good to know where you are at and where you are going. I was hiking in a national park this summer with my wife coming down a mountain when we came across some other hikers who were absolutely exhausted. They decided to turn back when they found out it was not going to get any easier. One of them had selected the hike and said that "it looked pretty flat on the map". They were on one of the steepest trails in the park with frequent switchbacks to make the trail hikable. It is always nice to know that when map contour lines are very close together, it is steep and when the contour lines are very far apart it is in fact flat. I wish I had a copy of this book to give them at the time.

Be and Expert w/ map and compass
This book is the genuine article.It teaches important orienteering skills.The skills drills in the book are vital for learning and fun to do.I strongly recommend this book.

An orienteering must
This is still the gold standard for learning how to use a map and compass. Have used this to teach orienteering skills to my kids and still keep it close to hand as a reference and resource.
No matter the level of experience, I recommend this book.

FIND YOUR WAY
What a great book. Super resource.I was doing cross country the first day with 100% accuracy. I now can use my compass and maps with real accuracy. I will not get lost using these simple methods. Great value for the price. Can't recommend it enough a must have.

Nothing on GPS
I thought this book would help me use GPS with a map when I'm in the wilderness.But there's almost nothing about GPS in this book and what is there just tells you that GPS isn't useful for orienteering. ... Read more

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Boy Scouts of America Orienteering Merit Badge Series Pamplet ... Read more