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      Earn Your Turns: Learn How to Backcountry Ski…

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      Lessons from the Trail: Best Out and Back…

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      Buried Alive: Bruce Tremper Shares His Avalanche Story

      December 21, 2020

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      Avalanche Safety with Snow Science Expert Bruce Tremper

      December 10, 2020

      Backcountry Skiing

      The Best Winter Backcountry Tips from Search and…

      November 23, 2020

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      Courtney Dauwalter: From Science Teacher to Endurance Superstar

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    How Learning Navigation Skills Can Make you More Confident Outdoors

    by Corey Buhay October 19, 2020
    by Corey Buhay October 19, 2020

    Navigation is the one skill every backpacker should know. It puts you in charge of your itinerary, and improves your peace of mind. Plus, it gives you confidence that you’ll always be able to find what you need—and find your way home.

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  • How to Read Topographic Maps

    by Mary Cochenour October 7, 2020
    by Mary Cochenour October 7, 2020

    Knowing how to read a topographic map is the foundation to any backcountry adventure. Through the use of contour lines, topo maps bring a 3-dimensional element to a 2-dimensional paper map, allowing you to visualize the rise and fall of the land and “see” the depths of canyons, the location of boggy meadows, and the height and shape of mountain

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  • How to Save Phone Battery Life in the Backcountry

    by Joe Pasteris August 24, 2020
    by Joe Pasteris August 24, 2020

    Battery drain stinks, and often hits the hardest at the most inconvenient times. Countless factors can threaten the life of your phone battery, like cold or blazing hot temperatures, or even how many apps you’ve recently used. Whether you’re out for a 3-night backpacking trip, casual day hike, or a few hours on the slopes, there’s no escaping the inevitable drain. Whatever your adventure looks like, these tricks will help you save the juice in your phone and keep Gaia GPS up and running longer.

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  • How to Plan a Backpacking Trip

    by Jim Margolis August 16, 2020
    by Jim Margolis August 16, 2020

    If you’ve ever wondered why your pack felt so heavy, it might be time to re-examine what you’ve stuffed in it. In this deep dive, our in-house expert provides a detailed gear list with photos and walks you through how to plan your multi-day backpacking trip from scratch. Review how to choose a location, understand the history of your destination, plan your route, manage hazards, and find resources for planning food and gear.

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  • Tips for Planning your Solo Backpacking Trip

    by Mary Cochenour March 19, 2020
    by Mary Cochenour March 19, 2020

    Solo backpacking can be the ultimate meditation experience. You can travel at your own pace, view beautiful scenery in solitude, and really get the chance to tune into your environment…

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  • Navigate at Night with Dark Mode

    by Corey Buhay February 5, 2020
    by Corey Buhay February 5, 2020

    Use Dark Mode in Gaia GPS to plan routes, research hikes, and navigate after sundown without straining your eyes or wasting device battery. Dark Mode inverts the traditional iOS color…

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  • Customize Paper Maps with Gaia GPS

    by Laura Friedland October 15, 2019
    by Laura Friedland October 15, 2019

    Customize paper maps using the new print preview screen on gaiagps.com. Now you can quickly create and adjust selections before printing and be sure that your entire route is captured…

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