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Podcast 033 | Digital Route Planning

Dec 18, 2020 by Backpacking Light

a map showcasing the 3D resolution of FATMAP software

Andrew and Ryan discuss some digital tools useful for planning your route effectively. Also: An interview with FATMAP founder Misha Gopaul.

caltopo, digital, enlightened equipment revolt v2, enlightened equipment uprising, fatmap, garmin explore, garmin fenix, gia gps, google earth, guthook, mapping, maps, masterclass, misha gopaul, navigation, planning, route-planning, software, staff picks, trekking

Resources, Tools, and Processes for Planning Nontechnical, Off-Trail Backpacking Routes

Nov 14, 2018 by Ryan Jordan

The purpose of this article is to document the process I often use to plan and execute off-trail trips in the mountains using digital mapping and navigation tools.

apps, caltopo, gaia, google earth, gps, hillmap, navigation

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Case Studies: Using Google Earth to Plan Wilderness Trips

Jun 3, 2018 by Luke Schmidt

This article presents some case studies of using Google Earth for wilderness trip planning, with a presentation of my process and lessons learned.

British Columbia, bushwhacking, Canada, google earth, hamber provincial park, Jarvis creek, jasper national park, kakwa lake, Monkman Provincial Park, moose river, packrafting, planning, wood river

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