Shadow stick: The shadow stick method uses the sun to determine direc-
tion. Stand with the west mark to your left. North is in front of you, east
to the right, and south behind. This method cannot be used effectively in
regions above 60 degrees latitude.
Using a Shadow Stick to Determine Direction
- Start by poking a stick or branch into 2. Wait about 15 minutes, during which
the ground. Choose a level spot where time the shadow tip will move. Mark
you know a distinctive shadow will be the new position of the tip. Repeat.
cast. Mark the tip of the shadow; this
mark will always be west.
East West- Draw a straight line through the
marks; this is an approximate east/
west line.
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