Moss,
moss wrote:
I reckon they should just use compasses and not GPS, that would make it harder and stop the practice...
I know it sounds daft, but navigating by map and compass (as long as you know how to) is generally more accurate than GPS. In a white-out on top of Ben Nevis a GPS accuracy of within 25 feet could result in rapid precipitation through a cornice and down 2,000 feet of the north face. Orienteers and experienced mountaineers would choose a map and compass every time.Regards,
TE.