Dear Shirley:

Regarding the additional question: “here is another wilderness question: what is the best way to track your progress in the wilderness and tell time (such as using maps, sun and moon, stars, compass and nature marks)? ”

Never travel at night, you will be injured, unless you are in the desert. In all other circumstances, it is more important to have shelter and water than be concerned with the passage of time. If you are lost, stay in one place, build a fire, relax and wait for people to rescue you.

anita