I guess some folks just ignore the inner voice asking the question 'what the hell are you getting yourself into', probably because modern technology (GPS may lead some over a cliff without the application of common sense) and motorised transport gives a false sense of security just to push onwards. Navigational ability is not really a female attribute as their brains are wired up differently to males (less spacial awareness but with more communicative skills) and males have now, I'm afraid, are now somewhat repressed/embarrassed to question their own decision making processes for fear of being made to look foolish in front of their partners.