Pro Tips AK Backcountry

Wild_Tribute

A4. GPS and waypoints have changed the game for us. #parkchat

Stars252525

replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS A4 I love paper maps. We stick to well traveled trails so. #ParkChat

LakeClarkNPS

A4: We suggest both! Have a map & compass with you and practice orienteering before you go. While electronics are convenient, do not rely on cell service or your GPS to know where you are. Most of AK does not have cell service & even GPS can fail in mountainous terrain. #ParkChat

t_jh2009

replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS A4) I'm completely old school, give me an updated map & a compass and I'll be fine on the trails. #ParkChat

Parkasaur

replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS A4. Looking forward to teaching 8 Cub Scouts some old-school basic compass skills next month! #ParkChat

billbrokob

replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS A4: Always have a map and compass, but I use Gaia on my smartphone the most #parkchat

ParksandPoints

replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS A4) We use both, but mostly #GPS for serious hikes. Occasionally, it's also "Take a pic at the trail head or Visitor Center".....#parkchat

DryTortugasFilm

replying to @Stars252525 @Stars252525 @LakeClarkNPS A4.) Paper maps always - because GPS and phones aren't reliable especially with no signal in places like @Volcanoes_NPS #Parkchat

unconpeace

A4 Well, you see, I didn't know how to use a compass, so I just kept walking north until I came back around to where I started #parkchat

59NationalParks

RT @LakeClarkNPS: A4: We suggest both! Have a map & compass with you and practice orienteering before you go. While electronics are conveni…

tthrash

replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS A4. A little of everything. In fact, just got some paper maps from AAA today for my summer road trip to some Cali National Parks. #parkchat

wander_filled

A4 I cut my teeth as a Cav Scout in the Army using map and compass, so I always carry them with me. #parkchat

rscottjones

replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS A4 #parkchat GPS for the win. I don't buy maps anymore, just print digital files onto paper. It's great to have a backup, but dang, gps is such a step ahead of old skool map and compass. No debate at this point.

59NationalParks

RT @unconpeace: A4 Well, you see, I didn't know how to use a compass, so I just kept walking north until I came back around to where I star…

EverybodysNPs

replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS A4: Follow my family since I’m usually behind taking photos. They do both. #ParkChat

e_terren

replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS A4. I can't remember a time when I couldn't read maps. Use them still, with a compass, if needed. Tech is fun, though. I learned to use GPS at work, learned how it made my mapping more accurate. I believe everyone should learn maps before GPS. #parkchat

this_is_karley

replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS @Wild_Tribute A4: i'm glad i learned how to navigate with good old fashioned paper maps, but @AllTrails is a great smartphone app! currently attempting to learn navigation by the stars! we'll see how that goes. 😉

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NakMakFeegle

replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS A4 I always carry a paper map, and I have GPS maps on my phone. #parkchat