Whether you’re hiking, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, or taking a mountain bike ride in the backcountry, a GPS receiver can help you reach your destination and return safely—but only if you know how to use it! This is the most complete, easy-to-use GPS book available, is your guide to getting the most out of a receiver, from basic consumer advice to advanced techniques. Starting with essential definitions such as UTM coordinate systems, position formats, and map datums, and moving on to creating “waypoints,” and using your GPS with a computer, long-time GPS instructor Stephen W. Hinch breaks down the jargon and teaches you what you really need to know. Includes illustrative screenshots using current popular receivers.
I'm an active hiker and outdoor photographer who likes to write books in my spare time. My most recent is "Outdoor Navigation with GPS," now in its third edition. I have taught classes in GPS navigation through Santa Rosa Junior College north of San Francisco since 1998. I've also taught classes for REI and other outdoor specialty shops.
I have over 35 years of management experience in the high-tech industry. I hold three patents and have authored three books. I especially like hiking and photographing the landscapes of the American southwest.
