🧭 Your compass isn't wrong—you might be using the wrong north! Magnetic declination is the angle between magnetic & true north. In Colorado, it's ~10° east.
A 10° error over 1 mile = 900ft off course.
How to fix: Look it up, set your compass, practice.
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Close-up view of a compass on a detailed map, ideal for travel and navigation concepts.
Stay wild but stay found. How to Track Your Route Without Tech
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Want to learn the basics of map and compass skills so you can fully enjoy exploring your favourite hills and dales?
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