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Discover the backcountry with confidence using the Gaia GPS mobile app, the ultimate navigation tool for overlanders, hikers, backcountry explorers, campers, and skiers. Whether planning a multi-day backpacking trip, finding dispersed campsites, or navigating off-road trails and snowy terrain, Gaia GPS gives you access to the most trusted offline topo maps, weather overlays, and route planning tools.
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Millions of outdoor adventurers rely on Gaia GPS for:
- Offline maps for hiking, camping, and backcountry skiing
- Detailed trail data for overlanding and off-grid travel
- Navigation tools built for thru-hikes and alpine touring
Get Gaia GPS on your phone and turn your next adventure into a well-planned expedition.
Give Yourself the Tools to Explore More
The wilderness beckons, and your next epic journey is just a click away. Gaia GPS has long been the gold standard for outdoor navigation, and now it’s part of Outside+, your all-access pass to the most comprehensive outdoor adventure platform available.
For just $89.99 a year, Gaia GPS Premium with Outside+ delivers an incredible bundle that would typically cost hundreds of dollars. This isn’t just a subscription—it’s your gateway to unlimited exploration, learning, and connection.
Access a Complete Outdoor Ecosystem at Your Fingertips
Outside+ goes far beyond traditional mapping tools. It’s an all-in-one hub designed for adventurers of every level and comes loaded with all of these benefits:
Navigate Anywhere with Gaia GPS Premium
Transform your outdoor adventures with industry-leading navigation tools. Enjoy offline maps, access to safety and weather layers, and advanced features that make planning routes easier than ever. Whether you’re hiking, overlanding, or exploring backcountry trails, Gaia GPS Premium has you covered.
Tap Into Unparalleled Trail Intelligence
What’s better than one mapping app? Two! Outside+ also includes Trailforks, featuring the world’s largest trail database. Enjoy all the features of Trailforks Pro and start discovering new trails with detailed difficulty ratings, real-time conditions, and a vibrant community feed.
Explore Endless Inspiration and Learning
Dive into a world of outdoor knowledge with:
- Unlimited digital access to 15 leading outdoor publications, including Outside, Backpacker, Trail Runner, and SKI
- Level up with expert-led courses in Outside Learn, covering everything from hiking techniques to advanced climbing skills
- Get inspired while you kick back with adventure films and live outdoor sports on Outside TV
Share Your Adventures
Put more stoke in your scroll with your activity feed, part of Outside’s social platform. Connect your devices to share your adventures with friends, connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, and stay motivated by following your favorite brands and authors.
Get An Unbeatable Value
We’ve done the math. Outside+ is loaded with more $324 worth of tools, resources, and inspiration for just $89.99 annually. That’s less than the cost of a single specialized guidebook, but with exponentially more value.
Your Adventure Starts Now
Don’t let another season pass without the ultimate outdoor companion. Upgrade your adventures, expand your horizons, and unlock a world of exploration with Outside+.
Ready to Transform Your Outdoor Experience?
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Ready to record tracks with the Gaia GPS app? Get started today and transform your outdoor adventures into shareable experiences. With the activity feed — our new social platform across the Outside Network — you can record tracks and instantly share them on the activity feed, letting your friends follow along and get inspired by your journey. Relive the fun and keep the inspiration coming for your community!
Getting Started with Gaia GPS
New to the app? Welcome to your essential tool for outdoor exploration! Gaia GPS offers powerful route-planning tools and detailed outdoor maps for every kind of adventure. Download the app today to start planning routes, navigating offline, and recording tracks wherever you roam.
Step-by-Step: Recording and Sharing Your Tracks
It’s easy to record your tracks with the Gaia GPS app and share the adventure with your friends. Here’s how:
- Start Recording: Tap the red record button in the stats bar (top left corner). The timer indicates active track recording.
- End Your Track: Tap the timer when finished and select “Finish Track.”
- Add Details: Name your track, select your activity type, and input additional information in Track Details.
- Share Your Adventure: Choose “Public” under “Who Has Access” to share in the feed.
Your recorded tracks appear in both the community feed and under “Saved” in your bottom menu.
Pro Tips:
- Customize your default track settings in Privacy Settings
- Visit our Help Center for advanced recording techniques
- Download maps before your trip for offline access
Building Community Through Shared Adventures
What goes around comes around. Sharing tracks in the feed isn’t all about chasing the fastest times or racking up the miles.
By sharing your recorded tracks, you:
- Help others discover new routes
- Inspire community adventures
- Exchange valuable trail information
- Share stunning outdoor photography
- Connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts
Enhanced Navigation & Tracking Features
Recording tracks with Gaia GPS transforms your outdoor experience:
Offline Navigation
- Download maps for offline use
- Stay on course without cell service
- Track your location in remote areas
Custom Waypoints
- Mark essential locations:
- Campsites
- Water sources
- Scenic viewpoints
- Trail junctions
Real-Time Statistics
Monitor your journey with detailed metrics:
- Speed
- Distance covered
- Elevation changes
- Current pace
- Total activity time
Ready to start recording your own adventures? Download Gaia GPS today and join our community of outdoor enthusiasts!
Check our Help Center for more detailed guides on recording tracks and making the most of your Gaia GPS experience.
Unlock the Full Potential with Gaia GPS Premium
Take your track recording and sharing experience to the next level with Gaia GPS Premium. As a Premium or Outside+ member, you’ll unlock our complete suite of 300+ maps, advanced offline navigation, and enhanced planning tools to record tracks with confidence. Adventure safely with premium features including:
- Real-time weather overlays
- Natural hazard maps
- Slope angle shading
- Advanced route planning
- Extended tracking statistics
- Custom map downloads
Elevate your outdoor adventures with Gaia GPS Premium. Start recording and sharing your remarkable journeys today!
Calling all stargazers and photographers! We’re excited to introduce our new and improved Light Pollution map layer. Using an easy-to-read color scale, this upgraded map is designed to help you find the best locations for observing the night sky. Whether you’re an avid astro-nerd looking to push your telescope to its limits or simply someone who enjoys the tranquility of a star-filled night, this map is your gateway to darker skies and more brilliant celestial views.
How to Access the Light Pollution Map
- Visit gaiagps.com on your desktop or open the iOS/Android app on your mobile device.
- Locate the layers icon (left sidebar on desktop, bottom left corner on mobile).
- Select “+ Add Map Layers” and search for “Light Pollution.”
- Tap the ‘+’ icon to add the layer to your map.
Pro Tip: For optimal viewing, overlay the Light Pollution layer on our Gaia GPS Black and White map. This combination allows you to see the color scale of light pollution and essential map details.
Optimizing Your Stargazing Experience
The upcoming Perseid Meteor Shower presents a perfect opportunity to test our new map. While light pollution significantly affects the visibility of diffuse objects like comets and galaxies, you can still enjoy meteor showers even in moderately light-polluted areas (shown in red on our map).
For the best meteor-watching experience:
- Aim for areas colored Green through Black on our Light Pollution scale.
- Allow your eyes to adapt to the darkness for at least 20-30 minutes.
- Consider additional factors such as moon phase, weather conditions, and cloud cover.
Remember, darker skies will reveal more meteors and enhance the overall spectacle of the shower.
Unlock the Full Potential with Gaia GPS Premium
The Light Pollution map layer is a premium feature available to Gaia GPS Premium and Outside+ members. Your subscription grants you access to our 300-plus map catalog, offline navigation, plus planning, recording, and sharing tools. Adventure safely with Gaia GPS Premium’s suite of weather features and safety tools including air quality, wildfire maps, and slope angle shading.
Elevate your stargazing adventures and outdoor experiences with Gaia GPS Premium. Start exploring darker skies and brighter stars today!