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Abby Levene is a writer, editor, and podcast producer for Gaia GPS. She's also a professional endurance athlete based in Boulder, Colorado. In her free time you can find her sweating in the mountains by foot, bike, and skis, or at home painting or curled up with a book.

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    You can live in a city and love the outdoors. In fact, there’s an organization devoted to that premise: Mappy Hour.

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    by Abby Levene February 23, 2023

    We realize it’s still winter. But prime campsites for summer are going fast. As you pore over the map scheming up your 2023 adventures, you can snag the campsite of your dreams before it’s too late right from Gaia GPS.

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    by Abby Levene February 9, 2023

    Come for the unparalleled accuracy and detail. Stay for the handwritten guide notes. Here’s how the most trusted and popular recreation maps from National Geographic Trails Illustrated can take your adventures to the next level.

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    by Abby Levene January 11, 2023

    You can now discover backcountry ski zones in Gaia Winter! Complete with worldwide ski resort maps plus trails for Nordic, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, fatbiking, and uphill skiing, your go-to winter map just got some major updates. Check out how it’s even better for your adventures.

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    by Abby Levene December 23, 2022
    by Abby Levene December 23, 2022

    As our community dreamed up more routes, downloaded more maps, and covered more ground than ever before, our team remained hard at work making Gaia GPS even better for your adventures. Explore the top maps and features released in 2022.

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    by Abby Levene December 22, 2022

    Together, our adventures spanned 3.9 trips from earth to sun. Discover how the Gaia GPS community adventured this year, the top 10 most downloaded maps, and some surprising trends.

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  • Spy Avalanche Terrain with Higher Res Slope Angle Map

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    by Abby Levene December 14, 2022

    Scout avalanche terrain easier than ever before. We’ve updated our Slope Angle map with the latest highest resolution lidar data from the USGS—the gold standard for slope angle shading. Use this crisp, clear map to stay safer on your winter adventures.

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    by Abby Levene December 1, 2022

    Inject some adventure into your holiday spirit. Harvest your own Christmas tree! It’s an outing you’ll cherish forever. We’re here to help you find the perfect tree for your yuletide cheer.

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    Let’s face it—there’s no excuse to get stranded off the grid anymore. Satellite communication devices are now lightweight and budget-friendly. Learn all about these palm-sized messaging units, including what actually happens when you press the SOS button. Plus get a special discount from our friends at ZOLEO.

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    by Abby Levene November 30, 2022

    If you’re looking to give back this holiday season, give the gift of the great outdoors. Help us raise $2,500 for each of our nonprofit partners working to protect the planet and grow outdoor participation among youth and underrepresented communities.

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