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Grab a map...grab a compass...learn how to use them. Using a map and compass will open up so much more of the hills for you. Its unbelievable how many people hit the hills each year not knowing how to use their map and compass, yet most people will have one or the other or both with them. It can get you of the beaten track quickly and safely and away from the crowds on the regular paths giving you a whole new view of the mountains. Learning this one skill can also make your day more enjoyable by allowing you to plan and understand what you are and are not capable of doing in any given time frame. Give it a go, and look at the hills and mountains from a whole new perspective.