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    How to Read Topographic Maps

    by Mary Cochenour February 24, 2023
    by Mary Cochenour February 24, 2023

    Knowing how to read a topographic map is the foundation to any backcountry adventure. 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 a mountain. Learn how to read topo maps like a pro.

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    by Abby Levene February 9, 2023
    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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  • How to Save Phone Battery Life in the Backcountry

    by Joe Pasteris February 8, 2023
    by Joe Pasteris February 8, 2023

    Cold weather is your phone battery’s nemesis. These tricks will help you save your phone’s juice so you can keep Gaia GPS up and running.

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  • How to Plan a Backcountry Ski Tour with Gaia GPS

    by Devin Lehman January 26, 2023
    by Devin Lehman January 26, 2023

    From planning your route to navigating in the field, Gaia GPS can take your backcountry skiing to the next level. Gaia GPS Group Product Manager and avid backcountry splitboarder Devin Lehman demystifies the process. Join him for a tour of Mount Bachelor and learn how to use Gaia GPS on your own winter adventures.

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  • How to Get Started Overlanding

    by Bryan Rogala January 9, 2023
    by Bryan Rogala January 9, 2023

    Looking for a new hobby, erhm, way of life in 2023? If you enjoy getting off the beaten path, overlanding might be for you. Learn exactly what overlanding even is, what an overloading route looks like, and the type of vehicle and equipment you need. Plus, get tips for planning your first trip.

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  • Our Favorite New Maps and Features

    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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  • How to Use Maps to Help Avoid Avalanches

    by Drew Zieff December 14, 2022
    by Drew Zieff December 14, 2022

    Maps like slope angle shading, topos, and satellite imagery can help you plan safer backcountry tours—if you know how to use them. Learn a few ways you can use maps as one more tool to mitigate risk and help you avoid avalanches this winter.

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    by Abby Levene October 12, 2022
    by Abby Levene October 12, 2022

    Gaia GPS is such a powerful mapping and navigation tool that even we’ll admit there’s a little bit of a learning curve to mastering its breadth and depth. Take our free, brand-new course to get the most out of the app—and save time on the trail.

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    by Abby Levene September 13, 2022
    by Abby Levene September 13, 2022

    Don’t let your weekend plans go up in smoke. Gaia GPS’s robust collection of weather maps can help you avoid current wildfires and find smoke-free skies. Learn how to use these (free!) wildfire, smoke, and air quality maps and find safer places to hike, bike, or camp.

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    by Abby Levene August 30, 2022
    by Abby Levene August 30, 2022

    Join us in soaking up the last of summer by celebrating the holiday weekend outside! Between now and the end of Tuesday (11:59 pm PT), go on an adventure and add a photo waypoint to your Gaia GPS map for a chance to receive a $25 gift card to the Outside Shop! Don’t know how to add a photo waypoint to the map? No sweat. Read on to learn how to add photo waypoints and to make the most of waypoints in general. Happy adventuring!

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