Squiggly Lines: Map and Compass Navigation for Adventure Racers and Rogainers

by Mark Lattanzi

Want to learn how to hike in the woods and not get lost? Or perhaps you want to compete in a local orienteering event? Maybe you aspire to do the 10-day Eco-Challenge race? Squiggly Lines is a full-color book about map and compass navigation with a focus on adventure racing. The book is almost 300 pages and has over 150 example maps and figures and almost 100 exercises. You will to read and understand topo(graphic) and other maps to use a compass to locate yourself in the wild to take and follow a compass bearing to a particular destination Plus, Squiggly Lines has great stories from adventure races from around the globe by its author. Reading Squiggly Lines may not prevent you from getting lost, but it will certainly help you find yourself!

Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2020

Reviews

[Juanita · Rating 5 out of 5]

I took out many books from the library about using a compass and was recommended to buy this book by a friend. It was much more helpful than all those books. He takes the reader step by step to reading maps, using a compass, and planning routes. He also gives out exercises to try out your skills. Also enjoyed his personal stories of adventure racing and the many times he got lost.

[Holly Zimmermann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing, comprehensive information on compass use and reading maps for adventure racing.

[Bas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seems comprehensive, just need to practice it

[Jonathan Thiel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is THE book for learning to navigate with a topo map and compass. Every adventure racer needs to pick this up. Lots of examples and techniques that can make you better.

[Deborah Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. Mark’s writing is clear and engaging, and he makes his points well. I found the pictures and exercises to be extremely useful and well-thought out, and I enjoyed reading about some of his experiences with adventure races and the decision-making process with route-planning.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone considering taking up orienteering, adventure racing, or just plain rambling around in the wilderness and on the trails.