equipment… Bear Awareness and Safety 1 Nov 20192 Nov 2019 Preparing for a three-week trip to the western Brooks Range motivated me to learn about bear deterrence. Specifically, I wanted to make an informed decision whether to bring my 5…
navigation… Navigation with Gaia GPS 17 Mar 201916 Sep 2019 Smartphones as GPS units Smartphones contain GPS chips that do not rely on cell or wifi signalsUsing your smartphone provides a larger and higher quality screen, faster processors, and a…
instruction… Workshops 13 Mar 201912 Sep 2019 Over the past 10 years I've honed in on the planning resources that enable me to safely complete creative and ambitious trips. I really enjoy the opportunity to share this…
equipment… Satellite Communication 11 Mar 201917 Mar 2019 I always feel conflicted bringing electronics into the mountains, but for extended and remote trips, I carry a satellite communication device. I don't ever plan to press the SOS button,…
self-rescue… Self-Rescue 11 Mar 201911 Mar 2019 This guide was generated by crowd-sourcing information from rescue victims and rescue professionals (Air National Guard Pararescue Jumpers, PJs). Feedback fell naturally into the categories below. Prevention Rescue professionals emphasize…
satellite imagery… Satellite Imagery: Historic Sources 11 Mar 201916 Sep 2019 Google Earth is the most mature interface for viewing historic ("best") satellite imagery, but there are a few other sources to consider. ESRI Worldview In Alaska, when Google Earth's resolution…
satellite imagery… Satellite Imagery: Near-Realtime Sources 11 Mar 201911 Mar 2019 Several public agencies collect daily/weekly imagery that can be very helpful for trip planning. These resources are particularly valuable in the fall and spring, when trying to get a sense…
mapping… 2D Route-Planning: Caltopo, GaiaGPS, Topo maps 11 Mar 20196 Sep 2019 Google Earth has no competition for 3D route planning, but the interface can be intimidating to new or infrequent users. These 2D sites are more intuitive for new players of…
mapping… 3D Route-Planning: Google Earth 10 Mar 20199 Aug 2019 Google Earth is an incredibly powerful tool for route planning. This guide describes how to import topographic map layers, navigate 3D terrain, and create routes through the wilderness. Flavors Google…
