Hello there,
I was born in, live in and work in South London. While it's not something I have access to every weekend or for months on end at times, the mountains, moors and forests are places I have visited since I was a youngster. As I get a bit older they reawaken and create a connection for me, and as back then, they continue fire my imagination and every now and then just bloody terrify me. I love it. A decent lungful of air is appreciated as well.
So while I'm not totally unfamiliar with travelling with rucksack on back, through the "great outdoors," I've never gone beyond using the map and compass to make sure North is that way and South is.... no wait, North is...hang on...?
So, I've finally got round to doing something about improving my skills in navigation to a more competent and informed level by starting at page one of Lyle's book and joining this forum! I'm afraid my first posts will be of the most basic (probably woefully obvious to some) questions. But after a year or so I shall hopefully be adding a bit of my own new found knowledge. We're planning to pack our bags and head further west in the not too distant future. A bit closer to the places I love.
In a few years from now I hope to be able to teach my little boy how to navigate us both safely off the mountain and into the nearest pub. "You’re a man now son and I believe it's your round."
Cheers
Simon