Navigating Without Gps

When your phone loses signal, the battery dies, or the screen simply stops making sense, the landscape is still giving you information. In this episode, we explore navigating without GPS—not as a test of toughness, but as a practical skill built from preparation, observation, and calm decisions. You don’t need to be an expert to begin. You do need to know where you are, where you’re trying to go, and when it’s wiser to stop.

First, start with the tools that don’t need a signal: a paper map and a compass. Before setting out, check the map’s scale, contour lines, landmarks, and route options…