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Adjusting for the Grid Magnetic Angle with a Map and Compass

Whether you take a magnetic bearing in the field and want to use that bearing to determine your position on your map, or you take a grid bearing on your map and want to use that bearing to find your direction in the field, you will need to make an adjustment to allow for the grid magnetic angle. This is how to do it.

The Falls Creek to Mount Bogong Loop

The third in our series of Epic Circuits for Day Hiking and Trail Running in the Victorian High Country, the 52 kilometre monster Falls Creek to Mount Bogong Loop will have you clocking up over 2,000 metres of elevation gain as you follow steep trails in and out of rugged valleys, pass beautiful high country huts, ford mountain rivers, and take in spectacular views from atop of Victoria’s highest mountain.

The Toolangi Tanglefoot Circuit

The second in our series of Great Circuits for Day Hiking and Trail Running Near Melbourne, the 15 kilometre Tanglefoot Circuit in Toolangi State Forest follows a lovely foot trail through spectacular bushland. The terrain isn’t extremely demanding, so it’s a fantastic trail to get out and stretch your legs on whilst still enjoying the scenery.

Essential Survival Gear for Day Hiking and Trail Running in the Australian Alps

The Australian Alps offer some spectacular routes for day hiking and trail running. Get out there and have fun, but beware, this remote and rugged environment demands respect. Here is a list of some key items of gear to consider for survival in the Alps.

How to Navigate (Without Your Mobile Phone)

Your mobile phone may be awesome if you want to avoid the current traffic, take the fastest route by car, or to check in with your mates at the local café. It can be near on useless, however, if you’re planning a route through remote wilderness over rugged terrain by foot.