Trick incase you get lost.

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Good observation Scythe.

Generally we tend to follow established paths and contours when trekking in new areas. For return journey navigation I tend to increase concentration at times when changing path or direction. often I mark turn points with a stick stuck vertically in the ground.

And upon reflection, yes, I do pay more attention to surroundings at these way-points, and often, yes, I do look back on them as we continue down the trail. It has been instinctive, I've never analysed it before.