(Time-based tracking offers a more practical and reliable method than pace counting for documenting and retracing wilderness routes.)
This article compares two methods for documenting a wilderness route: time-based tracking and pace counting. While pace counting is traditionally emphasized in structured navigation courses, the article argues that time-based tracking is more practical and efficient for real-world wilderness travel. The advantages of time tracking include its consistency across terrain variations, its ease of integration with a field journal, and its straightforward communication to others. The article concludes that time-based tracking allows hikers to remain more engaged with their surroundings while providing a more effective method for retracing their route.
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