Master Wilderness Skills

Learn essential Boy Scout techniques for measuring distances, estimating heights, and navigating in the wilderness.

Distance Measurement
Learn to estimate distances in the wilderness

Master techniques like pacing, the hand-width method, and other Scout-approved ways to measure distances without tools.

Height Estimation
Techniques to estimate the height of objects

Learn the two-stick method, shadow method, and other techniques to estimate the height of trees, buildings, and other objects.

Navigation
Find your way using maps and compass

Discover how to use a compass, read maps, and employ triangulation to navigate accurately in the wilderness.

Why These Skills Matter

Wilderness skills are essential for any Scout. They build self-reliance, problem-solving abilities, and can be crucial in emergency situations.

The techniques taught in this guide have been used by Scouts for generations and remain relevant even in our technology-driven world.

By mastering these skills, you'll gain confidence in the outdoors and be better prepared for hiking, camping, and other wilderness adventures.