Originally Posted By: hikermor
How many ways are there to determine north if your compass is on the fritz? (and the hoary "moss grows on the n side of trees" doesn't count)


For me, I can think of a few:
  • Backup compass
  • Technology
  • Observe sunrise and determine where North is from where East is
  • Observe stars and find Polaris
  • Observe known landmarks
  • Shadow stick method
  • Analog watch method, if someone with me is wearing one