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Estimation by eye, feel, and experience.<\/li><li>Simple navigation technique \u2013 following handrail features, the easy line features to contour line features \u2013 spurs\/ridges, etc.<\/li><li>1:50000 or 1:25000 maps most applicable to the area. Clearly identifiable points, both on the map and ground for navigation legs.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mountain Hazards&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Climatic: wind, rain, mist, heat, cold, etc.<\/li><li>Topographic: precipice, vegetation, loose rock, etc.<\/li><li>Human: fitness, attitude, nutrition, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Equipment&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Essential gear and various options.<\/li><li>Extra equipment needed for hillwalking in winter and being a group leader.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Introduction to the Mountain Environment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Special and fragile habitats<\/li><li>Flora &amp; fauna, geology, history, archaeology, heritage, place names etc.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Different uses of upland areas<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mountain Environment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul 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