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We’re Just Trails and our website is dedicated to exploring. We love hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and using our own legs and lungs to power us up (and down) mountains. We started Just Trails because we wanted to create... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 27 min
- Lessons 9
- Attachments 8
- Exercises 18
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19 CQ
9 Lessons in This Course
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2 minFREEOutdoors lesson 1Free2 CQ
In this lesson, review everything that can be learned by perusing the information on the map's outer perimeters. Learn about the scale, declination, and more.
with Just TrailsIn this lesson, review everything that can be learned by perusing the information on the map's outer perimeters. Learn about the scale, declination, and more.
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2 minCamping lesson 22 CQ
Discover how to use the UTM system, or universal transverse mercator system, in this lesson. Learn about writing coordinates, using a UTM square, and more.
with Just TrailsDiscover how to use the UTM system, or universal transverse mercator system, in this lesson. Learn about writing coordinates, using a UTM square, and more.
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3 minOutdoors lesson 32 CQ
Want to take a more in depth look at how to use the UTM system? In this lesson, Just Trails demonstrates how to use the UTM system by plotting points on a map.
with Just TrailsWant to take a more in depth look at how to use the UTM system? In this lesson, Just Trails demonstrates how to use the UTM system by plotting points on a map.
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3 minOutdoors lesson 42 CQ
In this lesson, learn about how longitude, or meridians, and latitude, or parallels work and discover how you can use them for point plotting.
with Just TrailsIn this lesson, learn about how longitude, or meridians, and latitude, or parallels work and discover how you can use them for point plotting.
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3 minOutdoors lesson 52 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to read a topo map and discover how to differentiate between a mountain, a ridge, a drainage or valley, a saddle, and more.
with Just TrailsIn this lesson, learn how to read a topo map and discover how to differentiate between a mountain, a ridge, a drainage or valley, a saddle, and more.
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3 minOutdoors lesson 62 CQ
Ready to start trekking? In this lesson, learn how to use a compass to help you navigate through the wilderness with the help of two different methods.
with Just TrailsReady to start trekking? In this lesson, learn how to use a compass to help you navigate through the wilderness with the help of two different methods.
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2 minOutdoors lesson 72 CQ
Afraid of being lost in the wild? In this lesson, learn how to use a map, a compass, and two prominent terrain features to find your location on a map.
with Just TrailsAfraid of being lost in the wild? In this lesson, learn how to use a map, a compass, and two prominent terrain features to find your location on a map.
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4 minOutdoors lesson 83 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to use your GPS waypoints, routes, and tracks features to keep track of where you are, where you've been, and where you're going.
with Just TrailsIn this lesson, learn how to use your GPS waypoints, routes, and tracks features to keep track of where you are, where you've been, and where you're going.
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2 minOutdoors lesson 92 CQ
Make navigating through the wilderness easier by using a GPS. In this lesson, learn how to use a GPS to keep your trip information organized and easy to get to.
with Just TrailsMake navigating through the wilderness easier by using a GPS. In this lesson, learn how to use a GPS to keep your trip information organized and easy to get to.
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13135 min13-part Outdoors course73 CQ
Through simple graphics and crystal clear onboard footage, Tim Hore from Sailaboat.tv shows you everything you need to start sailing. Explore the parts of a sailboat, learn how to maintain a safe environment among other boats, and more. Once you've mastered the basics, follow along with Tim as he breaks down all of the skills you'll need once you are afloat (including how to deal with a capsized boat). Get ready to sail out and enjoy the open water!
Through simple graphics and crystal clear onboard footage, Tim Hore from Sailaboat.tv shows you everything you need to start sailing. Explore the parts of a sailboat, learn how to maintain a safe environment among other boats, and more. Once you've mastered the basics, follow along with Tim as he breaks down all of the skills you'll need once you are afloat (including how to deal with a capsized boat). Get ready to sail out and enjoy the open water!
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634 min6-part Camping course20 CQ
Learn how to build an outdoor shelter from debris, start a fire without a match, make an animal trap--and more in this empowering outdoor survival skills course that could potentially save your life.
with Tom McElroyLearn how to build an outdoor shelter from debris, start a fire without a match, make an animal trap--and more in this empowering outdoor survival skills course that could potentially save your life.
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927 min9-part Outdoors course19 CQ
In this course, refresh and update your outdoor navigation abilities by reviewing how to read a map using the UTM system, examine topo map features, use a compass, utilize your GPS features, and more!
with Just TrailsIn this course, refresh and update your outdoor navigation abilities by reviewing how to read a map using the UTM system, examine topo map features, use a compass, utilize your GPS features, and more!
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10110 min10-part Camping course61 CQ
Itching to explore the great outdoors on a camping adventure? Before you go, learn everything that you need to know to prepare your backpack, clothing, campsite, and more.
with Tom McElroyItching to explore the great outdoors on a camping adventure? Before you go, learn everything that you need to know to prepare your backpack, clothing, campsite, and more.
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12118 min12-part Outdoors course65 CQSurfing Techniques for Improved PaddlingA 12-part course with Surfing Paddling Technique Expert Rob Case
Catch more waves with less effort! This course explains how the surfboard, body position, fitness, and paddling techniques affect your ability to paddle efficiently. Learn useful drills along the way!
Catch more waves with less effort! This course explains how the surfboard, body position, fitness, and paddling techniques affect your ability to paddle efficiently. Learn useful drills along the way!