ORIENTATION

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If we get into the troubles  in the wilderness, orientation is one of first things that we have to consider. The use of orientation is very varied and adaptable, due to the various different environments that we may find ourselves in. Factors such as topography, vegetation and weather can hinder our ability to navigate and orientate ourselves. Some examples of orientation methods include:

• Sun and watch

• Sun and shadow movement

• Northern star (we can locate it by using constellations such as: Plough, Cassiopeia, Orion)

• Southern Cross  (in the southern hemisphere)

• Electrically charged needles

Examples of less reliable methods are: Moss, tree rings, snow, tree crown density, moon, wind direction…

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