SHOW NOTES

• Late November, extreme cold, a foot and a half of snow, and pitch dark in Montana's Bitterroot is a bad time to be lost...
• Observation, experience, and a sense of direction
• Paper topographical maps and compass
• GPS and backcountry communication devices
• Smartphones and map programs
• Strengths and weaknesses of each system

For the ultimate in backcountry navigating ability, combine cutting-edge tech with traditional know-how.